Manufacturing Project Engineer I Foundry I Casting & Tooling
About The Position
The Manufacturing Project Engineer will support foundry engineering projects focused on casting simulation, tooling design and development, process optimization, and product quality improvement. The role involves managing casting and tooling projects from initial development through implementation while collaborating with design engineering, manufacturing engineering, operations, quality teams, and external suppliers. The successful candidate will apply engineering analysis, 3D modeling, CAD tools, and metal-casting knowledge to improve manufacturing safety, quality, production velocity, and cost. The position is full-time, direct hire, and on-site in Mapleton, Illinois, with a first-shift, Monday–Friday schedule and no work-from-home option.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- Approximately 5 or more years of relevant manufacturing, industrial, process, or project engineering experience.
- Working knowledge of manufacturing process design and development.
- Understanding of problem-solving methodologies and engineering analysis.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement practices.
- Basic project management skills, including planning, coordination, monitoring, and implementation.
- Understanding of manufacturing best practices, standards, and change-control processes.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, operations, quality, manufacturing teams, and suppliers.
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for production reporting, data analysis, and operational decision-making.
- Ability to work on-site in Mapleton, Illinois, during the first shift, Monday through Friday.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a foundry, metal-casting, or metal-forming manufacturing environment.
- Hands-on experience with foundry tooling, patterns, and casting process development.
- Experience with MAGMA casting simulation software.
- Experience with 3D modeling and CAD tools.
- Experience supporting tooling design, development, validation, and implementation.
- Experience supporting NPI and CPI activities for cast components.
- Experience working with casting suppliers and cross-functional engineering teams.
- Demonstrated success improving casting quality, manufacturing efficiency, safety, or production costs.
- Strong Excel skills for production reporting, engineering analysis, and process improvement.
Responsibilities
- Support foundry engineering projects involving casting simulation, tooling design and development, process optimization, and product quality improvement.
- Manage casting and tooling projects from initial development through implementation.
- Collaborate with design engineering, manufacturing engineering, operations, quality teams, and external suppliers.
- Apply engineering analysis, 3D modeling, CAD tools, and metal-casting knowledge to improve manufacturing safety, quality, production velocity, and cost.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
