Senior Tooling Designer-Prototypes
Apply NowCompany: SyBridge Technologies
Location: Oldcastle, ON N9G 0B8
Description:
Corporate Profile
SyBridge Technologies was established in 2019 by Crestview Partners to create a global technology leader that provides value-added design and manufacturing solutions across multiple industries. SyBridge is the combination of 15 acquisitions made to combine different products, services and technologies into a singular technology-enabled solution. SyBridge is based in Southfield, Michigan and has 20 locations throughout North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, please visit www.sybridgetech.com.
About Crestview Partners
Founded in 2004, Crestview is a value-oriented private equity firm focused on the middle market. The firm is based in New York and manages funds with approximately $10 billion of aggregate capital commitments. The firm is led by a group of partners who have complementary experience and backgrounds in private equity, finance, operations and management. Crestview has senior investment professionals focused on sourcing and managing investments in each of the specialty areas of the firm: industrials, media, and financial services. For more information, please visit us at www.crestview.com.
Position Summary
At SyBridge Technologies, our goal is to be unparalleled in the design and manufacturing of high-quality molds, parts, fixtures, and other automotive and industrial products. Engineering is at the center of this process, offering technical expertise to support our customers and the manufacturing floor. In consideration, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced designer to join our organization. As a Senior Tooling Designer - Prototypes, you will be pivotal in the designing and manufacturing of prototype tooling and parts. You will surface and design prototype tooling as well as perform engineering and feasibility analysis to ensure the manufacturability of customer parts and programs. You will be responsible for ensuring the precision, efficiency, and adherence of our tooling to SyBridge and customer design and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Our commitment to you...
SyBridge Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of any kind. We are committed to the attitude of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at SyBridge are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. SyBridge encourages applicants of all ages.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Employment Commission, SyBridge Technologies Inc. will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform SyBridge Technologies Inc. Human Resources staff of the nature of the accommodation(s) that you may require to ensure your accommodation and inclusion.
SyBridge Technologies was established in 2019 by Crestview Partners to create a global technology leader that provides value-added design and manufacturing solutions across multiple industries. SyBridge is the combination of 15 acquisitions made to combine different products, services and technologies into a singular technology-enabled solution. SyBridge is based in Southfield, Michigan and has 20 locations throughout North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, please visit www.sybridgetech.com.
About Crestview Partners
Founded in 2004, Crestview is a value-oriented private equity firm focused on the middle market. The firm is based in New York and manages funds with approximately $10 billion of aggregate capital commitments. The firm is led by a group of partners who have complementary experience and backgrounds in private equity, finance, operations and management. Crestview has senior investment professionals focused on sourcing and managing investments in each of the specialty areas of the firm: industrials, media, and financial services. For more information, please visit us at www.crestview.com.
Position Summary
At SyBridge Technologies, our goal is to be unparalleled in the design and manufacturing of high-quality molds, parts, fixtures, and other automotive and industrial products. Engineering is at the center of this process, offering technical expertise to support our customers and the manufacturing floor. In consideration, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced designer to join our organization. As a Senior Tooling Designer - Prototypes, you will be pivotal in the designing and manufacturing of prototype tooling and parts. You will surface and design prototype tooling as well as perform engineering and feasibility analysis to ensure the manufacturability of customer parts and programs. You will be responsible for ensuring the precision, efficiency, and adherence of our tooling to SyBridge and customer design and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Utilize computer-aided design (CAD) software to surface and design automotive and industrial injection molds, considering factors such as customer part design, material selection, manufacturing processes, etc.
- Leverage experience in product development and design to determine design approach for prototyping programs (i.e., additive manufacturing, soft tooling, hard tooling).
- Apply finite element techniques to assess engineering and production feasibility analysis.
- Leverage design experience, cross-functional collaboration, and value engineering principles to optimize design costs and improve value delivered to our customers.
- Order parts and components related to a specific job using internal purchasing software and tools.
- Create comprehensive documentation and work instructions to enable customer and manufacturing review.
- Work closely with the manufacturing team to ensure the seamless integration of the design changes into the existing tools (e.g., save cut files for the floor to manufacture changes).
- Collaborate with key stakeholders (i.e., project management, quality, etc.) to support continuous improvement efforts and ensure engineering changes are implemented correctly and to design intent.
- Stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging trends in continuous improvement methodologies and engineering processes and proactively propose innovative solutions.
- Coach and mentor engineers and foster a culture of problem-solving and innovation.
Qualifications
- At least 7 years of engineering design and mold making experience.
- College or University degree in engineering or a related field is preferred.
- Proficiency in CAD software, specifically Hexagon VISI, for design.
- Experience with prototyping applications including 3D Printing (SLA, FDM, MJF), Cast Urethane Tooling, Ren Board Tooling, Aluminum Tooling, etc.
- Proficiency in business and analytical tools like Microsoft Office applications, D365, Teams, etc.
- Detail-oriented designer with an understanding of industry standards and regulations.
- Excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Our commitment to you...
SyBridge Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of any kind. We are committed to the attitude of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at SyBridge are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. SyBridge encourages applicants of all ages.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Employment Commission, SyBridge Technologies Inc. will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform SyBridge Technologies Inc. Human Resources staff of the nature of the accommodation(s) that you may require to ensure your accommodation and inclusion.