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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Senior · 5+ years
- Minimum education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
The Manufacturing Designer will develop detailed designs for production tooling and fixtures while collaborating with engineers to optimize manufacturing processes. They are responsible for creating technical drawings, managing bills of materials, and overseeing design projects to ensure high-quality deliverables.
Job details
Manufacturing Drafter/Designer (Silent-Aire) What you will do As a Manufacturing Designer, you will play a crucial role in the design and development of tooling used on the production floor to ensure efficient and effective manufacturing processes. You will create detailed drawings and specifications that guide the production team in building high-quality products. Collaborating closely with engineers and production staff, you'll contribute to optimizing processes for manufacturability and cost-effectiveness. Your expertise will help streamline operations and enhance overall product quality. How will you do it Develop and create detailed designs for manufacturing tools and fixtures, ensuring compliance with production requirements and industry standards. Generate precise and comprehensive technical drawings and specifications for tooling using Inventor/Creo software. Collaborate closely with engineers, production teams, and other stakeholders to identify design needs and gather feedback on functionality. Contribute to the prototyping process by working alongside manufacturing teams to test and refine tools prior to full-scale production. Evaluate existing tool designs for efficiency and effectiveness, proposing improvements to boost productivity and lower costs. Keep thorough documentation of design processes, revisions, and specifications to ensure traceability and adherence to JCI standards. Create or update bills of materials (BOM) to accurately represent the necessary components and materials. Assist in designing line layouts to enhance workflow and increase manufacturing efficiency. Engage in continuous improvement efforts by assessing tooling performance and recommending innovative design enhancements. Oversee multiple design projects concurrently, meeting timeline requirements while maintaining high-quality deliverables. What we look for Required: College diploma or University degree in mechanical engineering design and drafting technology, or a related field. 5 years of Inventor experience including standardized drafting practices 5 years of experience supporting mechanical products and assemblies in a fast-paced environment Ability to develop accurate manufacturing specs in a timely manner. Ability to create preliminary designs or conceptualization of design. Ability to create freehand sketches / perspectives essential. Excellent planning and organizational skills Effective verbal and written communication skills Interest in developing technical skills through both internal and external training. Exceptional organizational abilities with task prioritization, multi-tasking, use of timelines and time management techniques High level of personal integrity Strong work ethic Professional/mature demeanor under stressful situations #LI-Onsite Johnson Controls’ Canadian subsidiaries are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants, candidates and employees with disabilities, in accordance with applicable human rights legislation, and in Ontario, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (“AODA”). When requested, accommodation will be provided throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. To request accommodation, please contact us. Any information you provide related to accommodation measures will be treated as confidential. A copy of Johnson Controls’ applicable AODA policies are available on our website at www.johnsoncontrols.com for your reference, and can be made available in accessible formats upon request.
What you’ll do
The Manufacturing Designer will develop detailed designs for production tooling and fixtures while collaborating with engineers to optimize manufacturing processes. They are responsible for creating technical drawings, managing bills of materials, and overseeing design projects to ensure high-quality deliverables.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a college diploma or university degree in mechanical engineering design or a related field. A minimum of 5 years of experience with Inventor software and supporting mechanical products in a fast-paced environment is required.
Listed skills
- Time management · Preferred
- Multi-Tasking · Preferred
- Communication Skills · Preferred
- Problem solving · Preferred
- Continuous Improvement · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Inventor
- Creo
- Mechanical design
- Drafting
- Tooling design
- Fixture design
- Technical drawing
- Prototyping
- Bill of materials
- Line layout design
- Manufacturing processes
- Time management
- Multi-tasking
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Continuous improvement
- Bill Of Materials
- Tooling Design
- Industry Standards
- Workflow Management
- Organizational Skills
- PTC Creo (CAD Suite)
- Strong Work Ethic
- Planning
- Communication
- Continuous Improvement Process
- Innovation
- Mechanical Engineering
- Manufacturing Processes
- Multitasking
- Operations
- Software Prototyping
- Time Management
- Technical Drawing
- Tooling
- Product Quality (QA/QC)
- Prioritization
- Personal Integrity
Job areas
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
- Art & Design
- Manufacturing Design Engineer
- CAD Designer / Drafter
- Draughtspersons
- Drafters, All Other
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