Tooling Design Engineer

About the role

Tyler Union, a division of McWane, Inc., which manufactures ductile iron waterworks fittings and appurtenances, is hiring a Tooling Design Engineer in Anniston. The engineer designs, develops and optimises foundry tooling (patterns, core boxes and material handling devices) for ductile iron products, giving technical guidance on tooling design, gating development, casting process optimisation and tooling-related capital projects. The role works closely with Product Engineering, Operations, Foundry, Quality, Pattern Shop, Maintenance and external tooling suppliers.

Key responsibilities

• Review and validate product specifications to engineer 3D models for patterns, core boxes and material handling systems.
• Design foundry tooling for horizontal and vertical parting machines, including hot and cold box core systems for Laempe or Shell core machines.
• Run solidification/flow simulations (Novacast or Magmasoft) to optimise gating and risering, and lead sand core making simulations (airflow, compaction, venting) with external partners.
• Coordinate sample runs, track samples through to completion and make corrective actions.
• Manage tooling builds, procure quotes from approved vendors, maintain a quotations log, and approve tooling inspection reports.
• Handle tooling revisions, update Engineering Change Notices and coordinate with corporate engineering support.
• Collaborate with Design, Process Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, Pattern Shop and Production teams on corrective and preventive actions.
• Comply with safety standards and promote a proactive safety culture.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials or Metallurgical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• At least one year of engineering experience in a foundry or heavy manufacturing environment.
• At least three years of tooling design experience.
• Cast iron or ductile iron products preferred; experience with waterworks products, pipe fittings, valves or hydrants strongly preferred.
• Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving and teamwork skills, with a commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and to move around a plant where PPE such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection and hard hats is required.

Required skills

• Foundry tooling design and 3D modelling
• Solidification and flow simulation (Novacast or Magmasoft)
• Sand core making simulation (airflow, compaction, venting)
• Engineering change notices and revision management

What we offer

• Salaried position with bonus potential.
• Health, life, dental and vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability, vacation and holiday pay.
• 401(k).