Foundry Tooling CAD Lead & NX FEA Specialist

Job Description

Department: CAD
Report To: CAD Dept Manager
FLSA/Status: Exempt

This position is responsible for creating 3D models and conducting simulations for foundry tooling, utilizing advanced CAD software (NX) and simulation tools to ensure high-quality, manufacturable designs.

• 3D Modeling: 10+ years’ experience in 3D modeling using NX.
• Foundry Tooling: Extensive experience in designing foundry tooling.
• High Pressure Die Cast Tooling: Proven expertise in high pressure die cast tooling.
• Plastic Injection Tooling: Experience in plastic injection tooling design.
• Simulation Expertise: Proficiency in conducting FEA, solidification, and core blowing analyses.
• Software Proficiency: Advanced skills in NX, Solid Works, Catia, and Creo.
• Planning & Organization: Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant software.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Engineering Fundamentals: Strong grasp of mechanical-engineering fundamentals such as statistics, dynamics, and components, with familiarity in electrical-engineering concepts.
• Design
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to understand design requirements, think conceptually, and utilize CAD, abstract modeling, and engineering standards effectively.
• Structural Engineering: Good structural-engineering skills, including load path conceptualization, free-body diagrams, integrated analysis tools, and optimization techniques.
• Manufacturing Knowledge: Familiarity with fasteners, fabrications, machining, welding, and other manufacturing methods.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Ability to work effectively in a team, conduct design reviews, and interface with management, suppliers, customers, and internal departments.

• 3D Design Modeling & Engineering: Create and manage 3D models for foundry tooling, ensuring designs meet AG Engineering and Tolerance Standards.
• Simulation Analysis: Conduct FEA, solidification, and core blowing analyses to validate and optimize designs.
• Engineering Standards Compliance: Ensure adherence to engineering release standards and change control procedures with visual aids.
• Customer Communication: Communicate effectively with customers to understand requirements and provide updates.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work collaboratively with project leaders, scheduling, and manufacturing departments to maximize manufacturing processes.
• Tooling & Setup Sheets: Generate detailed tooling and setup sheets as required.
• Parts Lists: Create and maintain accurate parts lists for projects.
• Project Management Support: Assist the Project Management and Sales Management teams as needed.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.