Tool Designer - Automotive

DBG Canada

$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor or Master's in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 8 years' experience in mechanical design
  • 3+ years of Stamping Die Design experience
  • 2+ years of Robotic Weld Fixture Design experience
  • 2+ years of Projection/Spot Weld Fixture Design experience
  • 3+ years of Assembly Fixture Design experience
  • Proficient in SolidWorks and AutoCAD; NX knowledge is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Design new stamping dies and fixtures for production
  • Modify existing tooling for continuous improvement projects
  • Create BOMs and detailed drawings for new designs
  • Collaborate with tool room and vendors on tooling designs
  • Maintain accurate plant layouts
  • Communicate part and drawing changes effectively
  • Complete special design projects as assigned
  • Promote a safe and well-organized work environment

Benefits

  • Encouragement of teamwork in all situations
  • Opportunity for overtime work as required
  • Focus on maintaining a safe work environment and good housekeeping
  • Development opportunities through special design projects
  • Alignment with IATF and TS quality procedures
Full Job Description
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Tooling:


  • Design new stamping dies, robotic and manual weld fixtures, assembly fixtures and any other tooling required for production needs.
  • Design modification to existing tooling for continuous improvements projects.
  • Create BOMs and detailed drawings for all new designs.
  • Work with the tool room and outside vendors to answer any questions/concerns with new tooling designs.


Other Engineering Activities:

  • Responsible for maintaining accurate plant layouts.
  • Responsible for communicating part and drawing changes to DBG.
  • Complete special design projects as assigned.
  • Maintain and encourage a safe work environment and good housekeeping in the Engineering Department.
  • Adhere to company policies and procedures.
  • Adhere to IATF and TS procedures.
  • Promote and work as a team member in all situations.
  • Willing to work overtime as required.


TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

  • Stamping Die Design ( 3+ years of Experience).
  • Robotic Weld Fixture Design (2+ years of experience).
  • Projection/Spot Weld Fixture Design (2+ years of experience).
  • Assembly Fixture Design (3+ years of experience).
  • Understanding of different material types, their applications, and cost.
  • Understanding of different fabrication techniques and where they can be applied.
  • Experience quoting tools would be considered an added asset.
  • Proficient in SolidWorks and AutoCAD (NX is a bonus).
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.


EDUCATION REQUIRED:

  • Bachelor or Master's in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.


EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

  • 8 years' experience in mechanical design.
  • Previous experience designing metal stamping dies.

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