A well established and rapidly growing, industry leading manufacturer of prototype plastic and metal parts, is seeking a highly motivated Foundry Engineer to join our dynamic team in Montrose, MN. The Foundry Engineer is responsible for coordinating and developing mold flow and solidification analysis.  Creates and updates 3D CAD models, performs CAE analysis and participates in the Product Launch process to improve simulation results and performance.

Responsibilities:
•    Support the tooling and design department in the development of optimized gating systems for iron, aluminum and steel castings.
•    Uses the latest CAD technology such as Creo, SolidWorks, SpaceClaim or OnShape to assist with mold designs for tool fabrication.
•    Uses the latest software technology for simulation of the foundry processes, like Magmasoft, ProCast or EKK to assist with the mold flow simulation, defect predictions and solidification patterns.
•    Provides technical input during the new product start-up meetings to establish the most effective and efficient casting process to meet or exceed the quality and cost goals, as quoted.
•    Communicates with customers, and internal production areas using mold flow and solidification analysis, ensuring customer satisfaction.
•    Acts as the liaison between the customer and manufacturing team to resolve mold flow and solidification analysis questions.
•    Conducts research and development utilizing mold flow and solidification analysis software to develop accurate analysis results in a timely manner.
•    Validate designs and simulations against actual casting results to continually improve the process.
•    Engineer and design prototype & production tools for sand casting, investment casting, and other processes.
•    Optimize/modify customer CAD files for molding and castings processes. 
•    Adhere to the rules and conventions established by the Pattern Work Instruction.
•    Ensure jobs are completed efficiently, consistent with the quoted hours and materials for the job.  Advise the Project Manager if a job will run over or cannot be completed within the time allotted.   
•    Meet frequently (at least biweekly) with department lead to address any concerns and/or pass on concerns to management.  This may include: machine availability, material resources, tools or tooling, quality, design, work flow, and man power needs and availability.
•    Other jobs and duties as assigned by supervisors or management.
•    Maintains an organized and safe work area.
•    Provides engineering support to all molding operations.

Experience Required:
•    Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related area, highly preferred (willing to consider a highly experienced candidate that learned going through the ranks and has other credentials/certifications relevant to the position)
•    3+ years of experience in analytical field utilizing mold flow and solidification analysis software, required
•    Proficiency in using foundry process simulation software like Magmasoft, ProCast, or EKK to assist with mold flow simulation, defect predictions, and solidification patterns. - required
•    Expertise in using CAD software such as Creo, SolidWorks, SpaceClaim, or OnShape for mold designs and tool fabrication. -required
•    Knowledge of iron, aluminum, and steel casting processes, including gating system optimization, sand casting, investment casting, and other relevant processes, required
•    Ability to validate designs and simulations against actual casting results and continually improve the process based on feedback. required
•    Experience in engineering and designing prototype and production tools for various casting methods. required