Tooling Designer (Automotive)

Schaeffler; Stratford; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative global technology company is seeking a skilled Tool Designer to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and redesigning tools and machine components, while also applying project management methods to ensure timely completion of tasks. You will have the opportunity to train and mentor coworkers, contributing to a collaborative environment that fosters continuous improvement and innovation. With a commitment to employee development, this company offers exciting assignments and outstanding growth opportunities, making it an ideal place for those passionate about advancing their careers in engineering.

Benefits

Medical and Dental Benefits

Pension Matching Contributions

Annual Profit-Sharing Plan

Employee Discount Programs

Qualifications

• 4+ years in tooling and fixturing in precision manufacturing.
• Experience in tool design and precision measurement equipment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Design and redesign tools and machine components.
• Train coworkers in CAD operation and departmental procedures.
• Ensure project data is recorded in a tooling database.

Skills

Tooling and Fixturing Application

Creative Problem Solving

Leadership Skills

Planning and Organizing

Communication Skills

Education

Technical Diploma in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Mechanical Desktop

Unigraphics

Pro-Engineer

Microsoft Office

Job description

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. Does that sound interesting to you? As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.

Our Offering

• Eligible for medical and dental benefits the 1st of the month following date of hire;
• Regular increases, dependent upon performance, until top rate is reached;
• Opportunities for advancement into varying positions with higher pay scales;
• Up to 6% in Pension Matching Contributions, effective 60 days from benefits activation;
• An annual Defined Profit-Sharing Plan (dependent upon company performance);
• Employee Discount programs are available for all employees.
  
  

Your Key Responsibilities

• Design and redesign of tools, quality gauge items, machine components and assemblies.
• Develop formulae for the design of tooling and to automate the design process.
• Apply project management methods to complete several tasks on-time.
• Provide cost evaluation in tooling procurement.
• Train new and established co-workers in drawing standards, the operation of a CAD station, general departmental procedures and other areas. Share knowledge and assist in the development of coworkers skills in performing their assigned duties.
• Ensure all project data is recorded in a tooling database.
• Develop and write tool set-up sheets.
• Act as a technical resource for all personnel involved in the manufacturing process.
• Contribute to a “team-work” environment to facilitate the continuous improvement of quality, job satisfaction, efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Participate in approved training exercises to improve job-related skills.
• Develop and implement new tooling technology, designs and systems and facilitate their ap-plication.
• Introduce changes and improvements to production processes via new or revised tools which benefit the manufacturing process.
  
  

Your Qualifications

• Technical diploma in an engineering discipline or equivalent
• Minimum 4 years’ experience with tooling and fixturing application in precision manufacturing environment.
• Experience in tool design and use precision measurement equipment as asset.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work independently and use creative problem solving techniques to resolve issues.
• Must demonstrate the ability to lead by example and possess acceptable leadership and good communication skills
• The incumbent should possess strong planning, organizing and presentation skills
• Must possess good working knowledge of Windows based computer programs, such as Microsoft Office.
• Proficient in the use of CAD systems (AutoCAD, Inventor, Mechanical Desktop, Unigraphics and/or Pro-Engineer).
  
  

As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves.

Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application.

www.schaeffler.com/careers

Your Contact

Schaeffler Canada Inc.

Jennifer Lois Alexander-Cormier

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Schaeffler Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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