Additive Manufacturing Design Engineer
Summary
Designs and optimizes 3D sand molds and cores for additive manufacturing using an ExOne S-Max binder jet printer, runs solidification simulations, and collaborates with foundry teams to improve casting quality and yield.
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ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING DESIGN ENGINEER
About the Role:
Responsible for the end-to-end design of sand molds and cores, including feeding and gating systems, for centrifugal pump castings produced on our ExOne S-Max binder jet printer. You will run solidification simulations, collaborate with internal foundry teams and external partners, and continuously improve casting yield and quality.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications & Requirements:
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING DESIGN ENGINEER
About the Role:
Responsible for the end-to-end design of sand molds and cores, including feeding and gating systems, for centrifugal pump castings produced on our ExOne S-Max binder jet printer. You will run solidification simulations, collaborate with internal foundry teams and external partners, and continuously improve casting yield and quality.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review the engineering dispatch list to prioritize and complete job orders within the quoted time frame.
- Design 3D sand molds and cores for binder jet additive manufacturing using the ExOne S-Max platform.
- Generate detailed design sheets for each mold and core package to facilitate metal pouring and assembly at any foundry.
- Calculate and design feeding and gating systems prior to casting simulation and 3D printing.
- Perform casting solidification simulations on all mold packages to guarantee castability and minimize defects.
- Collect critical process feedback from foundry partners to improve casting yield and refine simulation parameters, reducing NCMRs and scrap.
- Optimize mold and core designs to maximize utilization of the printer job box volume, reducing print costs.
- Follow up on internal and external NCMRs; implement engineering design changes to 3D models to ensure product quality.
- Support the Process Engineer with print job preparation, machine start-up, and routine maintenance.
- Support the Process Engineer in reviewing laboratory test bar results to improve existing machine recipes.
- Research and expand the supplier base for raw materials (silica sand, resins, activators, cleaners, and related additives)
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Languages: Spanish — Native | English — Intermediate (written and spoken).
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Metallurgical, Materials Engineering or (or related field).
- Experience: Minimum 2 years in a foundry process roles, fusion, foundry engineering preferred.
- Gating & Risering Design
- Metallurgy & Casting Processes
- CAD Modeling (3D)
- Casting Simulation Software
- Foundry Process Knowledge
- Binder Jet / Sand AM Printing
- Strong analytical thinking and structured problem-solving
- Excellent communication skills — able to convey technical details clearly to foundry and engineering teams
- Highly organized with effective time management and ability to handle multiple concurrent job orders
- Team-oriented with a collaborative work style; comfortable interfacing cross-functionally
- Results-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
At Ruhrpumpen, we value every employee, recognizing that each person contributes to our success through their position. We are a growing team, join us and live Rurhpumpen!
At Ruhrpumpen, we value every employee, recognizing that each person contributes to our success through their position. We are a growing team, join us and live Rurhpumpen!