Senior Design Engineer

Meridian Technologies; Hodges (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian Technologies in South Carolina is seeking a Design Engineer to design casting tooling and patterns using CAD software. The role focuses on improving casting quality and reducing lead times through simulations and process optimization.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on foundry experience (no-bake/cold box), advanced modeling skills, and the ability to collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and shop floor teams to deliver robust tooling solutions.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of foundry engineering and tooling design experience.
• Strong experience with no-bake and/or cold box foundry processes.
• Proficient in CAD software (Creo highly preferred).
• Experience with casting simulation tools (SolidCast preferred).
• Understanding of pattern design, parting lines, offsets, clearances, and tooling layouts.
• Ability to read machining drawings and understand geometric tolerances.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop foundry tooling, including patterns and core boxes, using CAD software (Creo preferred).
• Support RFQ processes for tooling and contribute to cost and timeline estimation.
• Analyze and resolve casting defects, including scrap reduction and re‑gating strategies.
• Perform casting simulations (SolidCast preferred) to optimize tooling and process flow.
• Collaborate with engineers, tool designers, pattern makers, and manufacturing teams to ensure effective tool builds.
• Interpret machining prints and apply geometric tolerancing principles to designs.
• Apply best practices for no‑bake and cold box molding processes.
• Provide direction to suppliers and support tooling build projects.
• Continuously improve tooling quality, performance, and production efficiency.

Skills

Pattern design

Parting lines & tolerances

CAD modeling

Tooling layouts

Problem-solving

Communication

Independence

Collaboration

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Creo

SolidCast

Job description

Contract duration: 12 months with potential to extend or convert

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Design Engineer with strong foundry tooling experience to support the design, development, and optimization of casting tooling in a production environment. This role focuses on designing pattern tooling using CAD software, improving casting quality, and reducing lead times through simulation and process optimization. The ideal candidate brings hands‑on experience with foundry processes (no‑bake and cold box), advanced modeling capabilities, and the ability to collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and shop floor teams.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop foundry tooling, including patterns and core boxes, using CAD software (Creo preferred)
• Support RFQ processes for tooling and contribute to cost and timeline estimation
• Analyze and resolve casting defects, including scrap reduction and re‑gating strategies
• Perform casting simulations (SolidCast preferred) to optimize tooling and process flow
• Collaborate with engineers, tool designers, pattern makers, and manufacturing teams to ensure effective tool builds
• Interpret machining prints and apply geometric tolerancing principles to designs
• Apply best practices for no‑bake and cold box molding processes
• Provide direction to suppliers and support tooling build projects
• Continuously improve tooling quality, performance, and production efficiency

Required Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
• Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience in foundry engineering and tooling design
• Strong experience with foundry processes (no-bake and/or cold box)
• Proficiency in CAD software (Creo highly preferred)
• Experience with casting simulation tools (SolidCast preferred)
• Strong understanding of pattern design, parting lines, offsets, clearances, and tooling layouts
• Ability to read machining drawings and understand geometric tolerances
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and in a fast‑paced production environment

Preferred Qualifications

• CNC machining knowledge
• Experience working directly with tooling suppliers and shop floor teams

Do you now or in the future require sponsorship (e.g. H-1B)? Y/N

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