The Lawton Standard Co. · 1 month ago
Foundry Engineer
St Paul, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$80K/yr - $100K/yr
2+ years expThe Lawton Standard Co. is seeking a skilled Foundry Engineer to join their Northern Iron team. In this role, you will design and improve tooling, develop manufacturing processes, and provide engineering support to ensure high-quality castings while collaborating with various teams to drive continuous improvement.
Industrial EngineeringManufacturingMiningPrecious Metals
Responsibilities
Develop and revise gating/risering and tooling drawings/layouts with a focus on standardization
Troubleshoot casting defects identified by Quality, Engineering, or Production
Make data-driven decisions; gather, validate, and leverage relevant data
Use problem-solving methods including 5 Why, Fishbone, A3, 8D, and Kata
Assist in accurate job cost estimates for tooling and castings
Create and maintain foundry routing, bills of material, and standardized work documentation
Support new job start-ups and quality/productivity improvements by observing and advising through the foundry process
Assist in resolving customer dimensional, machining, and form/fit issues related to tooling or equipment
Lead and participate in continuous improvement projects across the business, ensuring sustainable results
Collaborate with Platform Engineering to analyze data for process improvement projects
Stay current on emerging technologies to maintain a competitive advantage
Identify and communicate process changes to improve productivity, quality, cost, safety, and environmental performance
Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred
OR a Supervisor Certificate / Associate's degree in Engineering Technology, Drafting, Industrial Arts, etc. with additional experience
Minimum 2 years of casting/tooling engineering experience in an iron foundry preferred
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical skills
Willingness to be hands-on and engaged in the foundry environment
Benefits
Steady, reliable work
Career growth in a high-demand trade
Competitive pay
On-the-job training
Vacation, PTO, and holiday pay
Strong work/life balance
Supportive, family-focused culture
Company
The Lawton Standard Co.
The Lawton Standard Co. is bringing foundries into the future. We are specialists in high alloy and complicated metallurgical castings.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
NewSpring
2023-07-18Private Equity
Leadership Team
Tim Flannery
Chief Financial Officer
Tierney Grutza
Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)
Recent News
2025-04-26
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2025-03-27
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