Tooling Designer (Automotive)

Our Offering

• Eligible for medical and dental benefits the 1st of the month following date of hire;
• Regular increases, dependent upon performance, until top rate is reached;
• Opportunities for advancement into varying positions with higher pay scales;
• Up to 6% in Pension Matching Contributions, effective 60 days from benefits activation;
• An annual Defined Profit-Sharing Plan (dependent upon company performance);
• Employee Discount programs are available for all employees.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Design and redesign of tools, quality gauge items, machine components and assemblies.
• Develop formulae for the design of tooling and to automate the design process.
• Apply project management methods to complete several tasks on-time.
• Provide cost evaluation in tooling procurement.
• Train new and established co-workers in drawing standards, the operation of a CAD station, general departmental procedures and other areas.  Share knowledge and assist in the development of coworkers skills in performing their assigned duties.
• Ensure all project data is recorded in a tooling database.
• Develop and write tool set-up sheets. 
• Act as a technical resource for all personnel involved in the manufacturing process.
• Contribute to a “team-work” environment to facilitate the continuous improvement of quality, job satisfaction, efficiency and customer satisfaction. 
• Participate in approved training exercises to improve job-related skills.
• Develop and implement new tooling technology, designs and systems and facilitate their ap-plication.
• Introduce changes and improvements to production processes via new or revised tools which benefit the manufacturing process.

Your Qualifications

• Technical diploma in an engineering discipline or equivalent
• Minimum 4 years’ experience with tooling and fixturing application in precision manufacturing environment.
• Experience in tool design and use precision measurement equipment as asset.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work independently and use creative problem solving techniques to resolve issues.
• Must demonstrate the ability to lead by example and possess acceptable leadership and good communication skills
• The incumbent should possess strong planning, organizing and presentation skills
• Must possess good working knowledge of Windows based computer programs, such as Microsoft Office. 
• Proficient in the use of CAD systems (AutoCAD, Inventor, Mechanical Desktop, Unigraphics and/or Pro-Engineer).