Colonial Tool Group, a premier provider of broaching tools, Indexable Cutting Tools and spindle services throughout North America, and is seeking a Design Engineer – Senior/Intermediate Level to join our team.

WHO WE ARE?

Colonial tool Group is a precision manufacturing company that manufactures and services equipment used in metal working. Colonial Tool Group also delivers high-quality services through cutting-edge technology and unmatched expertise.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Lead and execute mechanical design projects from initial concept through detailed design, engineering release, and production.
- Create, modify, update, and maintain detailed 3D models, assemblies, and 2D manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks & AutoCAD.
- Design and develop custom machinery, automated equipment, spindles, tooling, fixtures, and machine components.
- Design and develop broaching equipment and broach tooling, including broach tools, tool holders, retrievers, and related machine components.
- Design mechanical systems incorporating hydraulic, pneumatic, servo, and mechanical actuation.
- Develop and modify machine layouts, sub-assemblies, mechanisms, and production tooling.
- Apply sound engineering principles to ensure designs are functional, manufacturable, serviceable, and cost-effective.
- Ensure designs meet manufacturing, technical, quality, safety, and customer requirements.
- Consider machining, fabrication, assembly, inspection, maintenance, and service requirements during the design process.
- Manage multiple projects of varying complexity while maintaining project schedules and priorities.
- Prepare engineering projects for release, including complete Bills of Materials (BOMs), drawings, specifications, and supporting documentation.




- Review existing designs and identify opportunities for cost reduction, improved manufacturability, reliability, and performance.
- Provide technical support to manufacturing during fabrication, assembly, installation, and commissioning.
- Troubleshoot and resolve design-related issues encountered during manufacturing and machine assembly.
- Participate in design reviews and collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, project management, and customers as required.
- Advise the Engineering Manager/Supervisor of project status, completion, technical issues, and potential delays.
- Provide engineering drawings, documentation, and technical information to the manufacturing facility as required.
- Support the installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of equipment when required.
- Perform other engineering and design-related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical degree.
- Minimum 5 working years of mechanical design experience, preferably in a custom machine-building or manufacturing environment.
- Robust experience with SolidWorks; working knowledge of AutoCAD is an asset.
- Experience designing custom machinery, automation, tooling, fixtures, and spindles.
- Experience with broaching machines, broach tooling, broach fixtures, or related machining equipment is considered a strong asset.




- Working knowledge of machine mechanisms, linear motion, bearings, shafts, gears, tools.
- Understanding of manufacturing processes, including machining, fabrication, welding, assembly, and inspection.
- Ability to create and interpret detailed engineering drawings, GD&T;, and manufacturing specifications.
- Experience with BOM creation, engineering change processes, and engineering release procedures.
- Strong understanding ofdesign for manufacturability and design for assembly.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a practical, hands-on approach to engineering.
- Robust organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
- Ability to work independently as well as effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality engineering work.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE The following experience would be considered an asset:

- Custom machine building and special-purpose machinery.
- Spindle and spindle drive designs
- Broaching machines and broach tooling.
- Automotive manufacturing equipment and production systems.
- Automated material handling and part transfer systems.
- Hydraulic and pneumatic clamping and work-holding systems.
- Servo-driven machinery and automated systems.
- Cutting tools, fixtures, gauges, and production tooling.
- Reverse engineering of existing machinery, tooling, and components.

WHAT WE OFFER

- Competitive wages based on experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- A clean, modern manufacturing environment with a strong focus on quality and teamwork.

Pay: $28.00-$36.00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person

📌 Design Engineer – Senior/Intermediate Level (Windsor)
🏢 Colonial Tool
📍 Windsor