Tyler Pipe Pattern Shop Tooling Engineer

Tooling Engineering & Design
Design develop and optimize molds patterns cores fixtures gating systems and risering systems to support production quality and safety objectives.
Create and maintain tooling drawings specifications standards and engineering documentation.
Evaluate and implement tooling improvements that increase productivity casting quality and manufacturing efficiency.

Production Support & Continuous Improvement
Support production by troubleshooting tooling and process issues affecting casting quality yield and performance.
Analyze production data conduct trial pours validate tooling changes and implement corrective actions to reduce defects and scrap.
Lead root cause investigations and continuous improvement initiatives related to tooling reliability process stability and customer satisfaction.

Tooling Asset Management & Projects
Administer preventive maintenance programs and monitor tooling condition utilization and lifecycle performance.
Coordinate tooling repair refurbishment replacement and duplication activities with internal and external resources.
Support capital projects equipment installations foundry modernization efforts and production capacity improvements.

Tooling Maintenance and Lifecycle Management
Own and administer preventive maintenance programs for active tooling assets.
Monitor tooling condition wear patterns utilization rates and end-of-life indicators.
Recommend tooling repair refurbishment replacement or duplication based on production and quality requirements.
Coordinate tooling maintenance activities with internal patternmakers and external tooling suppliers.

Documentation Safety & Compliance
Maintain tooling records drawings modification history performance reports and engineering documentation.
Ensure compliance with all safety environmental and company policies while promoting safe work practices throughout the facility.
Maintain effective communication with all departments to support production goals. 
Keep work areas clean organized and safe.

Note: This job description outlines key responsibilities and is not exhaustive. Additional duties may be assigned by the Disa Pattern Maker Machining Department Manager or Plant Leadership as needed.



 

Qualifications :

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Manufacturing Industrial Engineering or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
Three (3) years of experience in foundry tooling pattern design manufacturing engineering or related industrial environments.
Working knowledge of foundry processes tooling design gating and risering systems and casting principles.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings develop technical documentation and utilize CAD software.
Strong problem-solving project management communication and organizational skills.
Ability to work effectively across Production Quality Maintenance and Engineering teams.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to work safely in a foundry environment with required PPE and maintain reliable attendance.



 

Additional Information :

Tyler Pipe as a subsidiary of McWane Inc. is a nationwide leader in manufacturing cast iron soil pipe and fittings located in Tyler Texas. Based on the founding principles of McWane in 1920 it is expected that all team members will know and exhibit the eight principles of The McWane Way: Safety Environment Leadership Accountability Excellence Trust Teamwork and Communication as well as the values and behaviors supporting these principles.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation disability veteran or service member status marital status citizenship status (In IL - sex including same sex ancestry order of protection status physical or mental disability military status pregnancy unfavorable discharge status genetic information) (In IA - gender identity) (In CA- gender identity or expression and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal state or local law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time