Tooling Engineering & Layout Manager

Waupaca Foundry; Waupaca (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision from day one

401(k)

Paid vacations/holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Waupaca Foundry is looking for a Tooling Engineering Manager to lead tooling engineering and layout in a foundry setting in Wisconsin. Responsibilities include managing tooling engineers, setting expectations for tooling builds, and collaborating with production personnel to ensure tooling meets plant needs.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, advanced knowledge of VMM tooling, and experience with CAD. Benefits include medical coverage, 401(k), and career development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or three+ years of related experience.
• Advanced knowledge of tooling relationship with VMM.
• Experience with CAD and engineering.

Responsibilities

• Manage tooling engineering and layout in foundry.
• Set expectations for tooling quotes and builds.
• Collaborate with customers to meet dimensional requirements.
• Work with production for tooling alignment.

Skills

VMM tooling knowledge

Blueprint reading

Experience with CAD

Knowledge of Magmasoft

Education

Bachelor’s degree (B.S.)

Job description

Waupaca Foundry, Inc. is North America’s leading supplier of iron castings and has a history of innovation with a legacy of product quality. Waupaca Foundry employs approximately 3,200 people company-wide.

Waupaca Foundry is committed to relentless improvement, forward‑thinking sustainability initiatives, and providing a reliable experience to the millions who use our castings every day. Our goal is to employ individuals who take pride in their work within a culture of continual innovation.

Tooling Engineering Manager

Role

Manage tooling engineering, layout and pattern shop in a foundry setting.

Responsibilities

• Work with tooling engineers and set expectations for tooling quotes and builds.
• Work with layout and set expectations for dimensional verification and corrections.
• Work with customers to meet tooling and casting dimensional requirements.
• Work with production personnel to provide tooling that meets plant needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from a four‑year college or university; or three+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced knowledge of the relationship between VMM (Vertical Molding Machine) tooling, core tooling, core fit in mold, etc.
• Experience with CAD, pattern shop, layout, engineering, and knowledge of Magmasoft.
• Blueprint reading.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision on day one.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k).
• Employer funded retirement plan.
• Paid vacations/holidays.
• Wellness program.
• Fitness membership.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Employer supported career development, including tuition reimbursement.

More information is available on our website www.waupacafoundry.com.

If selected for consideration, candidates must successfully complete a selection process that includes interviews, reference check/verification, and a pre‑employment drug screen.

Waupaca Foundry is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.