Foundry Tooling Design Engineer

Location: Hodges

Job Description

ARi, headquartered in East Peoria, IL, USA, is a rapidly expanding global engineering enterprise. The essence of our "i" symbolizes our distinctiveness from competitors - an embodiment of innovation, intelligence, ingenuity, and insight. Boasting a diverse team of over 1,500 engineering experts hailing from various nations and cultures across the globe, we are excellently poised to provide intricate and personalized resolutions to our esteemed clients.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Design foundry tooling using Creo following standards and best practices for no-bake molding processes
• Handle RFQ and tooling cost estimation activities
• Design pattern tooling and core boxes with proper layout, clearances, and parting lines
• Analyze and resolve casting defects and scrap issues using root cause methods
• Perform re-gating and tooling optimization to improve quality and yield
• Conduct casting simulations (Solid Cast preferred) to validate designs
• Collaborate with managers, engineers, tool designers, and pattern makers for tool build and process flow
• Provide direction to suppliers and pattern makers during tooling build projects
• Support shop floor activities and continuous improvement initiatives

Required Skills
Technical Skills (Required)

• Strong foundry engineering knowledge (no-bake and cold box processes)
• Experience in foundry tooling design (patterns, core boxes, tooling layouts)
• Proficiency in Creo (CAD modeling)
• Ability to read machining drawings and GD&T
• Experience with casting simulation tools (Solid Cast preferred)
• Strong casting defect analysis and resolution skills

Technical Skills (Desired)

• Knowledge of CNC milling processes

Soft Skills (Required)

• Ability to work with and direct suppliers on tooling build projects
• Strong cross-functional communication with engineering, manufacturing, and shop floor teams
• Adaptability to shop floor and production environments

Education / Experience

• Minimum 5 years of relevant foundry/tooling experience
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Internships will not be considered as relevant experience

The Benefits of Working at ARi

At ARi, our commitment to our employees goes beyond the workplace, ensuring comprehensive benefits. From day one, full-time employees enjoy group health, dental, and life insurance coverage. Additionally, vision coverage is accessible starting the following month.

Recognizing the significance of rejuvenation, we provide paid time off, sick days, company holidays, and maternity/paternity leave to our full-time staff. In times of loss, we also offer bereavement support. Furthermore, a

401(k) program is maintained for eligible employees.