Charter Casting is hiring a Casting Engineer!
Alternative Job Titles: Foundry Engineer, Casting Development Engineer, Iron Casting Engineer, Foundry Process Engineer
About Charter Casting:
Charter Casting is a U.S.-based manufacturer of large complex iron castings and DuraBar®, the industry’s leading continuous cast iron bar. Our operations combine advanced molding capacity, disciplined process control, and hands-on engineering collaboration to deliver consistent quality at an industrial scale. Charter Casting is a member of the Charter Manufacturing family of companies.
Job Summary:
Serve as a technical resource for green sand foundry operations, providing expertise in gating and riser design, pattern and core box construction, parting line strategy, dimensional control, and grey and ductile iron processing. Support customer technical discussions to ensure castings meet material and dimensional requirements, while driving process optimization, continuous improvement, and production stability. Contribute to engineering standards and support effective PPAP execution for new and existing programs.
Position specifics:
Location: Shawano WI
Schedule: Onsite
Travel: Up to 15% domestic travel for customer visits and supplier/manufacturing partners.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Charter Manufacturing is unable to sponsor for employment visas at this time.
Key responsibilities:
Establish and lead advanced gating and risering strategies to ensure directional solidification and optimized yield
Evaluate and influence pattern equipment, core box design, and tool layout for manufacturability and dimensional stability
Define parting line and mold orientation strategies to support feeding, structural integrity, and dimensional control
Provide technical leadership in mold and core interaction issues impacting quality and performance
Investigate root cause analysis involving feeding, tooling, mold design, dimensional instability, and iron behavior
Ensure castings meet blueprint and dimensional requirements through tooling, process, and design adjustments
Provide advanced technical knowledge of in-mold grey and ductile iron behavior to support casting soundness
Utilize advanced casting simulation and process analysis tools to optimize tooling design, feeding strategy, dimensional stability, and manufacturability
Lead process capability improvement initiatives through advanced data analysis, process monitoring, and corrective action implementation
Establish, maintain, and improve engineering documentation, process records, technical standards, and best practices related to casting processes
Lead and support Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities, including dimensional validation, PFMEA input, Control Plan review, and launch readiness
Serve as senior technical liaison between Engineering, Tooling, Quality, Production, and Commercial teams
Mentor and support the technical development of engineers, tooling personnel, and operations teams
What you’ll need:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Metallurgical, Materials Science, or related field) or equivalent combination of education and experience
8+ years of progressive foundry engineering experience in a green sand iron casting environment
Advanced expertise in gating and risering design
Strong knowledge of pattern equipment and core box construction
Strong understanding of blueprint reading and dimensional control
Familiarity with solidification software (MAGMA)
Nice to haves:
Master’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Metallurgical, Materials Science, or related field) or equivalent combination of education and experience
10+ years of progressive foundry engineering experience in a green sand iron casting environment
Extensive experience in grey and ductile iron casting, including in-mold processing
Advanced casting simulation proficiency
Experience leading complex PPAP submissions and customer technical reviews
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We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, along with a 401(k) plan that includes employer matching and profit sharing. Additionally, we offer company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off (PTO).
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Metallurgical, Materials Science, or related) or equivalent
- 8+ years progressive foundry engineering experience in a green sand iron casting environment
- Advanced expertise in gating and risering design
- Strong knowledge of pattern equipment and core box construction
- Strong understanding of blueprint reading and dimensional control
- Familiarity with solidification software (MAGMA)
- Ability to travel domestically up to 15% for customer and supplier visits
- Authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; employer will not sponsor employment visas
- Onsite work at Shawano, WI
- Master's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Metallurgical, Materials Science, or related)
- 10+ years progressive foundry engineering experience in a green sand iron casting environment
- Extensive experience in grey and ductile iron casting, including in-mold processing
- Advanced casting simulation proficiency
- Experience leading complex PPAP submissions and customer technical reviews
Charter Manufacturing Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Affordable Benefits — Medical premiums are often described as affordable, with wellness incentives lowering costs and new voluntary options (critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident) expanding coverage. Dental and vision enhancements further support value without raising contributions.
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Retirement Support — A dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match, profit sharing, and an additional retirement contribution for most employees indicate strong long‑term savings support. These retirement elements are consistently positioned as core strengths of the package.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Quarterly gainsharing and bonuses regularly augment base pay. Profit sharing and shift premiums further boost total compensation.
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What We Do
Charter Manufacturing Company, Inc. is a family-owned group of differentiated metals manufacturing businesses founded in 1936. Our will to grow is our success. It is the result of Charter’s respected team of employees, each person’s dedication to continuous improvement and an entrepreneurial spirit that thrives within the Charter family. Our businesses include Charter Steel, Charter Dura-Bar, Charter Wire and Charter Aarrowcast. Connect with us and learn about the stories and successes our family of employees share. Visit http://www.chartermfg.com/work/jobs/ to learn more about opportunities for employment and where you might fit in
