Senior Product Engineer Job Creston area,Iowa USA,Engineering

Are you interested in working on complex, high-importance aerospace castings using advanced technologies, including 3D sand printing and high-precision scanning? Our client is searching for a Senior Product Engineer to join their team. The Senior Product Engineer will work within a highly respected foundry environment where the organization serves as a sole source for many critical aerospace components. Our client offers an autonomous and technically driven engineering culture that encourages ownership, experimentation, and professional development.

This senior-level engineering role will support the development and production of complex magnesium and aluminum sand castings for aerospace applications. The position oversees tooling design, gating and risering strategies, casting process development and approval, and the resolution of production challenges. The engineer will also lead new casting programs from concept through qualification, collaborate directly with customers on technical requirements, and mentor less experienced engineers.

This role requires deep foundry expertise, strong technical communication skills, and the ability to work hands-on with manufacturing and quality teams. Apply now!

Work Model:

On-Site

What You Will Do:

Design riser, gating, and chilling systems for magnesium and aluminum castings that meet customer specifications
Collaborate with CAD, tooling vendors and pattern shop personnel to define optimal tooling concepts
Develop and evaluate sample castings and prototypes through all manufacturing and inspection stages
Interpret dimensional and inspection results, identify nonconformances, and implement corrective actions
Investigate production problems and drive process improvements on the shop floor
Partner with quality engineering to resolve internal and customer-driven quality issues
Create and maintain work instructions for casting processes across part numbers
Lead new casting program development including tooling, processes, and metallurgical and dimensional approvals
Communicate with customer technical teams, providing guidance on design limitations and manufacturability
Maintain compliance with customer and regulatory specifications along with internal quality systems
Participate in or lead continuous improvement initiatives
Travel to customer and vendor sites as required
Mentor less experienced product engineers in foundry disciplines

What You Will Need to Be Successful:

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, or aerospace engineering - or equivalent technical experience
Approximately 15-20 years of foundry engineering experience strongly preferred
Extensive background in gating and risering of non-ferrous alloys, especially aluminum; magnesium casting experience is beneficial
Strong experience with nobake sand casting processes
Familiarity with aerospace specifications, requirements, and quality systems
Experience with tight tolerances, blueprint reading, and NDT testing standards
Solid Works proficiency; experience with MAGMA/MAGMASoft simulation software preferred
Must be a US citizen
Stable work history with willingness to work on the production floor as needed

Benefits Overview:

Health, dental, and vision insurance
401k
PTO

Interested and qualified candidates can contact Eric Peterson at or email Eric at