Associate, Test Engineering, Mechanical Tooling Designer

Reference #44450

Toronto, On

Primary Responsibilities

- Design mechanical tooling to support product build, testing, and repair
- Engage closely with machine shops and operations engineering teams in assembly and verification of new tooling, trouble-shooting existing tools, and procuring parts for prototype units once a design is approved
- Creating and/or updating 3D mechanical models in CAD programs
- Work closely with the customer to gain knowledge of project specifications
- Guide internal customers and make recommendations to tooling requirements
- Generate details, assembly drawings and Bills of Material (BOM) for new and existing tooling projects
- Create tooling procedures and user manuals
- Utilize the PLM application (Team Center) to control tooling documentation and commercial parts creation
- Provide “Design For Manufacturability” input to the “New Product Introduction” process, relating to tooling
- Ensure manufacturing process optimization, capacity utilization, and waste reduction
- Develop novel and innovative technical solutions to solve Manufacturing build challenges
- Assist with preventive maintenance activities as required
- Assemble and repair tooling and/or the coordination of outside services
- Mentor to students working in the Tool design team





Desired Skills and Knowledge

- Can work well and integrate within a team environment.
- Self-driven and motivated with the ability to learn new technologies quickly.
- Strong troubleshooting/debugging and problem solving skills.
- Solid understanding of what it takes to have a production ready solution.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to prepare detailed technical reports and specifications
- Excellent verbal and written communication and collaboration skills.
- Proficient user of FEA for static and dynamics analysis
- Working knowledge of drawing standards and mechanical design GD&T; standard practice
- Working knowledge of a 3D CAD system, preferably SolidWorks
- Applied knowledge in strength of materials and classical analysis methods
- Applied knowledge in machining and sheet metal manufacturing techniques and processes
- Applied knowledge in rapid prototyping techniques and methods
- Applied knowledge in Materials Science

Experience & Education Requirements

- Applicants must be pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree or have obtained their degree within the last 12 months, regardless of age.

*This posting is for a current vacancy. In the province of Ontario, Canada, the salary range for this position will be $77,500 - $89,100

📌 Associate, Test Engineering, Mechanical Tooling Designer/Engineer (Toronto)
🏢 L3Harris Technologies
📍 Toronto