MHV Foundry Tooling Engineer
Core
Designs and develops physical molds, patterns, cores, and fixtures for cast metal parts; optimizes tooling for efficiency and minimizes production scrap.
Role type
Foundry Tooling Engineer
Builds
Physical tooling (molds, patterns, cores, fixtures) for cast metal parts
Domain
Manufacturing / Foundry / Metal Casting
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Pattern construction design, root cause analysis, preventive maintenance planning, trial pour execution, defect mapping, tooling lifecycle management, supplier coordination
Preferred skills
Experience with DISA molding lines, knowledge of BCT CT-6 and Magaldi conveyors, familiarity with Viking ALP-900 systems
Technologies
DISA 250C, DISA D5, BCT CT-6, Magaldi conveyors, Viking ALP-900
Responsibilities
Specify pattern construction details including draft, parting line, shrinkage allowance, vent placement, and core print geometry; Maintain master tooling drawing sets and as-built records; Coordinate tooling rework, repair, and replacement; Partner with Quality Engineering to correlate defects to tooling conditions; Lead A3 problem-solving for tooling-attributable scrap; Drive root cause closure on casting defects; Own preventive maintenance schedules for active patterns; Track pattern usage, wear, and end-of-life triggers; Support foundry modernization project commissioning; Support tooling capacity planning for new lines; Lead trial pour campaigns for new tooling.
