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
