Foundry Engineer

The Foundry Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and maintaining the aluminum casting processes within the customer's permanent mold foundry. This role ensures that all castings meet the highest standards of quality, strength, and dimensional accuracy while supporting cost-effective production and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize aluminum casting processes to ensure high-quality production.
• Maintain casting processes to ensure they meet standards of quality, strength, and dimensional accuracy.
• Support cost-effective production and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Involve hands-on with the production floor, supporting operations extensively.
• Collaborate effectively with team members to ensure smooth operations.

• Experience in process development and continuous improvement.
• Strong knowledge of metallurgy and aluminum alloys.
• Ability to work hands-on in a foundry environment.
• Proficiency in CAD software and process simulation tools such as MAGMASOFT and SolidWorks.
• Familiarity with CNC machining processes and assembly-ready casting requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 3 years of experience in aluminum casting or foundry operations, with a preference for permanent mold experience.
• Solidification modeling experience is a plus.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge.
• Strong customer relations skills.

The work environment is dynamic and involves extensive hands-on involvement on the production floor. The role requires mingling well with the team and demonstrating a go-getter attitude. The engineer will use advanced technologies such as CAD software and process simulation tools to enhance production efficiency and quality.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Racine, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.86 - $50.48/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Racine,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 5, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $41 - $50