Foundry Product Engineering Manager

About Us: Vulcan Metals Corporation is a leader in complex engineered castings, delivering critical components to industries such as Rail, Military, Oil & Gas, and Power Generation. With over 100 years of innovation, we're known for precision, reliability, and making a real impact. Join us and be part of a legacy built on excellence!

Position Overview: The Foundry Product Engineering Manager at Vulcan Metals - Tacoma, leads a multidisciplinary team optimizing product designs and foundry processes to improve product quality, reduce standard costs, and enhance customer satisfaction. This role oversees all technical aspects of foundry engineering from initial concept through to production for large, mission-critical steel castings. The position is accountable for developing and improving manufacturing methods, leveraging simulation and modeling tools, and ensuring alignment between product requirements and plant capabilities.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Direct and oversee the design and development of gating, risering, and manufacturing methods to meet performance, cost, and quality requirements.
• Guide casting simulation efforts to validate and refine designs prior to production.
• Lead Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews with customers and internal teams.
• Ensure new and existing customer product lines are optimized for process efficiency and foundry capability.
• Coordinate technical communication with customers to resolve product issues and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive efforts to modernize the use of CAD, solidification modeling, and digital tools in the engineering workflow.

Team Management & Collaboration

• Manage and mentor a team of engineers and skilled tradespeople in the Pattern Shop.
• Establish goals, performance expectations, and development plans for all direct reports.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration with Machining, Quality, Scheduling, and Sales to support production readiness and customer satisfaction.
• Support training and knowledge transfer across the team to develop future engineering talent.
• Collaborate with finance and operations to support standard costing accuracy and cost reduction initiatives.
• Lead engineering contributions to new product introductions and pattern builds.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Material, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering (required).
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in foundry engineering or a closely related field, including leadership experience.
• Prior experience working in a heavy-industry or jobbing foundry environment preferred.
• Prior leadership experience required.
• Employment eligibility requires U.S. person status under ITAR regulations, including U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or other protected individuals due to export control requirements.

Experience:

• Deep knowledge of foundry processes, casting simulation, and pattern equipment.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD and solidification modeling software (e.g., MAGMA).
• Understanding of metallurgy, casting design principles, and dimensional tolerancing.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and process improvement techniques.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Proven leadership and team-building capabilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Effective interpersonal and cross-functional communication.
• Highly organized and adaptable to dynamic priorities.

Shift: Monday - Friday, 6:00AM - 2:30PM
Location: Tacoma, WA
Salary Range: $107,219.00 - $134,024.00

Why join our team at Vulcan Metals Corp?  What sets us apart is our commitment to safety, quality, innovation, and excellence. Our team of dedicated employees is the driving force behind our success—they bring expertise, passion, and a relentless drive to deliver results that make a lasting impact. We know that our people are our greatest asset, and we're committed to attracting and retaining the best talent in the industry to keep us moving forward. 
  
Benefits: 

• Competitive Pay 
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance options
• Life and AD&D coverage provided by Vulcan Metals Corp.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage provided by Vulcan Metals Corporation
• Paid Holidays, PTO, and Vacation
• 401(k) with a company match
• Employee Training and Education Reimbursement opportunities
• We also recognize and reward our employees for the great outcomes they produce and for living Our Values with local and global programs.

100 years of knowledge and experience behind us, endless opportunities ahead.     
 
Prior to commencing employment, you will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment medical examination, including drug testing, and a background check.

Vulcan Metals Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, engaging, and flexible environment for our people because great things happen when individuals are given the opportunity to bring themselves into their work. All employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.  
 
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