Manufacturing Foundry Engineer

Spuncast; Watertown (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life and disability insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Employee recognition programs

Gym membership program

Paid on-the-job training and develop

Job summary

Spuncast is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to improve foundry efficiency by developing casting designs, tooling, and production processes aligned with customer requirements. You will work with foundry leadership and metallurgists to resolve design challenges, support manufacturing, and identify cost-reduction opportunities through continuous improvement.

The role blends engineering analysis with hands-on collaboration in production areas while visiting the foundry and adhering to PPE

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, or industrial engineering.
• 1–3 years of experience in manufacturing processes, equipment, and tooling design.
• Solid understanding of material properties and production processes.
• Proficiency with Inventor 3D design software and/or AutoCAD.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, computer, and math skills.
• Effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, with vision requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review customer orders and specifications to support efficient foundry operations.
• Analyze proposals, data, and specifications to develop casting designs.
• Collaborate with foundry leadership and metallurgists to clarify requirements and resolve design problems.
• Direct and coordinate product manufacturing in the foundry.
• Develop and implement design parameters for tooling and dies, and assist with casting tooling design and development.
• Use computer-assisted engineering software to create machining and fabrication drawings.
• Maintain accurate production documentation and evaluate engineering data for potential additional applications.
• Develop and implement cost-reduction methods for work in process.
• Support Spuncast's Continuous Improvement Plan through improvement teams and individual projects, and demonstrate the company's Core Values in daily work.
• Work in an office environment with frequent visits to the foundry. Use required PPE in production areas, including hardhat, safety glasses, steel-toe shoes, and hearing protection.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Skills

Mechanical/Manufacturing/IndustrialEng

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/manufacturing/industrial eng

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

As a Manufacturing Engineer at Spuncast, you will help improve foundry efficiency by developing casting designs, tooling, and production processes that meet customer requirements. Working with foundry leadership and metallurgists, you will apply engineering principles to resolve design challenges, support manufacturing, and identify cost-reduction opportunities. This role combines engineering analysis and design with hands-on collaboration in production areas and participation in Spuncast's continuous improvement efforts.

Responsibilities

• Review customer orders and specifications, considering available equipment and tooling to support efficient foundry operations.
• Analyze engineering proposals, research data, and product specifications to develop casting designs.
• Collaborate with foundry leadership and metallurgists to clarify requirements and prevent or resolve design problems.
• Direct and coordinate product manufacturing in the foundry.
• Develop and implement design parameters for tooling and dies, and assist with casting tooling design and development.
• Use computer-assisted engineering software to create machining and fabrication drawings.
• Maintain accurate production documentation and evaluate engineering data for potential additional applications.
• Develop and implement cost-reduction methods for work in process.
• Support Spuncast's Continuous Improvement Plan through improvement teams and individual projects, and demonstrate the company's Core Values in daily work.
• Work in an office environment with frequent visits to the foundry. Use required personal protective equipment in production areas, including a hardhat, safety glasses, steel-toe shoes, and hearing protection.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, or industrial engineering, or equivalent skills and experience.
• 1-3 years of experience in manufacturing processes, equipment, and tooling design.
• Solid understanding of material properties and production processes.
• Proficiency with Inventor 3D design software and/or AutoCAD.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, computer, and math skills.
• Effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, with close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

• 100% employee-owned Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee recognition programs
• Gym membership program
• Paid on-the-job training and development