Tool Designer - Automotive

DBG Canada; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DBG Canada is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in Mississauga to design stamping dies and fixtures, create BOMs, and drive tooling improvements. You will work with tool room and vendors, maintain layouts, and lead design projects. A strong CAD background and 8 years in mechanical design are required.

Education must be a Bachelor or Master in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. This on-site role offers growth in a metal stamping environment within the automotive and appliance sectors.

Qualifications

• 8 years' experience in mechanical design.
• Experience designing metal stamping dies.
• Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Design stamping dies, robotic and manual weld fixtures and related tooling for production needs.
• Develop design modifications for continuous improvements.
• Create BOMs and detailed drawings for new designs.
• Collaborate with tool room and vendors on tooling questions.
• Maintain accurate plant layouts and communicate design changes.
• Lead special design projects and ensure safety and housekeeping.

Skills

Stamping die design

Robotic weld fixture design

Projection/spot weld fixture design

Assembly fixture design

Materials & fabrication knowledge

Fabrication techniques

CAD tools

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor or Master in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

NX

MS Office

Job description

DBG is a full-service organization that is committed to providing our customers with exceptional quality, on time delivery and cost saving opportunities. DBG supplies high quality metal stamping & fabrication to the automotive, heavy truck and appliance industries. At DBG, we rely on the strength and experience of our Associates for our success.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Tooling:

• Design new stamping dies, robotic and manual weld fixtures, assembly fixtures and any other tooling required for production needs.
• Design modification to existing tooling for continuous improvements projects.
• Create BOMs and detailed drawings for all new designs.
• Work with the tool room and outside vendors to answer any questions/concerns with new tooling designs.

Other Engineering Activities:

• Responsible for maintaining accurate plant layouts.
• Responsible for communicating part and drawing changes to DBG.
• Complete special design projects as assigned.
• Maintain and encourage a safe work environment and good housekeeping in the Engineering Department.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Adhere to IATF and TS procedures.
• Promote and work as a team member in all situations.
• Willing to work overtime as required.

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Stamping Die Design ( 3+ years of Experience).
• Robotic Weld Fixture Design (2+ years of experience).
• Projection/Spot Weld Fixture Design (2+ years of experience).
• Assembly Fixture Design (3+ years of experience).
• Understanding of different material types, their applications, and cost.
• Understanding of different fabrication techniques and where they can be applied.
• Experience quoting tools would be considered an added asset.
• Proficient in SolidWorks and AutoCAD (NX is a bonus).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• Bachelor or Master's in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• 8 years' experience in mechanical design.
• Previous experience designing metal stamping dies.

In compliance with Ontario's Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current, existing vacancy within our organization.