Automotive Designer
ODC Tooling & Molds is a well-established company having 98 years of success as a world-class leader in engineering, designing, and manufacturing custom tooling and special purpose multifunctional machines. As a family business, ODC empowers its employees, utilizing their skills and abilities to service a large diverse customer base with a focus on a variety of industries and applications. Operating out of 2 facilities with a strong team commitment and application of innovative ideas, ODC continues to move forward in an ever-changing environment. The successful candidate will be joining our team at our newly built state-of-the-art facility in North Waterloo.
Job Role: Design of form and trim tooling for the automotive industries
Job Responsibilities:
- Design 3D models in Catia V5
- Design 3D models in SolidWorks
- Design of 2D tooling aids using AutoCAD
- Experience with advanced surfacing and modeling
- Comprehensive knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders
- Reverse engineering from supplied prints as well as physical components
- Participate in design coordination meetings and address critical issues
- Preparation of BOM’s for material requisitioning and direct communication with vendors
- Preparation of documentation and illustrations as required to aid the customer in visualizing concepts and understanding the tooling
- Communicate efficiently with a worldwide customer base and a second US based facility
- Ensure quality controls processes are being followed
Skills & Qualifications:
- Education: College Diploma in Design or equivalent
- Work Experience: 4-8 years
- Proficiency in Cata V5 and SolidWorks
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe
- Strong presentation skills of concepts /designs to a varied audience
- Ability to work independently as well as collaborate with other departments to meet deadlines
- Must be self-motivated and detail oriented with the ability to handle multiple projects
- Ability to problem solve and work in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skill
- Flexibility
- Strong analytical thinking skills
Benefits:
In addition to a competitive salary and overtime after 40 hours per week, ODC also offers the following company paid benefit package.
Extended Health including prescription drugs, dental and para-medical services
- Extended Health including prescription drugs and para-medical services
- Dental
- Life Insurance
- Worldwide Emergency Travel Assistance
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
- Short Term Disability
- Group Registered Retirement Plan - matching program after 1 year of service
- Safety shoe and prescription safety glasses program
Candidates who are interested in becoming a part of our dynamic team environment are invited to apply.
ODC Tooling & Molds welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Schedule:
Supplemental pay types:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Waterloo, ON N2V 1C6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- automotive design: 3 years (required)
Language:
Work Location: In person
