Senior Turnkey Systems Designer

Job summary

Responsible for designing automated welding and metal forming tooling and equipment using 3D modeling environments. This includes creating fixtures, robotic end of arm tools, and maintaining technical documentation such as BOMs and process flow documents.

Job details

What you will do We have an exciting opportunity to join our Design Team as we are actively recruiting for the position of Senior Turnkey Systems Designer responsible for the design of automated welding and metal forming tooling and equipment in a 3D modeling environment. These responsibilities will include but are not limited to fixtures and tooling for Resistant Spot Welded and GMA Welded assemblies; Robotic End of Arm Tools; selection and application of purchased items supporting the process requirements like rotary index tables, drawn arc welders (DAW), sealant/adhesive applicators, monitoring, measuring, error proofing solutions. This position will report to a Turnkey Systems Design Group Leader. Our company CenterLine (Windsor), Limited is a recognized leader in manufacturing standard configured products and custom designed resistance welding, spot welding, arc welding and metal working equipment. A dynamic vertically integrated family-owned business since 1957, CenterLine is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed companies. Our company is growing and offers additional career opportunities as you develop skills and gain experience. Please see our website WWW.CNTRLINE.COM for more details on opportunities within our company. Our people are our key competitive advantage in today’s global market. We are committed to bridging the digital gap between the organization and our customers by enabling and supporting the organization with emerging technology and protecting the organization and its data by enforcing industry best practices. Commitment to our People You will gain extensive process and product experience to expand your knowledge and personal development in a family-oriented culture that promotes engagement and work/life balance. What we’re looking for Work within a multi-shift flexible design group environment while interfacing with Robot Simulations, Controls Design, Project Management, Mechanical Build and Detailing staff to complete all assigned tasks. Completion of accurate 3D designs, generation of BOM’s (Bill of Materials) for purchasing and manufacturing requirements. Create and/or maintain various documents to support the design effort & customer requirements including but not limited to ECR/ECNs, process flow documents, sequence of operations documents, 2D machine layouts, etc. What you need to succeed Minimum 8 years’ experience in machine design Innovation, creativity, attention to detail and problem-solving skills are essential. Must be organized, have proven ability to work under tight time constraints as well as the ability to provide reasonable time estimates for task completion. Strong mechanical aptitude, willingness to be “hands on” when required Knowledge of PLM systems and understanding of revision control is desirable. Intermediate to advanced computer skills 2D & 3D CAD modeling software experience desirable (AutoDesk Inventor, AutoCad preferred) Additional Benefits Health, dental, vision care Life insurance Company pension plan Tuition reimbursement Employee Assistance Plan Retirement benefits Wellness committee Wage Range: $36.00 - $52.00 hourly This posting is for an existing vacancy within our team. Interested candidates are asked to apply with an updated resume no later than Friday, October 2, 2026 CenterLine (Windsor) Limited is committed to having a workforce that is reflective of diversity, equity and inclusion and strongly encourages applications from qualified individuals from the designated groups. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Centerline Windsor Limited will provide accommodations anytime throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, process, please inform the Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

What you’ll do

Responsible for designing automated welding and metal forming tooling and equipment using 3D modeling environments. This includes creating fixtures, robotic end of arm tools, and maintaining technical documentation such as BOMs and process flow documents.

Requirements

Requires a minimum of 8 years of experience in machine design with strong mechanical aptitude and proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD software. Candidates should be organized, creative, and capable of working under tight time constraints.

Benefits

• Health care • Dental care • Vision care • Life insurance • Company pension plan • Tuition reimbursement • Employee Assistance Plan • Retirement benefits • Wellness committee

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• 3D Modeling · Preferred
• AutoCAD · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• 3D Modeling
• Machine Design
• AutoDesk Inventor
• AutoCad
• PLM Systems
• Bill of Materials (BOM)
• Robotic End of Arm Tooling
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Problem Solving
• Revision Control
• 2D Machine Layouts
• Automated Welding Design

Job areas

• Engineering
• Manufacturing