Automotive Tooling Engineer

Default Brand; Guelph; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid holidays and vacations

Education assistance

Job summary

Default Brand is seeking a mechanical engineer to design and support automotive glass tooling products while collaborating with internal teams and vendors.

The ideal candidate has robust mechanical design experience, is proficient in CAD applications, and understands fabrication manufacturing. The role requires excellent communication skills, commitment to safety, and the ability to travel occasionally.

A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including health insurance and an education assistance program.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical design and detailing.
• Understanding of fabrication manufacturing with CNC machining and welding.
• Proficient in using problem-solving models and providing statistical data.
• Knowledge of GDT and tolerance stack-up analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support automotive glass tooling products.
• Facilitate design and development of multiple projects.
• Maintain communications with project teams and manufacturing plants.
• Support engineering activities with internal and external customers.

Skills

Mechanical design and detailing

Problem-solving

3D CAD applications

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo CAD software

Job description

Northwood OE Group
2401 E Broadway St
Northwood, OH 43619, USA

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support new and existing automotive glass tooling products and processes (to include, but not limited to: artwork, shaping, tempering, lamination, and inspection).
• Identify develop, and support OE Engineering group processes as required (to include, but not limited to: product and tooling design, simulation, surfacing, CMM, laser scanning, flat shape development, artwork, data management, and vendor/supplier development).
• Facilitate the design, development, and validation of simultaneous projects; ensuring projects meet delivery schedules and are within established budget.
• Act as engineering interface with plant process owners.
• Act as engineering interface with tooling vendors/suppliers.
• Support engineering activities with internal and external customers as required.
• Research and develop new and existing materials for both new and existing products and processes to mitigate risks associated with introducing new products and procedures into the production environment.
• Assist plants with initial tooling trials and first part development on NMI programs as required.
• Assist plants with tooling related maintenance and engineering change requests as required.
• Assist in the population and maintenance of tooling standardizations and tool activity databases.
• Maintains good verbal and written communications with project teams and manufacturing plants.
• Works within a team environment, to identify and resolve key process issues.
• Interface with OE Engineering team on part design, tool design, and process design, including working with the Advanced Assembly team to ensure glass products are consistent and work properly with the assembly processes.
• Maintain good verbal and written communications with program and plant teams.
• Works within a team environment, to identify and resolve key process issues as they arise.
• Work in compliance with all safety rules and regulations.
• Ability to travel 10‑15% of time.
• Adherence to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Top 3 Competencies Needed for Success in the Role

• Safety & Quality Focus: Demonstrates a visible commitment to safety, quality, and ethical behavior.
• Customer Focused: Collaborates with customers to develop initiatives that are focused on mutual business success.
• Passion for Excellence: Demonstrates and fosters a sense of urgency, drive and personal commitment.

Qualifications Required

• Experience in mechanical design and detailing.
• Understanding of the fabrication manufacturing industry that involves CNC machining and welding.
• Experience in using problem-solving models and providing statistical data to support results.
• Proficient in 3D CAD applications.
• Knowledge of GDT and tolerance stack-up analysis.

Qualifications Desired

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Project management experience in automotive field.
• Experience in Creo CAD software.

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, which includes 401k, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, company paid holidays, paid vacations, and education assistance.

NSG Group/Pilkington is an equal opportunity employer; M/F/D/V encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. Applicants have the option to confidentially self-identify or not self-identify when applying.

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