Tool Design Engineer

MacDon, Inc.; Canada; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MacDon, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to participate in the design, development, and continuous improvement of fabrication, weld, assembly, paint, and material handling tools and fixtures.

You will develop CAD models, drawings, and analyses, lead design reviews, and contribute to cost estimates and risk assessments while collaborating with cross-functional teams in Canada. This role requires a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, EGM eligibility, and strong communication and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Engineering program in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Eligibility for EGM registration.
• Must possess excellent presentation, organization, communication and logical problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed tool designs to meet objectives of cycle time, tolerances, cost, etc.
• Identify, analyze, and mitigate tool design risks.
• Assist in tool set-up instructions, tool build planning, and commissioning.
• Develop CAD models, drawings, and supporting information that meet MacDon requirements.
• Engineering analysis of designs using hand calculations and electronic FEA to confirm design capabilities.
• Participate in design reviews to provide feedback regarding optimization or ease of tool design.
• Assist in troubleshooting jigs and fixtures during the tool build and prove out phases.
• Provide cost estimates of designed tools.
• Conduct and be involved in Risk Assessments.
• Lead and participate in Continuous Improvement activities.

Skills

GD&T

Hydraulic systems

Electro-mechanical

Manufacturing processes

CAD

FEA software

Design calculations

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

EGM registration eligibility

Tools

CAD Software

FEA Software

Job description

Participate as a team in the design, development, and continuous improvement of fabrication, weld, assembly, paint, and material handling tools and fixtures.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed tool designs to meet objectives of cycle time, tolerances, cost, etc.
• Identify, analyze, and mitigate tool design risks.
• Assist in tool set-up instructions, tool build planning, and commissioning.
• Develop CAD models, drawings, and supporting information that meet MacDon requirements.
• Engineering analysis of designs using hand calculations and electronic FEA (and other) tools to confirm design capabilities.
• Participate in design reviews to provide feedback regarding optimization or ease of tool design.
• Assist in troubleshooting jigs and fixtures during the tool build and prove out phases.
• Provide cost estimates of designed tools.
• Conduct and be involved in Risk Assessments.
• Lead and participate in Continuous Improvement activities.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Engineering program in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Eligibility for EGM registration.

Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
• Familiarity of mechanical components, hydraulic systems, or electro-mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with traditional manufacturing processes (e.g. conventional and CNC machining, laser cutting, brake press forming, punching, welding and powder coat painting).
• Familiarity with a CAD system, FEA software, and design calculations.
• Must possess excellent presentation, organization, communication and logical problem-solving skills.