Industrial Engineering / Manufacturing Design Co-op

Tigercat Industries Inc.; Brantford; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP

Vacation pay

Outfitter discount

Job summary

Tigercat Industries Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Designer co-op in Ontario to work on tooling, fixturing and material handling devices that support Tigercat product groups. CAD skills will improve safety and quality in fabrication and assembly.

Pursuing a Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering degree, you should have interest or experience in machine design, SolidWorks, GD&T, and lean principles. Strong communication is essential for this on-site role.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering degree or diploma.
• Interest or experience in machine design and component detailing.
• Familiar with 3D modeling (SolidWorks) and GD&T.
• Understanding of drawings and lean manufacturing principles.
• Adaptable to changing work environment and deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate across Tigercat locations is an asset.
• Self-motivated with initiative on technical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement custom tooling and material handling devices.
• Design heavy duty, welded steel fabrications.
• Detail drawing and bill of materials creation and maintenance.
• Coordinate outsourcing of PSRs on manufacturing equipment.
• Coordinate design changes with Manufacturing.
• Support 5S, Kaizen and continuous improvements; value stream mapping & visual controls.
• Solicit and analyze feedback from shop employees to evaluate results.
• Calibrate, validate and maintain tools and testing equipment; certify lifting devices.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D modeling

GD&T

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Education

Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering degree (pursuing)

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

The successful Manufacturing Designer | Industrial Engineering Co-op student will have the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects that require creative solutions to aid fabrication and assembly of all Tigercat product groups. Projects will utilize CAD to developing custom tooling, fixturing and material handling devices that improve overall safety and quality of Tigercat equipment. Knowledge of welding, sheet metal processes, machining, GD&T, assembly/part drawings and lean manufacturing principles would be considered an asset.

Opportunities exist at:

• 1556 Industrial Road, Cambridge, ON
• 54 Morton Avenue East, Brantford, ON

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Learn more about Tigercat at: www.tigercat.com

To excel in this role, you will need strong problem-solving skills, mechanical aptitude, and a passion for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement custom tooling and material handling devices
• Design heavy duty, welded steel fabrications
• Detail drawing and bill of material creation and maintenance
• Manage the outsourcing of PSRs on manufacturing equipment
• Coordination of related design changes with Manufacturing
• Support Lean Practices in 5S, Kaizen and continuous improvements, value stream mapping and visual controls
• Solicit and analyze feedback from shop employees to evaluate results
• Calibrate, validate and maintain tools and testing equipment and certify lifting devices

Qualifications (Experience/Skills):

• Pursuing a Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering Degree, or Mechanical Engineering Design Technologist Diploma
• Experience or a strong desire to be involved in machine design and component detailing
• Familiarity with 3D modeling (SolidWorks)
• Comprehensive understanding of drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerance.
• Must be able to adapt to a changing work environment, competing demands and able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate in a language used in the areas of the world where Tigercat machines operate is a strong asset
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to taking on challenging technical tasks
• Ability to quickly comprehend new concepts, processes and systems

What We Can Offer You:

• Company paid Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP)
• 6% vacation pay entitlement is applied to each pay cheque
• 30% discount at the Tigercat Outfitter's Store

Application Important Information & Requirements:

• Mandatory cover letter, resume, and current transcript required
• Wages will vary ($26 - $29 per hour), and commensurate with the number of years of your program that you have completed
• Please note and be prepared to discuss any mechanical hobbies or interests that you may have outside work / school.
• Accepting 3rdand 4thyear students
• Please note there are no remote or hybrid co-op positions available
• The Paris location is NOT accessible by public transportation. You must provide your own transportation to and from the work site each day.
• The Cambridge, Kitchener & Brantford locations ARE accessible by public transportation, however your own transportation is required for travel to machine test sites, other plants etc.

Allapplication requirements must be met in order to be considered.

Only those selected for potential interview will be contacted.

We thank you for your application!

Tigercat strives to create a respectful, accessible, and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview, or selection processes, please contact Human Resources for assistance. Click here to read more about Tigercat's Accessibility Plan.