Manufacturing Designer | Fixture Designer | Industrial Engineering - Brantford ON

Manufacturing Designer | Fixture Designer | Industrial Engineering - Brantford ON

As a Fixture Designer | Manufacturing Designer, you will be responsible for the design of tooling and fixtures to facilitate fabrication/machining/assembly of production parts as per engineering drawings. The role requires close communication with various members of the Tigercat team (product designers/engineers, planners/value stream leaders, welders, machinist, assemblers, supervisors, etc.) on a daily and on-going basis in order to ensure your fixture designs meet the needs of the workers, design intent of the engineers, and produces Tigercat products that meet quality standards in the safest and most efficient manner.

Day shift: 5 x 8 hour shifts; Monday to Friday

Location: 54 Morton Ave. E, Brantford, ON

Responsibilities may include:

• Design and create drawings for fixtures, tooling, and material handling devices using Solidworks
• Perform calculations necessary for the design of fixturing
• Maintain drawing files and distribute files to appropriate personnel
• Conduct detailed design review meetings with a cross-functional team
• Communicate with various personnel in order to establish optimal sequence of operations to fabricate/machine/assemble parts or products to promote safe and efficient utilization of fixtures
• Solicit and analyze feedback and evaluate results to identify opportunities for improvement in current/future fixture designs
• Recommend purchased parts/equipment as needed to meet design requirements
• Review production schedules, engineering specifications, orders, and related information to obtain knowledge of manufacturing methods, procedures, and activities

Skills and Experience:

• Proficient in Solidworks (with FEA / Simulation knowledge an asset), AutoCAD and MS Office
• Proven experience in the design and development of tooling / fixtures
• Mechanical Engineering Technologist Diploma or Undergraduate Degree in Engineering or related field, P. Eng. an asset
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in the production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
• Comprehensive understanding of drawings, schematics and specifications, geometric dimensioning and tolerances
• Ability to make sound decisions
• Good problem-solving skills
• Effective organizational and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Positive attitude with the ability to work in a professional manner, especially when dealing with customers or co-workers
• Must be adaptable to a changing work environment, competing demands, and able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events
• Travel to multiple locations as needed (valid license required)

What We Can Offer You:

Family-Oriented Company: Lots of social events, BBQ’s, pizza parties and more!

Competitive Wages and Profit Sharing: In addition to competitive wages, we celebrate our financial success together through profit sharing.

RRSP Matching Program: Retirement planning? We’ve got your back!

Skills Development and Training Reimbursement: An opportunity to self-identify industry-related learning opportunities available for pre-approval and repayment.

Company-Paid Healthcare Benefits and EAP: Your well-being matters. Our healthcare benefits go beyond prescriptions and medications. Take advantage of massages, physiotherapy, vision coverage and more! Plus, our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP) offers many exciting free programs.

Active Social Committee: Take part in our annual family picnic, adult and children’s Christmas parties, theatre events, sporting events and tournaments, family outings, and discounted admission prices for attractions across Ontario!

Why Tigercat?

At Tigercat, we're more than just a company – we're a tight-knit family, who thrives on teamwork and is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation. We believe in fostering a safe, encouraging, and collaborative environment where your contributions and talents are valued and supported.

Our employees say it best! Hear what they have to say about working at Tigercat! My Tigercat Story

Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

We thank you for your application!

Tigercat Industries strives to create a respectful, accessible, and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview, or selection processes, please contact Human Resources for assistance.