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Clow Valve - Foundry Tooling Engineer
Mcwaneinc · Oskaloosa, IA, United States · Active · SmartRecruiters
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| Field | Value |
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| Company | Mcwaneinc |
| Title | Clow Valve - Foundry Tooling Engineer |
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| Department / team | Engineering |
| Location | Oskaloosa, IA, United States |
| Work model | - |
| Employment type | Full Time |
| Salary | - |
| Status | active |
| ATS provider | SmartRecruiters |
| Posted / first seen | 2026-02-25 / 2026-05-31 |
| Changed / last seen | 2026-05-31 / 2026-06-06 |
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Description
Today, Clow Valve Company operates at two locations: Oskaloosa, Iowa, and Riverside, Calif. The Oskaloosa plants include iron and brass foundries, a machine shop, assembly, finished goods warehousing, shipping and administrative offices. The Riverside location includes a sales office and distribution center. We are proud to continue our history of offering manufactured products that comply with “Made in the USA” requirements.
Purpose:
The Tooling Engineer proactively partners with both internal and external customers to understand all tooling demands and drives casting excellence by applying forward-thinking tooling technologies that ensure manufacturing excellence.
Key Performance Indicators:
Sustainability :
-98% of castings produced without tooling-related defects.
-Total hours of production downtime related to tooling failures per month.
Customer Experience:
-Establish appropriate average time to respond and support tooling-related production concerns.
-Establish appropriate average time from tooling request to release.
Core Functions:
Solutions and Innovation (40%): Studiously work with all customers to understand the tooling requirements. Utilize forward-thinking innovative technologies to design new tooling and/or improve current tooling to increase per-day mold yields and decrease scrap percentage. Develop trusting partnerships with tooling vendors to guarantee a cohesive relationship that maximizes industry knowledge and tooling accessibility. Consistently conduct feasibility studies, cost analysis, and risk assessments to accurately inform appropriate stakeholders of tooling opportunities. Diligently managing tooling projects from inception to fruition, guaranteeing project timelines are met and deviations are communicated.
Project Management (40%): Collaborate with other project leaders to diagnose and address tooling concerns that could contribute to casting defects, and support effective scheduling, planning, and prioritization processes by maintaining strong communication with all stakeholders.
Professional Development (20%): Initiate, identify, and facilitate innovative, feasible, and cost-effective improvements to propel manufacturing processes and design enhancements that position Clow Valve as a leader in the waterworks industry. Be a knowledge resource and mentor for the organization by actively seeking professional development opportunities that provide a thorough understanding of industry standards, customer specifications, manufacturing limitations, and compliance requirements.
Technical Skills:
-Proficient in Engineering principles and Foundry processes.
-Excellent written, verbal, and oral communication skills at all levels of knowledge.
-Proficient in 2D part print reading, 3D, GD&T, & PDM practices, including rigging and gating design, experience with solidification software.
-Self-motivated with attention to detail, ability to multitask/prioritize and solutions-oriented
-Defined knowledge of measurement techniques. Proficient in understanding tooling design safety and regulatory requirements
Education & Experience:
Required:
-Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Tooling Design, Mechanical Engineering, or Metallurgy with experience with tooling design.
-Or 5 – 7 years of experience in tooling design with foundry experience.
Preferred:
-Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Tooling Design, Mechanical Engineering, or Metallurgy with 5+ years of experience with tooling design and green sand foundry experience.
-Proficiency with AutoCAD/Solid works and experience with lean manufacturing principles.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA- gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
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| Salary Raw | Today, Clow Valve Company operates at two locations: Oskaloosa, Iowa, and Riverside, Calif. The Oskaloosa plants include iron and brass foundries, a machine shop, assembly, finished goods warehousing, shipping and administrative offices. The Riverside location includes a sales office and distribution center. We are proud to continue our history of offering manufactured products that comply with “Made in the USA” requirements. Purpose: The Tooling Engineer proactively partners with both internal and external customers to understand all tooling demands and drives casting excellence by applying forward-thinking tooling technologies that ensure manufacturing excellence. Key Performance Indicators: Sustainability : -98% of castings produced without tooling-related defects. -Total hours of production downtime related to tooling failures per month. Customer Experience: -Establish appropriate average time to respond and support tooling-related production concerns. -Establish appropriate average time from tooling request to release. Core Functions: Solutions and Innovation (40%): Studiously work with all customers to understand the tooling requirements. Utilize forward-thinking innovative technologies to design new tooling and/or improve current tooling to increase per-day mold yields and decrease scrap percentage. Develop trusting partnerships with tooling vendors to guarantee a cohesive relationship that maximizes industry knowledge and tooling accessibility. Consistently conduct feasibility studies, cost analysis, and risk assessments to accurately inform appropriate stakeholders of tooling opportunities. Diligently managing tooling projects from inception to fruition, guaranteeing project timelines are met and deviations are communicated. Project Management (40%): Collaborate with other project leaders to diagnose and address tooling concerns that could contribute to casting defects, and support effective scheduling, planning, and prioritization processes by maintaining strong communication with all stakeholders. Professional Development (20%): Initiate, identify, and facilitate innovative, feasible, and cost-effective improvements to propel manufacturing processes and design enhancements that position Clow Valve as a leader in the waterworks industry. Be a knowledge resource and mentor for the organization by actively seeking professional development opportunities that provide a thorough understanding of industry standards, customer specifications, manufacturing limitations, and compliance requirements. Technical Skills: -Proficient in Engineering principles and Foundry processes. -Excellent written, verbal, and oral communication skills at all levels of knowledge. -Proficient in 2D part print reading, 3D, GD&T, & PDM practices, including rigging and gating design, experience with solidification software. -Self-motivated with attention to detail, ability to multitask/prioritize and solutions-oriented -Defined knowledge of measurement techniques. Proficient in understanding tooling design safety and regulatory requirements Education & Experience: Required: -Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Tooling Design, Mechanical Engineering, or Metallurgy with experience with tooling design. -Or 5 – 7 years of experience in tooling design with foundry experience. Preferred: -Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Tooling Design, Mechanical Engineering, or Metallurgy with 5+ years of experience with tooling design and green sand foundry experience. -Proficiency with AutoCAD/Solid works and experience with lean manufacturing principles. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA- gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law. |
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| First Seen At | 2026-05-31 17:45:46Z |
| Last Seen At | 2026-06-06 11:12:50Z |
| Last Checked At | 2026-06-06 11:12:50Z |
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| Source Posted At | 2026-02-25 21:21:31Z |
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