Casting Design Engineer
ALU-BRA FOUNDRY, INC., Chicago, IL, United States
For over 69 years, Alu-Bra Foundry has been a trusted partner for industry-leading companies by consistently delivering high-quality sand castings at competitive prices. Specializing in Brass, Bronze, and Lead-Free alloys, Alu-Bra Foundry takes pride in its craftsmanship and commitment to excellence. The company has established itself as a go-to provider for high-quality castings, earning a strong reputation in the casting industry. Alu-Bra Foundry strives to maintain long-term partnerships and advance the field of metal casting through dedication and innovation.
Role Description
The Casting Design Engineer is a full-time, on-site role based in Chicago, IL. The role involves designing and developing high-quality castings using advanced engineering principles and methods to meet customer specifications. Responsibilities include analyzing and interpreting technical drawings, collaborating with the production team to optimize casting designs, and ensuring compliance with customer specifications and quality standards. The engineer will also troubleshoot design challenges, recommend improvements, and leverage design software to create solutions that enhance manufacturing efficiency tooling efficiency.
Qualifications
Proficiency in CAD tools and other design software for casting and manufacturing systems to for casting layout and gating design.
Strong understanding of metallurgical principles, particularly in Brass, Bronze, and Lead-Free alloys.
Experience in interpreting technical drawings, product specifications, and engineering standards.
Problem-solving skills, including identifying design and production inefficiencies and implementing effective solutions by learning our proprietary gating.
Familiarity with production processes such as sand casting, no bake process and shell cores and core prints.
Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, or industrial engineering, Metallurgy, or industry experience.
Prior experience in the foundry or manufacturing industry is beneficial.
Commitment to maintaining safety and quality standards.
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Role Description
The Casting Design Engineer is a full-time, on-site role based in Chicago, IL. The role involves designing and developing high-quality castings using advanced engineering principles and methods to meet customer specifications. Responsibilities include analyzing and interpreting technical drawings, collaborating with the production team to optimize casting designs, and ensuring compliance with customer specifications and quality standards. The engineer will also troubleshoot design challenges, recommend improvements, and leverage design software to create solutions that enhance manufacturing efficiency tooling efficiency.
Qualifications
Proficiency in CAD tools and other design software for casting and manufacturing systems to for casting layout and gating design.
Strong understanding of metallurgical principles, particularly in Brass, Bronze, and Lead-Free alloys.
Experience in interpreting technical drawings, product specifications, and engineering standards.
Problem-solving skills, including identifying design and production inefficiencies and implementing effective solutions by learning our proprietary gating.
Familiarity with production processes such as sand casting, no bake process and shell cores and core prints.
Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, or industrial engineering, Metallurgy, or industry experience.
Prior experience in the foundry or manufacturing industry is beneficial.
Commitment to maintaining safety and quality standards.
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