Simulation Foundry Engineer

lesueurinc; Le Sueur (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lesueur Inc in Le Sueur, MN is seeking a Simulation Foundry Engineer to coordinate moldflow and solidification analyses, create 3D CAD models, and perform CAE analysis to improve casting performance.

You will use Creo, SolidWorks, SpaceClaim or OnShape for mold designs and Magmasoft/ProCast/EKK for mold flow simulations, with 10% US travel. Bachelor's degree and 5 years foundry experience required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering or related engineering field.
• 5 years of progressive post bachelor's experience as a simulation engineer in a foundry environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and develop moldflow and solidification analysis.
• Create and update 3D CAD models.
• Perform CAE analysis and participate in the Product Launch process to improve results and performance.
• Support tooling and design department in optimized gating systems for iron, aluminum and steel castings.
• Use CAD technology (Creo, SolidWorks, SpaceClaim or OnShape) to assist with mold designs for tool fabrication.
• Use Magmasoft, ProCast or EKK for mold flow simulation and defect predictions.
• Provide technical input in new product start-up meetings to optimize casting processes.
• Communicate with customers and internal teams using mold flow and solidification analysis to ensure satisfaction.
• Liaise between customer and manufacturing team to resolve questions about mold flow and solidification.
• Conduct R&D utilizing mold flow and solidification software to produce accurate results.
• Validate designs and simulations against actual casting results to improve processes.
• Engineer and design prototype & production tooling for sand and investment casting.

Skills

Mold flow analysis

Solidification analysis

CAD design

Customer communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering or related engineering field

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

SpaceClaim

OnShape

Magmasoft

ProCast

EKK

Job description

Position Specification

Job Title: Simulation Foundry Engineer

Location: Le Sueur, MN

Duties & Responsibilities

Responsible for coordinating and developing moldflow and solidification analysis; creating and updating 3D CAD models; performing CAE analysis and participate in the Product Launch process to improve simulation results and performance.

• Support the tooling and design department in the development of optimized gating systems for iron, aluminum and steel castings.
• Use CAD technology such as Creo, SolidWorks, SpaceClaim or OnShape to assist with mold designs for tool fabrication.
• Use software technology for simulation of the foundry processes, like Magmasoft, ProCast or EKK to assist with the mold flow simulation, defect predictions and solidification patterns.
• Provide technical input during the new product start-up meetings to establish the most effective and efficient casting process to meet or exceed the quality and cost goals, as quoted.
• Communicate with customers, and internal production areas using mold flow and solidification analysis, ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Liaise between the customer and manufacturing team to resolve mold flow and solidification analysis questions.
• Conduct research and development utilizing mold flow and solidification analysis software to develop accurate analysis results in a timely manner.
• Validate designs and simulations against actual casting results to continually improve the process.
• Engineer and design prototype & production tools for sand casting, investment casting, and other processes.
• Optimize/modify customer CAD files for molding and castings processes.
• Adhere to the rules and conventions established by the Pattern Work Instruction.
• Provide engineering support to all molding operations.

10% travel within the United States, Canada and Mexico

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials engineering or related engineering field, and (5) Five years of progressive post bachelor's experience as a simulation engineer, in a foundry environment.

Also requires the following:

• 5 years of experience in mold flow and solidification analysis software
• 1 year of experience in CAD Software such as Solid Works
• 5 years of experience using Magmasoft, Procast or EKK
• 3 years of hands-on experience in casting and simulation

Also requires certificates of training to use the software:

• Magmasoft
• EKK
• Solidworks