What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tool Design Engineer position at Onin Technology?
Job Title: Tool Design Engineer
About the Role We are seeking a Tool Design Engineer to design and develop tools, equipment, and systems. In this role, you will conduct research applying principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and materials. A key focus will be implementing sound design for manufacturing principles to produce the simplest, most cost-effective products to meet our end market's needs.
Key Responsibilities
About the Role We are seeking a Tool Design Engineer to design and develop tools, equipment, and systems. In this role, you will conduct research applying principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and materials. A key focus will be implementing sound design for manufacturing principles to produce the simplest, most cost-effective products to meet our end market's needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Create and develop tooling for pulp products, which includes developing Solidworks models and manufacturing drawings, specifying manufacturing processes, developing bills of material, and assembling, testing, and evaluating tooling.
- Evaluate designs regarding cost, manufacturability, serviceability, ergonomics, safety, and compliance with specifications.
- Execute design changes, cost reductions, warranty improvements, and manufacturing methods.
- Perform and analyze tests to track results and make improvements.
- Perform root cause analysis and work towards resolutions.
- Participate in trial testing, machine installation, startup, and support of equipment at customer facilities.
- Ensure the health and safety of others through sound designs applied to manufacturing, assembly, and service.
- Perform other duties as required to meet customers' requirements and deadlines.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent work experience.
- Experienced 3D CAD user; Solidworks preferred.
- Experience with manufacturing drawings, dimensioning and tolerancing, and manufacturing processes.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with a demonstrated basic knowledge of mechanical systems and manufacturing methods.
- Hands-on mechanical experience, including familiarity with basic tools, assembly, and repair of mechanical apparatus.
- Superior computer skills; well-versed in the Microsoft Office Suite (particularly strong with Excel).
- Experience in 2-D CAD or a similar package to support machine and production plant layouts is preferred.
- Ability to thrive in a team environment, providing support and encouraging collaboration.
- Ability to work in a culture of continuous improvement, utilizing provided business tools to drive simplicity, cost reductions, and overall process improvements.
- Collaborative environment working in conjunction with other engineering disciplines, manufacturing, assembly, supply chain, finance, sales, clients, and vendors.
- General work week of 40 hours with the flexibility required to meet project deadlines.
- Comfortable in customer work environments wearing proper protective equipment as required.
- Willing and able to travel to customer sites when required (less than 10% of the time).
- Ability to constantly operate a computer and other office equipment.
- Ability to handle equipment or parts weighing up to 40 pounds to support the machine design process.