Level 3 Communications, Inc

Test Engineering, Mechanical Tooling Designer/Engineer

Level 3 Communications, Inc$84K — $108K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field; Graduate Degree preferred
  • 2+ years of relevant engineering experience or 6+ years without a degree
  • Strong understanding of production-ready solutions
  • Proficient in CAD software, ideally SolidWorks
  • Knowledge of tooling design standards and GD&T practices
  • Experience with FEA for static and dynamics analysis
  • Familiarity with machining, sheet metal manufacturing, and rapid prototyping techniques

Responsibilities

  • Design mechanical tooling for product build, testing, and repair
  • Collaborate with machine shops to verify new tooling and troubleshoot existing tools
  • Update 3D mechanical models using CAD programs
  • Gather project specifications from customers
  • Recommend tooling requirements to internal teams
  • Generate details, assembly drawings, and Bills of Material (BOM) for tooling projects
  • Create tooling procedures and user manuals

Benefits

  • Access to mentorship and support from experienced team members
  • Engagement in innovative projects and cutting-edge technologies
  • Opportunity for professional development and further education
  • Chance to work in a collaborative team environment
  • Involvement in process optimization and waste reduction initiatives
Full Job Description
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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