Tool Design Engineer

Job Summary

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

Responsibility
•    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

Academic/Educational Requirements
•    Graduate of an accredited Engineering program in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
•    Eligibility for EGM registration

Required 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