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# Senior Design Engineer

- **Company:** Meridian
- **Location:** Hodges, SC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Creo
- **Published:** August 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/74157196-senior-design-engineer

## About the Role

* Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
 * Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience in foundry engineering and tooling design
 * Strong experience with foundry processes (no-bake and/or cold box)
 * Proficiency in CAD software (Creo highly preferred)
 * Experience with casting simulation tools (SolidCast preferred)
 * Strong understanding of pattern design, parting lines, offsets, clearances, and tooling layouts
 * Ability to read machining drawings and understand geometric tolerances
 * Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
 * Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced production environment

Preferred Qualifications

 * CNC machining knowledge
 * Experience working directly with tooling suppliers and shop floor teams

## Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Design Engineer with strong foundry tooling experience to support the design, development, and optimization of casting tooling in a production environment. This role focuses on designing pattern tooling using CAD software, improving casting quality, and reducing lead times through simulation and process optimization. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with foundry processes (no-bake and cold box), advanced modeling capabilities, and the ability to collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and shop floor teams., * Design and develop foundry tooling, including patterns and core boxes, using CAD software (Creo preferred)

 * Support RFQ processes for tooling and contribute to cost and timeline estimation
 * Analyze and resolve casting defects, including scrap reduction and re-gating strategies
 * Perform casting simulations (SolidCast preferred) to optimize tooling and process flow
 * Collaborate with engineers, tool designers, pattern makers, and manufacturing teams to ensure effective tool builds
 * Interpret machining prints and apply geometric tolerancing principles to designs
 * Apply best practices for no-bake and cold box molding processes
 * Provide direction to suppliers and support tooling build projects
 * Continuously improve tooling quality, performance, and production efficiency


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