Engineer - Tool Design
- Onsite
- Full Time
About the role
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.
What MacDon Has to Offer
- Competitive Compensation aligned with market standards.
- Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
- Retirement Savings: 100% company funded Pension Plan to helps secure your financial future.
- Opportunities for career advancement.
- Mentorship Programs: Work with company leaders who will help guide your career path.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Support for continuing education and professional certifications.
Employee Wellness: Access to wellness programs and fitness benefits.
About MacDon
MacDon is a world leader in technology, innovation, design, and manufacturing of high-performance harvesting equipment.
We are proud of our worldwide reputation for excellence and making impactful products that is harvesting the crops that help producers feed the world.
We are committed to providing a safe and challenging workplace where you can grow both professionally and personally. Join us and part of a company that values innovation, collaboration and employee success.