Position: Foundry Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Norwich, KS

Employment Type: Full-Time/Salary Exempt

Position Reports to: Pattern Shop Engineering Supervisor

Positions Supervised: None

Compensation: $65,000 - $75,000, commensurate with experience, skills and overall qualifications

Position Summary

The Foundry Manufacturing Engineer will develop new designs and ideas for multiple areas of foundry production including but not limited to core making, molding, pouring, grinding, and assembly. This position will be responsible for the development and production of foundry tooling (castings, patterns, core boxes, grinding fixtures), automated cell programming, casting and tooling cost estimates, and capital project implementation. Our engineering team works closely with production to support and improve our day-to-day operations.

Primary Responsibilities

Design foundry tooling (patterns, core boxes, grinding fixtures etc.)

Develop 3-D models and 2-D prints (Solidworks)

Design gating and risers required to produce quality castings

Preform pre and post analysis of casting simulation results

Drive and implement process improvements for production

Providing technical support including problem solving, and brainstorming with customers in designing parts and converting fabrications

Design machining and grinding fixtures

Assist in the development and programming of robotic grinding cells and CNC equipment

Work closely with engineering and production personnel to solve technical problems

Responsible for quality and economically conscious designs

Provide casting and tooling cost estimates for quoting purposes

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering or similar field of study

3-D CAD education and/or experience (Solidworks, Mastercam, MAGMA)

Strong understanding of green sand processes and ductile iron castings

Strong understanding of CNC machining & programming

Knowledge of production tooling design

Ability to work independently with little supervision and work as a team as part of a larger project

Self-starting, multitasking, critical thinking, teamwork, results-oriented

Farrar Corporation

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