Tooling Design Engineer - Foundry

Design Engineer 4 (97281-1)

Hodges, SC | 12 months

The main function of a design engineer is to apply the principles of computer science and mathematical analysis to the design, development, testing, and evaluation of software and systems that make computers work. A typical systems engineer analyzes user needs, and then designs, tests, and develops software to meet those needs.

• Direct programmers and analysts to make changes to existing databases and database management systems.
• Direct others in coding logical and physical database descriptions.
• Review project requests describing database user needs to estimate time and cost required to accomplish project.
• Review and approve database development and determine project scope and limitations.
• Approve, schedule, plan and supervise the installation and testing of new products and improvements to computer systems.
• Implement security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure.
• Develop standards and guidelines to guide the use and acquisition of software and to protect vulnerable information.

• Design foundry tooling in Creo software using standards in place and best practices for No‑bake molding process with the objective to improve quality and reduce lead time on tooling construction.

• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
• Strong knowledge of the full software development lifecycle: business/systems analysis, requirements gathering, functional specification authoring, development, testing, and delivery.
• Strong ability to troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed to resolve issues.
• Strong knowledge of circuit boards, processors, electronic equipment and computer hardware and software.
• Strong knowledge of computer development software across multiple platforms.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering or relevant field required.
• 8‑10 years experience required.

• Foundry Engineer Experience (Tools Quotation, Casting Scrap defects analysis & resolution, Foundry process knowledge, no‑bake process, cold box process).
• Foundry tooling Design Experience (Pattern and core boxes, complex modeling, intuitive knowledge of P/L, offsets, clearances, layout in tool build, no‑bake process, cold box process).
• Creo modeling and flow simulation analysis using Solid Cast.

• Strong CAD skills (Creo preferred).
• Machining print reading and geometric tolerance understanding.
• Casting simulation experiences (Solid Cast preferred).
• CNC milling knowledge (desired).

• Able to work with and direct suppliers on Tooling Build Projects.
• Communicate and work well with all levels of the facility.

• No Foundry experiences.
• No Tool design experiences with CAD.

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