Designer · Windsor Tooling

Plasman; Windsor; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Plasman Windsor Tooling is seeking a Designer to join our Design team in Windsor, Ontario. The Designer will support new and current product design, collaborate with Engineering Supervisors, and ensure drawings meet customer standards and ISO documentation requirements.

You should have Catia V5 experience and at least three years in tool and mold design, with strong communication and detail orientation to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced automotive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Catia V5 is preferred.
• 3 years of experience in tool & mold design.
• Post secondary degree or diploma in Design, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Excellent communication skills to articulate design decisions and present to stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented approach with a strong aesthetic sense and appreciation for usability.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Review designs with Engineering Supervisor and Program Manager (PM).
• Review Engineering Changes with Engineer Supervisor and PM. (Line up welding, CNC, toolmaker, Boring Mill and EDM Depts.)
• Determine parting line, locks, and mechanisms required. (i.e.: slides, lifters, core pulls, etc.)
• Create preliminary design and meet with Engineering Supervisor, PM and customer for approval.
• Create semi-final design and meet with Engineering Supervisor, PM and customer for approval.
• Create final drawings and meet with Engineering Supervisor, PM and customer for approval.
• Incorporate Part concessions into surface or solid part data for changes requested by Windsor Tooling for better tooling conditions.
• Maintaining ISO documentation.
• Translate and issue files to appropriate departments.
• Review and understand customer standards.
• Review mold flow, cooling and warp analysis.
• Tooling feasibilities (red pen), for new designs and Engineering Changes.
• Have an understanding of areas of part concerns (i.e.: windage, cooling issues, wall stock, rib read thru, texturing etc.).
• Review and understand part prints and knowledge of GD & T.
• Any other duties

Skills

Tool & mold design

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Project management

Education

Post-secondary degree in Design/Engineering/CS

Tools

Catia V5

Job description

One Company, One Driving Force.

With a rich history dating back over 45 years, Plasman is a leading global automotive and manufacturing company with several locations across North America and Europe. At Plasman, you will work with the world's best and brightest to shape the future of our global company. Our employees come from rich and diverse backgrounds working collectively together for the success of one company. We believe the most impressive thing we’ve built is our workforce. And together, we will accomplish more than ever imagined. ™

We are Plasman. And we are One Driving Force.

Plasman's Windsor Tooling is currently seeking a new member to join our Design team as a:

DESIGNER

The Designer is responsible for customer assistance in various areas of design and design support required for new and current products at Plasman's Windsor Tooling facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review designs with Engineering Supervisor and Program Manager (PM).
• Review Engineering Changes with Engineer Supervisor and PM. (Line up welding, CNC, toolmaker, Boring Mill and EDM Depts.)
• Determine parting line, locks, and mechanisms required. (i.e.: slides, lifters, core pulls, etc.)
• Create preliminary design and meet with Engineering Supervisor, PM and customer for approval.
• Create semi-final design and meet with Engineering Supervisor, PM and customer for approval.
• Create final drawings and meet with Engineering Supervisor, PM and customer for approval.
• Incorporate Part concessions into surface or solid part data for changes requested by Windsor Tooling for better tooling conditions.
• Maintaining ISO documentation.
• Translate and issue files to appropriate departments.
• Review and understand customer standards.
• Review mold flow, cooling and warp analysis.
• Tooling feasibilities (red pen), for new designs and Engineering Changes.
• Have an understanding of areas of part concerns (i.e.: windage, cooling issues, wall stock, rib read thru, texturing etc.).
• Review and understand part prints and knowledge of GD & T.
• Any other duties

Qualifications, Skills and Experience We're Looking For:

• Experience in Catia V5 is preferred.
• 3 years of experience in tool & mold design.
• Post secondary degree or diploma in Design, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Excellent communication skills to articulate design decisions and present to stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented approach with a strong aesthetic sense and appreciation for usability.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Plasman values and supports the unique talents and strengths that each employee brings to our organization. We invest in our people and give them the tools they need to achieve success in their career.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER If you need an accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process or have any questions, please contact HR.

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