Design Engineer - Senior Level

Full job description

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

WHO WE ARE?

Colonial Tool Group is a precision manufacturing company that manufactures and services equipment used in metalworking. 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 3 years of mechanical design experience, preferably in a custom machine-building or manufacturing environment.
• Strong 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, and 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 of design for manufacturability and design for assembly.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a practical, hands-on approach to engineering.
• Strong 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-$38.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person