Casting Design Engineer (Creo / Structural Validation)

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Role DescriptionThis is a full-time, on-site role for a Casting Design Engineer (Creo / Structural Validation) located in Tucson, AZ. The responsibilities include designing and developing cast mechanical components, preparing 3D models and detailed engineering drawings using Creo Parametric, and performing structural validation using Pro/Mechanica, Creo Simulate, FEA tools, hand calculations, and engineering judgment. You will collaborate with manufacturing, suppliers, quality, purchasing, and cross-functional engineering teams to support design release, manufacturability, supplier feedback, engineering documentation, and issue resolution. This role requires someone who understands casting design, load paths, GD&T, machining allowances, material behavior, failure modes, and design verification.
Qualifications

• Expertise in Design Engineering, Product Design, and Mechanical Engineering
• Strong proficiency with Computer-Aided Design software, especially Creo Parametric / Pro-E
• Experience designing cast mechanical components for heavy equipment, drivetrain, structures, engines, transmission, axle, hydraulic, or related mechanical systems
• Ability to validate designs using Pro/Mechanica, Creo Simulate, ANSYS, Abaqus, Nastran, or similar tools
• Ability to perform hand calculations for stress, bending, shear, bolted joints, bearing loads, fatigue assumptions, section properties, and basic structural checks
• Good understanding of casting, machining, heat treatment, inspection, and manufacturing processes
• Strong knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, engineering drawings, and design standards
• Experience with DFMEA, DFM, DFMA, APQP, PPAP, NPI, CPI, supplier localization, or engineering release processes is preferred
• Experience with Teamcenter, Windchill, or similar PLM/PDM systems is preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for structural validation and design issue resolution
• Attention to detail and ability to meet project deadlines
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• Experience with Caterpillar, heavy equipment, off-highway, mining, construction, agriculture, rail, drivetrain, or industrial machinery programs is a plus