Mechanical Engineer

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 3,400 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.

Waupaca Foundry is proud to be an employer of choice for those driven and skilled individuals seeking rewarding careers by producing top quality castings.

You will be right at home at Waupaca Foundry.

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• Define scope of project, working with all plant groups (production, maintenance, safety, quality, etc.)
• Complete necessary FEA through Ansys and hand calculations to prove concept of design
• Detail 2D drawings, understanding material selection and GD&T
• Hydraulic and pneumatic design, schematics, and bills of materials
• Order all components, working with purchasing department
• Lead build of equipment
• Organize installation of equipment, through development of scope of work, and leadership of contractor and WF installation crews
• Follow-up with plants to transition equipment to full production
• Design/modify existing equipment
• Design of robot cells, following all WF/OSHA safety standards and guidelines

• B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

• Problem-solving
• Ability to work under pressure
• Creativity
• Ability to learn the functionality of a piece of equipment, mechanically inclined
• Determination to do whatever it takes to solve complex problems
• Ability to network and perform in cross-functioning teams of employees, from differing plants and departments
• Verbal and written communication

Waupaca Foundry offers competitive wages and exceptional benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, vision on first day of employment.
• Short and long term disability.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k).
• Employer funded retirement plan.
• Paid vacations/holidays
• Wellness program.
• Free fitness membership.
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.