Tyler Union- Tooling Design Engineer

McWane, Inc.•Anniston, AL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Tyler Union, a division of McWane, Inc., is seeking a Tooling Design Engineer responsible for the design, development, and optimization of foundry tooling, including patterns, core boxes, and material handling devices, used in the manufacture of ductile iron waterworks products. This role provides technical guidance for tooling design, gating development, casting process optimization, and tooling-related capital projects, considering all stages of the production process. The Tooling Design Engineer collaborates closely with Product Engineering, Operations, Foundry, Quality, Pattern Shop, Maintenance, and external tooling suppliers to ensure safe, cost-effective, and high-quality production of castings. This position ensures safe operations, consistent product quality, efficient workflow, and alignment with company standards and The McWane Way principles.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or related technical discipline required.
Minimum of one (1) years of engineering experience in a foundry or heavy manufacturing environment.
Minimum of three (3) years of tooling design experience.
Strong communication, leadership, coaching, and decision-making skills.
Ability to analyze data, solve problems, and implement effective solutions.
Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Cast iron or ductile iron products preferred.
Experience with waterworks products, pipe fittings, valves, hydrants, or other engineered casting applications strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Review and validate product specifications to engineer comprehensive 3D models for manufacturing tooling (patterns and core boxes) and specialized material handling systems that align with product and safety guidelines.
Design and engineer foundry tooling for both horizontally and vertically parted molding machines, including the development of Hot or Cold box core systems for Laempe or Shell Core Machines.
Run Solidification/Flow analysis Simulation (Novacast or Magmasoft) to optimize gating and risering to insure high casting quality while maintaining the best possible yields.
Lead Sand Core Making Simulations (Airflow, Compaction, Venting) working with external partners.
Coordinate with department heads to schedule sample runs, track samples through to completion, and make corrective actions as needed.
Requisition and coordination of all tooling builds, to include procurement of tooling quotes from approved vendors.
Maintain a Request for Quotations log of all competitive quotes.
Where required, initiate Authorizations for Equipment and Purchase Requests for approvals.
Review/Approve final tooling inspection reports.
Manage all aspects of tooling revisions.
Update revisions as needed.
Log Engineering Change Notice files.
Distribute to all effected departments.
Coordinate with corporate engineering support for related projects and services.
Perform other duties as assigned by Product Engineering Manager.
Work closely with Design, Process Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, Pattern Shop, and Production teams to establish corrective and preventive actions for tooling and casting-related issues.
Coordinate projects and technical initiatives with corporate engineering resources and external suppliers.
Ensure all activities comply with company safety standards and regulatory requirements.
Promote a proactive safety culture across the plant.
Promote and uphold The McWane Way principles, values, and behaviors.
Adhere to safety protocols outline each facility’s Safety Management Program.
Assist managers and supervisors in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
Follow ergonomic and safe lifting techniques.
Perform daily equipment inspections and report any issues.