Casting Simulation Engineer – Casting Optimization – R5228-2615

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https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12200905 Mueller Water
Products, the nations leading manufacturer of flow control devices for
the water and gas distribution industries, has an opening in our
Decatur, Illinois manufacturing plant for a Casting Simulation
Engineer.

The Casting Simulation Engineer will work with a team of subject
matter experts and utilize casting simulation to develop gating and
feeding designs for various castings. This position will drive yield
improvements for the foundry while maintaining casting quality and
implementing design-for-manufacturing principles.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

– Performs pre and post analysis of solid models in casting simulation
environment.
– Develops gating and riser and/or chills required to produce superior
quality castings.
– Works closely with metallurgist and tooling engineering to provide
technical problem solving for the foundry.
– Performs CAD modeling and provides the rigging geometry for tooling
engineering.
– Responsible for quality conscious design including cost, weight,
reliability and ease of manufacturing.
– Ability to reverse engineer existing tooling with 3D scanning
equipment and recommend rigging changes to improve casting
performance of existing tooling designs.
– Understanding the companys products and optimize the casting
design.
– Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and work as a
team as part of a larger project.
– Apply knowledge and experience with GD&T practices for component
design and specification.
– Utilize Microsoft Excel for calculations and other Microsoft office
tools for communication and presentation.
– Maintain a working knowledge of the Companys manufacturing
operations, to understand the strengths and weaknesses of design
concepts from the point of view of manufacturability within the
Company.

Required Experience and/or Education:

– Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar technical
degree
– 3-D CAD education and/or experience
– One or more (1) years experience in the engineering field.
– Experience with solid modeling, scanning software and FEA analysis
is a plus.
– 3D CAD experience using Creo or Solidworks.

Perks of Joining Our Team:

– Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance at 31 days
– 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
– Paid Time Off
– Tuition Reimbursement Program
– Referral Bonuses
– Other Benefits Also Available

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,
disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other category
protected by law.