Title:  Test Engineering, Mechanical Tooling Designer/Engineer

Test Engineering, Mechanical Tooling Designer 

Reference #41007

Toronto, On

Primary Responsibilities

• Design mechanical tooling to support product build, testing, and repair
• Engage closely with machine shops and operations engineering teams in assembly and verification of new tooling, trouble-shooting existing tools, and procuring parts for prototype units once a design is approved
• Creating and/or updating 3D mechanical models in CAD programs
• Work closely with the customer to gain knowledge of project specifications
• Guide internal customers and make recommendations to tooling requirements
• Generate details, assembly drawings and Bills of Material (BOM) for new and existing tooling projects
• Create tooling procedures and user manuals
• Utilize the PLM application (Team Center) to control tooling documentation and commercial parts creation
• Provide “Design For Manufacturability” input to the “New Product Introduction” process, relating to tooling
• Ensure manufacturing process optimization, capacity utilization, and waste reduction
• Develop novel and innovative technical solutions to solve Manufacturing build challenges
• Assist with preventive maintenance activities as required
• Assemble and repair tooling and/or the coordination of outside services
• Mentor to students working in the Tool design team

Desired  Skills and Knowledge

• Can work well and integrate within a team environment.
• Self-driven and motivated with the ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Strong troubleshooting/debugging and problem solving skills.
• Strong understanding of what it takes to have a production ready solution.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to prepare detailed technical reports and specifications
• Excellent verbal and written communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficient user of FEA for static and dynamics analysis
• Working knowledge of drawing standards and mechanical design GD&T standard practice
• Working knowledge of a 3D CAD system, preferably SolidWorks
• Applied knowledge in strength of materials and classical analysis methods
• Applied knowledge in machining and sheet metal manufacturing techniques and processes
• Applied knowledge in rapid prototyping techniques and methods
• Applied knowledge in Materials Science

Experience & Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience, or
  Graduate Degree and a minimum of 0-2 years of prior related experience, or
  In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.

*This posting is for a current vacancy.  In the province of Ontario, Canada, the salary range for this position will be $84,000 - $108,000

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