Test Engineering, Mechanical Tooling Designer/Engineer Reference #37525 Waterdown, On About L3HARRIS WESCAM As a subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies and within the Communications & Spectrum Dominance (CSD) Segment, the WESCAM division develops the most advanced optical sensor and targeting systems for global defense and military sectors, national security, search & rescue and airborne law enforcement agencies. From long-range covert surveillance missions to search and rescue operations, our MX-series systems, and the mission systems solutions they produce stabilized high-magnification electro-optical and infrared images from airborne, marine and ground based platforms, enabling our customers to see first and act first. <h2>Essential Skills Required:</h2> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Can work well and integrate within a team environment.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Self-driven and motivated with the ability to learn new technologies quickly.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Strong troubleshooting/debugging and problem solving skills.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Strong understanding of what it takes to have a production ready solution.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Strong communication skills and the ability to prepare detailed technical reports and specifications</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Excellent verbal and written communication and collaboration skills.</li> </ul> <h2>Tasks to be Accomplished:</h2> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Design mechanical tooling to support product build, testing, and repair</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Engage closely with machine shops and operations engineering teams in assembly and verification of new tooling, trouble-shooting existing tools, and procuring parts for prototype units once a design is approved</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Creating and/or updating 3D mechanical models in CAD programs</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Work closely with the customer to gain knowledge of project specifications</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Guide internal customers and make recommendations to tooling requirements</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Generate details, assembly drawings and Bills of Material (BOM) for new and existing tooling projects</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Create tooling procedures and user manuals</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Utilize the PLM application (Team Center) to control tooling documentation and commercial parts creation</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Provide “Design For Manufacturability” input to the “New Product Introduction” process, relating to tooling</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Ensure manufacturing process optimization, capacity utilization, and waste reduction</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Develop novel and innovative technical solutions to solve Manufacturing build challenges</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Assist with preventive maintenance activities as required</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Assemble and repair tooling and/or the coordination of outside services</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Mentor to students working in the Tool design team</li> </ul> <h2>Technical Skills Required</h2> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Proficient user of FEA for static and dynamics analysis</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Working knowledge of drawing standards and mechanical design GD&T standard practice</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Working knowledge of a 3D CAD system, preferably SolidWorks</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Applied knowledge in strength of materials and classical analysis methods</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Applied knowledge in machining and sheet metal manufacturing techniques and processes</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Applied knowledge in rapid prototyping techniques and methods</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Applied knowledge in Materials Science</li> </ul> <h2>Experience & Education Requirements</h2> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience, or Graduate Degree and a minimum of 0-2 years of prior related experience, or In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.</li> </ul> *This posting is for a current vacancy. In the province of Ontario, Canada, the salary range for this position will be $79,500-129,500 #LI-BD1

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