Designer, Development (Tooling)

Husky Technologies; Bolton; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Husky Technologies is seeking a Designer, Development (Tooling) in Bolton, ON. You will work with engineers and design specialists to develop injection molding tooling and drive product development with strong leadership and a focus on design quality.

Key duties include creating concept designs, performing analyses, and mentoring teammates. The role emphasizes collaboration across disciplines and adherence to design standards to deliver robust tooling solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 5+ years of design execution and project leadership experience.
• Extensive experience with injection molding tooling development.
• Strong modeling/detailing capabilities and engineering calculations.
• Proficient in GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Knowledge of manufacturability and assembly processes.
• Experience sizing and selecting components (motors, bearings, sensors, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Develop injection molding tooling concepts within a formal product development process.
• Apply engineering principles to tooling design and material selection.
• Create system-level designs including CAD layouts and function block diagrams.
• Perform structural, thermal, and dynamics calculations; support tolerance stack-up.
• Lead design reviews, mentor team members, and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and design standards; participate in FMEA.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Electrical, Software, Validation, and Manufacturing.

Skills

Design execution

Project leadership

Injection molding tooling

Concept design

Modeling & detailing

Engineering calculations

Stress analysis

GD&T

Manufacturing knowledge

Autonomous work

Team collaboration

Cavitation tooling experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

FEA software

GD&T standards

Job description

Job Description

Title: Designer, Development (Tooling)

Id: 21407

Type: FullTime

Location: Bolton, ON

Husky TechnologiesTM a company with a strong foundation built on innovation, close customer relationships, a strong sense of community and a unique culture and values. We are looking for people with the inspiration and talent to develop with us as we pursue our ambitious growth strategy.

Husky TechnologiesTM offers a wealth of opportunity for personal growth and development. Most importantly, Husky Technologies TM offers an opportunity to work with – and be challenged by – a team of great people. Our success is possible because of the creativity, intelligence and passion of our people around the world and their desire to lead change. At the same time, we are not afraid to expect a lot and strive for leadership in all of our key markets. We are a company taking on new challenges and for the right people this means exceptional career development opportunities, the chance to be part of a team that is the best in the world at what we do and the experience that comes from working in an environment that demands constant transformation and innovation.

Husky TechnologiesTM Canadian manufacturing facilities and global headquarters are located in Bolton, Ontario on a large, beautiful campus located just 20 minutes north of Toronto’s Pearson International Airport. Features include a fitness and wellness center, intramural sports activities, on-site cafeteria, and clean, state-of-the‑art manufacturing facilities with outstanding safety records. We offer a great work environment and competitive total compensation package, including above market retirement savings plan and market competitive group benefits.

Husky TechnologiesTM is an exciting company with tremendous potential. We have a great team and great expectations. If you are attracted to bold goals, believe in uncompromising honesty, support mutual respect, care about environmental responsibility, have a passion for excellence and a desire to make a positive contribution – then we want you to join the Husky TechnologiesTM team!

Vacancy: Replacement

Salary : 85k-130k

Role Description

• Work within a team of Engineers/Design Specialists in the development of new Injection Molding tooling products following appropriate steps within a formal product development process
• Apply scientific/engineering principles in the design of tooling.
• Create system level concept designs in various levels of detail including function block diagrams, CAD layouts, functional decomposition.
• Sizing and selection of components (for example, but not limited to motors, sensors, bearings, pneumatic and hydraulic components, etc.) as well as material selection and application of design standards.
• Optimize design based on manufacturing processes (DFM), assembly and test
• Perform calculations and analysis (structural FEA, thermal, dynamics, tolerance stack‑up, etc.)
• Detailed drawings and application of GD&T and tolerance stack‑up analysis as well as material selection and application of design standards
• Modify and maintain Husky design standards.
• Responsible for detail verification using knowledge of design standards
• Creation of design documents and validation plans.
• Contribute to and verify engineering documentation with meticulous attention to details.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and training to team members within their area of primary expertise.
• Lead and contribute to design reviews and brainstorming sessions.
• Participate in or lead continuous improvement activities.
• Verify all concept and systems level process steps of the Product Development process and Product Release process are followed.
• Drive product development process levering team collaboration.
• Design risk mitigation including participation or facilitation of FMEA
• Champion of product compliance to regulatory requirements.
• Cross discipline interaction and communication including cross discipline inputs – Analysis, Electrical, Software, Fluid Power, Metallurgy, Manufacturing, Validation/Test
• Represent Husky technically in front of customers of startup support and troubleshooting.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Skills And Abilities

• 5+ years of design execution and project leadership experience, preferred in a related industry.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and strong presentation skills
• Advanced knowledge of injection molding products, market and customer requirements.
• Expert in modeling and detailing techniques.
• Expert in calculating design parameters and applying engineering principles to design.
• Strong understanding of stress analysis techniques, defining inputs and interpreting outputs.
• Strong time management and organizational skills for maximum efficiency.
• Illustrates attention to detail when completing tasks.
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong creativity and innovation skills
• Creative ability to generate concept designs and select optimal concepts
• Strong sense of ownership
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes
• Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously, and as part of a highly cohesive team
• Experience working with or designing multiple cavitation tooling solutions for the injection molding industry is an asset (PET preforms, closures, thin wall packing).
• Experience selecting and sizing various components based on engineering calculations. (for example, but not limited to, gearboxes, bearings, belts, seals, servo motors, bushings, pneumatic and hydraulics, etc.)
• Well-rounded – hands‑on mechanical ability and passion for interests and hobbies outside of work

Husky TechnologiesTM offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and excellent opportunities for growth and advancement.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity and respect, value and welcome diversity in our workplace.

Husky Technologies TM also values being a great place to work and strives to maintain a safe workplace.

Accordingly, Husky TechnologiesTM conditions all offers of employment on satisfactory completion of background checks.

Husky TechnologiesTM is committed to developing inclusive, barrier‑free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the member of the Talent Acquisition team in a timely fashion of any disabilities that requires accommodation measures in order to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

No agency or telephone inquiries please.