Tooling Design Engineer — Ductile Iron Castings (Relocation)

Nationwide Technical Search; Anniston (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Technical Search is seeking a Tooling Design Engineer in Anniston, AL to design, develop, and optimize foundry tooling for ductile iron castings, overseeing the full tooling lifecycle from design to production.

This onsite, permanent role offers relocation assistance, full benefits, and a salary range of $95,000 to $120,000. A degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Materials/Metallurgical Engineering and tooling design experience in heavy manufacturing are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials, or Metallurgical Engineering (or related technical field).
• 1+ years of engineering experience in a heavy manufacturing or foundry setting.
• 3+ years of experience in tooling design (cast/ductile iron and waterworks/fitting products preferred).
• 3D CAD modeling, casting/gating design, and simulation software (e.g., Novacast, Magmasoft).

Responsibilities

• Design 3D models for patterns, core boxes, and material handling systems.
• Run solidification and flow simulations to optimize gating, risering, yields, and casting quality.
• Collaborate with vendors on sand core simulations and ECN-like design revisions.
• Manage tooling procurement, vendor quotes, and inspection reports.
• Lead design revisions and distribute updates across teams.
• Coordinate sample production runs to resolve process issues.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Pattern Shop, Maintenance, and suppliers to resolve tooling/casting defects.
• Promote site Safety Management Programs and safe operating procedures.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

Casting/gating design

Simulation software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Materials/Metallurgical Engineering

Tools

Novacast

Magmasoft

Job description

Nationwide Technical Search is seeking a Tooling Design Engineer in Anniston, AL to design, develop, and optimize foundry tooling for ductile iron castings, overseeing the full tooling lifecycle from design to production.

This onsite, permanent role offers relocation assistance, full benefits, and a salary range of $95,000 to $120,000. A degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Materials/Metallurgical Engineering and tooling design experience in heavy manufacturing are preferred.