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