Design Engineer
Location: Hodges, SC
Duration: 12-Month Contract
Schedule: 1st Shift | Monday-Friday | 6:00 AM – 2:30
Pay: $55 – $57
We are seeking an experienced Design Engineer to support foundry tooling design and manufacturing operations in a high-volume production environment. This role focuses on designing and optimizing tooling for no-bake and cold box molding processes, improving casting quality, reducing tooling lead times, and supporting continuous manufacturing improvements.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in foundry engineering, tooling design, CAD modeling, and casting simulation, along with the ability to collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Design foundry tooling using Creo CAD software while following established standards and best practices for no-bake molding processes.
- Develop new pattern and core box tooling designs to support production and new product requirements.
- Prepare tooling RFQs and support tooling quotation activities.
- Analyze casting defects and scrap issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
- Perform tooling redesigns, re-gating activities, and process improvements to improve casting quality and efficiency.
- Conduct casting flow simulations using SolidCast or similar software.
- Collaborate with manufacturing engineers, tool designers, programmers, pattern makers, and technicians to support tooling development and production goals.
- Work directly with suppliers on tooling build projects, providing technical guidance and project oversight.
- Interpret machining drawings and geometric tolerances to ensure tooling accuracy and manufacturability.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, productivity, and lead-time reduction.
Required Qualifications
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant foundry engineering and tooling design experience.
- Experience designing pattern and core box tooling in a foundry environment.
- Strong proficiency with Creo CAD software.
- Experience with casting simulation software (SolidCast preferred).
- Knowledge of no-bake and cold box molding processes.
- Ability to read and interpret machining prints and understand geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
- Experience analyzing and resolving casting defects and process-related issues.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple functions.
Preferred Qualifications
- CNC machining or milling knowledge.
- Experience working with external tooling suppliers and manufacturing partners.
- Advanced experience with tooling layouts, clearances, offsets, and parting line development.
Desired Skills
- Foundry process knowledge
- Tooling design and development
- Casting simulation and analysis
- CAD modeling and drafting
- Continuous improvement methodologies
- Problem-solving and root cause analysis
- Project coordination and supplier management
- Cross-functional communication
Work Environment
- Combination of office and manufacturing floor environments.
- Regular exposure to active foundry operations.
- Hot temperatures during summer months and cooler conditions during winter months.
- Frequent interaction with production personnel, engineers, managers, and suppliers.
Why Join This Opportunity?
This role offers the opportunity to work on complex tooling and casting projects that directly impact manufacturing quality and efficiency. You’ll collaborate with experienced engineering and manufacturing professionals, contribute to critical production initiatives, and expand your expertise in foundry processes, tooling design, and advanced simulation technologies.
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