Tool Design Engineer

Job Summary

Participate as a team in the design, development, and continuous improvement of fabrication, weld, assembly, paint, and material handling tools and fixtures.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed tool designs to meet objectives of cycle time, tolerances, cost, etc.
• Identify, analyze, and mitigate tool design risks.
• Assist in tool set-up instructions, tool build planning, and commissioning.
• Develop CAD models, drawings, and supporting information that meet MacDon requirements.
• Engineering analysis of designs using hand calculations and electronic FEA (and other) tools to confirm design capabilities.
• Participate in design reviews to provide feedback regarding optimization or ease of tool design.
• Assist in troubleshooting jigs and fixtures during the tool build and prove out phases.
• Provide cost estimates of designed tools.
• Conduct and be involved in Risk Assessments.
• Lead and participate in Continuous Improvement activities.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Engineering program in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Eligibility for EGM registration.

Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
• Familiarity of mechanical components, hydraulic systems, or electro-mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with traditional manufacturing processes (e.g. conventional and CNC machining, laser cutting, brake press forming, punching, welding and powder coat painting).
• Familiarity with a CAD system, FEA software, and design calculations.
• Must possess excellent presentation, organization, communication and logical problem-solving skills.