CAD Design/Simulation Engineer

WISCONSIN ALUMINUM FOUNDRY MASTER • Muskegon Heights, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Anderson Global is an advanced manufacturing facility specializing in foundry tooling, serving customers since 1937. We're looking for a Multidisciplinary Engineer to lead design, development, and validation of complex mechanical tooling, fixtures, and automated systems using advanced CAD modeling and simulation-driven engineering.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
• 3–7+ years of experience in CAD design, tooling engineering, or mechanical simulations
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (NX preferred; SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo acceptable)
• Experience with FEA/CFD tools (ANSYS, Abaqus, SolidWorks Simulation, etc.)
• Strong understanding of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and mechanical design fundamentals
• Hands-on experience with machining, fabrication, or prototyping environments

Nice To Haves

• Experience designing tooling for automation, robotics, or high-volume manufacturing
• Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, or motion control systems
• Experience with metal flow simulation tools (EKK, MAGMASoft, ProCAST, FLOW-3D)
• Familiarity with PLM systems and version control workflows
• Exposure to scripting or automation (VBA, Python, macros)

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed 3D models, assemblies, and drawings; create tooling, fixtures, and jigs optimized for manufacturability
• Design production tooling for machining, assembly, testing, and automation processes
• Conduct tolerance stack-ups, GD&T application, and DFM/DFA reviews
• Perform metal flow, structural, thermal, motion, and kinematic simulations to validate designs
• Use FEA/CFD tools to optimize strength, stiffness, weight, and performance
• Work with manufacturing engineers to integrate tooling into production workflows
• Identify opportunities to automate workflows, reduce cycle times, and improve tooling reliability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees