Casting Engineer/ Casting Simulation Specialist

Process Modeling: 40%

• Performs evaluation for manufacturability on the incoming casting designs, received from product engineering or customers.
• Develops or directs a development of casting design based on machined part models or drawings received.
• Performs gating and risers design, cooling placement and mold layout for quoting purposes or to achieve quoted production parameters while meeting customer requirements.
• Performs a casting solidification simulations and recommends casting modifications to improve flow and solidification patterns.( Using MagmaSoft and/or Flow 3D , EKK, other)
• Understands analytical tools, basic statistics, DOE, CAE (able to understands CAE work and evaluate output),
• Understands material properties and specifications (understanding of aluminum, magnesium and iron alloys).
• Understand different casting processes for Aluminum and Magnesium Alloys : PCPC, VRC/PRC, Tilt Pour, Gravity Pour in permanent, semi-permanent and sand molds, HPDC, Squeeze Casting.
• Track and implement Engineering changes

Tooling Design: 35%

• Completes the tooling design for prototype and production builds.( Using Siemens NX)
• Supports development of tooling by outside sources when needed.
• Provides support to the tool shops during tool build.
• Completes an initial process settings job card for prototype runs.
• Provides a follow-up support to the plants for process or tooling problems.
• Maintains the tooling and process data updated to the latest revision levels.

Manufacturing Support: 10%

• Supports the process development during prototype casting runs and during the APQP and PPAP.
• Completes an initial process settings job card for prototype runs.
• Provides a follow-up support to the plants for process or tooling problems.

Technical Liaison: 10%

• Communicates engineering & manufacturing issues/proposals to the product engineering, customer and manufacturing plants (casting and machining).
• Prepares and supports design reviews internal and with the customer ( from casting manufacturing side).
• Support customer interaction with assistance.
• Provides input to management for personal growth path.
• Supports and attends trials and launches at manufacturing plants as needed.
• Supports Aludyne engineering change requests ( analysis and creation )
• Supports approval of engineering designs changes.
• Serves as technical contact with tool-shops: supports and oversees the technical aspect of the tool build, to meet the geometry and quality requirements.
• Supports manufacturing lead meetings, initiatives and launch readiness.
• Supports and attends trials and launches at Aludyne facilities and sub supplier facilities as needed.

Continuous Improvement: 5%

• Supports plants in their scrap reduction and continuous improvement activities.
• Support plants in the tooling improvement or trouble shooting projects.
• Track annual savings generated and implemented
• Lead/support VA/VE activities
• Other duties as assigned

• • Engineering degree and 3 years of experience in a casting

  • Proven track record of successful casting simulations and tool design.

  • Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing supplier relationships.

  • Good interpersonal skills - both written and verbal

  • B2 level of English

  • Open to travel

• Full time employment contract

• Attractive salary

• Private medical care

• Retirement program

• Life insurance

• Multisport card

• Sharing the costs of foreign language classes

• Interesting and challenging job

• Working in international environment