Intermediate Mechanical Designer
Salary: $65,000-$78,000
Location: Mississauga, ON
Hours: Monday- Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Who we are:
TDG is a global leader in building complete interior and exterior lighting systems for rail applications. Our Company has been presenting innovative lighting solutions to the rail and public transportation industries since 1989. With Corporate headquarters based in Mississauga, TDG specializes in LED innovations, continually introducing new technology to provide our customers the best in the market
Why work for us:
We are growing and looking for quality people to join our team! TDG has grown rapidly over the last 5 years and therefore we are searching for talented individuals to grow with our company.
Job Description:
- Spearhead complex 3D models, assemblies, customer drawings, and production drawings using SolidWorks
- Create and review 2D drawings as per GD&T standards
- Design new and retrofit lighting fixtures from concept to production release
- Develop and maintain bills of materials, design documents, design standards, templates, and workflows
- Meet with customers and vendors to ensure designs meet all required specifications
- Evaluate and recommend design improvements based on feedback from internal and external stakeholders
- Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve products, processes, and design practice
- Design products to comply with material and fire-smoke-toxicity declarations, along with regional or international standards
- Conduct design reviews and verify design compliance with customer requirements, applicable standards, and internal procedure
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior designers ,electrical, methods, and testing departments to create jigs, prototypes, or production parts
Requirements and Experience
- 3+ years in a design engineering role or 5+ years in a manufacturing engineering role
- Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Equivalent
- Experience with 3D modeling software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, Inventor, Pro-E, Fusion 360 etc.
- Experience using a PDM system and revision management
- Proficiency with GD&T, manufacturing processes, and DFM (Design for Manufacturability
- Knowledge in machining, injection molding, die casting, and metal / plastic extrusion processes
- Be a strong team player with excellent communication skills
- Have excellent organizational, reporting, and follow-up skills
- Comply with all TDG Policies and Programs
Preferred Skills
- Strong proficiency with SolidWorks
- Understand how costing and manufacturing methods / processes work together
- Familiar with rail and photometry standards as per international or regional requirements
- Ability to mentor junior team members
Education
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology (Design) / University degree in Mechanical Engineering.
