TOOLING DESIGN ENGINEER - CAST IRON FOUNDRY

Caterpillar; United States; On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

401(k)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career development

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking an engineer to design, develop, and implement foundry tooling in Hodges, SC. You will collaborate with design engineers and the tooling shop to resolve quality and leadership actions through construction, implementation, and validation phases.

The role emphasizes experience with cast iron foundry tooling, material research, prototype testing, supplier development, and documenting functional requirements while contributing to buy-build analyses and technical reports.

Qualifications

• Analytical thinking to determine root causes and solutions.
• Managing multiple priorities across projects and teams.
• Technical excellence in engineering with strong problem-solving.
• CAD/Engineering: produce, analyze, simulate and test designs.
• Product Design - MFG: translate requirements into design.
• Product Design and Development: take concepts to production.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, builds, and implements foundry tooling with engineers and tooling shop.
• Researches new materials, tests prototypes, and analyzes performance.
• Supports supplier development and oversees drafting and testing staff.
• Develops functional requirements and translates to detailed designs; participates in buy-build analyses.
• Contributes to proposals, cost estimates, and technical reports.

Education

Engineering or Materials Science degree

Accredited program

Tools

Creo

Magmasoft

SolidCast

Job description

Career Area:

Engineering

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Job Posting Dates:

7/30/26 - 8/13/26

About Large Power Systems Division (LPSD):

We design and manufacture the most comprehensive lineup of large diesel and natural gas engines in the industry, as well as engine components and powertrains.

Job Summary:

Designs, develops, builds, and implements foundry tooling. Working with design engineer and the tooling shop to resolve actions from quality and leadership following the construction of the tooling with the tooling shop along with implementation and validation phases.

What you will do:

• Experience with cast iron foundry tooling designing
• Researching new materials and competitive products. Organizing, coordinating, and executing the building, testing, and analysis of prototypes.
• Assisting supply specialists and buyers with supplier development and supplier performance. Overseeing the efforts of drafting and testing specialists.
• Developing and documenting functional requirements and translating into detail design documents. Participating in buy-build analysis for product components.
• Participating in and supporting proposal preparation, cost estimates, and technical reports.

Education:

Degree required in accredited Engineering or Materials Science curriculum.

Skills you must have:

• Analytical Thinking: Working knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
• Managing Multiple Priorities: Working knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
• Technical Excellence: Working knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
• Computer-Aided Design & Engineering: Working knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test product design drafts.
• Product Design - MFG: Working knowledge of processes, approaches, tools and techniques of product design; ability to convert customer and market requirements into product design.
• Product Design and Development: Working knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production.

Top candidates will also have:

• Experience in Magmasoft or Solidcast is a plus
• Knowledge of no bake process and coldbox
• Horizontal and vertical molding process experience
• Foundry defect resolution
• Foundry process knowledge
• Previous experience in Creo

Additional Information:

• This position is located in Hodges, SC
• Domestic relocation is available.
• VISA Sponsorship is not available

This is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of "essential job functions" as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Summary Pay Range:

$89,210.00 - $133,810.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
• 401(k) savings plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Health Lifestyle Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
• Career Development
• Incentive bonus
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement

These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

Locations

HODGES, SOUTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA