Tooling Engineer or Designer

PHM Search Group Inc.; Brantford; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Brantford is seeking a Tooling Engineer or Designer to join their team. The candidate will focus on tooling development in a forging environment, providing hands-on support for tooling builds and improving existing designs. This role involves collaboration on technical processes and documentation to ensure compliance with ISO standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years as a tooling designer, with at least 2 years in forging tools.
• Proficient in 3D CAD software; experience with Solidworks required.
• Experience in continuous improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical tooling support for hot forging processes and equipment.
• Champion new tooling designs and support internal toolroom activities.
• Maintain project documentation to support ISO requirements.

Skills

3D CAD software

Communication

Continuous improvement

Education

Engineering Degree or Engineering Technologist Diploma

Tools

Solidworks

Forging simulation software

Job description

Job Title:

Tooling Engineer or Designer

Job Summary:

Our client in Brantford is currently seeking a Tooling Engineer or Designer to join their team! The candidate, with experience in a Forging environment, will be responsible for forge tooling development and tool prove-outs on the plant floor. This is a hands-on position supporting new tooling builds along with improving mature tool designs.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical tooling support for plant floor processes and equipment, ex. hot forging (hammers, upsetters, benders, presses), machining, welding, and assembly fixtures
• Champion new tooling designs, builds, prove outs with emphasis on hot forging (hammers & upsetters)
• Support external and internal toolroom activities related to tooling builds and modifications
• Maintain proper documentation during the execution of projects to support ISO requirements
• Participate in the research and development of new tools, or modification of existing tooling to improve the manufacturing process
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a tooling designer, with at least 2 years experience with forging tools
• Engineering Degree or Engineering Technologist Diploma, or equivalent tooling experience
• Experience with the processes of forging, shearing, machining & welding is considered a significant advantage
• Proficient in 3D CAD software and experience in the use of Solidworks
• Experience with forging simulation software preferred
• Proven experience in continuous improvement projects
• Self-starter with a h2 approach to action is preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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