The Casting Simulation Engineer will work with a team utilize casting simulation to develop gating and feeding systems for various castings. Responsibilities will include working effectively and efficiently in with an extended team; drive appropriate improvements in mold yield; drive efficient and effective manufacturing processes as impacted by simulation and tooling design.

Responsibilities

• Performs pre and post analysis of solid models in casting simulation environment.
• Develops gating and riser and/or chills required to produce superior quality castings.
• Works closely with metallurgist and tooling engineering to provide technical problem solving for the foundry.
• Performs CAD modeling and provides the rigging geometry for tooling engineering.
• Responsible for quality conscious design including cost, weight, reliability and ease of manufacturing.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and work as a team as part of a larger project.
• Apply knowledge and experience with GD&T practices for component design and specification.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel for calculations and other Microsoft office tools for communication and presentation.
• Responsible for defining and improving foundry and manufacturing process with an emphasis on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
• Active, hands-on participant in troubleshooting and root cause analysis of operations issues.
• Committed to delivering exceptional results.
• Communicate and interact with all levels of the organization to facilitate action and drive improvements.

Required Experience

• Bachelor Degree in an engineering-related discipline is required.
  • Equivalent, relevant experience will be considered
• 1 - 4 years’ experience in a foundry environment required
  • Experience in a brass foundry highly preferred
  • Experience with cold box core making highly preferred
  • Experience with green sand molding highly preferred
• Experience with SolidWorks is required
  • Equivalent, relevant modeling software experience will be considered
• Experience with Magmasoft Simulation software highly preferred
• Experience with AutoCAD preferred
• Familiarity with CNC machining utilized in typical manufacturing