Description
BCI Solutions is seeking a Foundry Engineering Manager to serve as the technical authority for tooling, engineering systems, and execution. This role owns foundry, machine, and automation tooling; engineering data integrity; product launch support; quality problem-solving; and the technical direction of the engineering team.
This position is well suited for a hands-on engineering leader who values technical accuracy, sound decisions, and solving real problems at the root cause level.
Key Responsibilities
- Own tooling and pattern management across the foundry
- Manage internal and external pattern shops for cost, quality, and delivery
- Control tooling lifecycle including build, revision, wear review, maintenance, and retirement
- Maintain tooling and engineering data accuracy in Odyssey ERP (BOMs, revisions, locations, costs)
- Lead engineering support for new product launches and engineering changes
- Provide structured engineering support for quality issues
- Oversee and assist in quoting process
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Direct and manage the engineering team:
- Set priorities
- Assign work
- Ensure completion to standard
- Establish and enforce engineering and tooling standards, documentation, and change control
What Success Looks Like
- Tooling data matches reality on the floor
- Tool wear is reviewed and managed proactively
- Product launches follow a defined plan with minimal disruption
- Assist quality and production on improving quality issues
- Ensure quotes are processed accurately and timely
- Engineering changes are controlled and communicated
- Ensure pattern shops meet commitments
- The engineering team operates with clarity and accountability
Why BCI Solutions
- Family-owned with long-term stability
- Clear authority and ownership in the role
- Emphasis on systems, structure, and execution
- Competitive pay and benefits
We’re looking for a leader who wants full ownership, expects clear standards, and is prepared to be accountable for results.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred
- Foundry experience strongly preferred
- Experience managing tooling, quoting, and engineering systems
- Prior leadership experience with engineers or technical teams
- Strong organizational, planning, and follow-through skills
- Comfortable enforcing standards and processes