Design Engineer

What You’ll Do

• Design and model foundry tooling, including patterns and core boxes.

• Use SolidWorks and AutoCAD to create detailed 3D models and 2D drawings for manufacturing and maintenance.

• Collaborate closely with product development, engineering, and operations teams to finalize new product designs and ensure manufacturability.

• Develop fixtures and machining components from renderings, rough designs, or concepts, working with both internal teams and external vendors.

• Create layouts and drawings of complex assemblies, mechanisms, and structural parts.

• Support new and existing pattern designs, including maintaining design data and records.

• Troubleshoot design challenges and develop creative, practical solutions.

• Evaluate and recommend modifications to plant equipment and facilities to improve processes, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

• Lead and contribute to continuous improvement efforts, incorporating feedback and lessons learned into future designs.

• Stay at the forefront of technology, contributing ideas for new tools, techniques, and solutions.

• Communicate technical ideas effectively across teams and with stakeholders.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or 10+ years of foundry tooling design experience).

• 3–5 years of experience specifically in foundry tooling design.

• Proficiency in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and 3D printing (FDM and SLA), plus experience with 3D scanning.

• Strong understanding of working with diverse materials (wood, metal, plastic, electrical components).

• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.

• Proven multitasking and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines.

• Exceptional attention to detail and a track record of delivering quality work.

• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and assume responsibility for projects.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly and make data-driven decisions.