Design Engineer

Design Engineer - VTCA Vuteq Technical Center Americas is a Sales and Engineering service provider representing Vuteq and Diversity Vuteq manufacturing groups throughout North America. The Vuteq group of companies is actively engaged in automotive parts manufacturing and design and currently supplies Interior and Exterior components to General Motors, Toyota Motor Manufacturing and Honda Motor Manufacturing. Located in Woodstock, Ontario, we are proud to supply quality products and services to our customers for the past 37 years. We are a diverse team of skilled professionals, and pride ourselves in maintaining a culture that is inclusive, supportive and provides opportunities for growth. We are currently looking for a Design Engineer to join our team Job DescriptionThe Design Engineer is responsible for designing and/or modifying automotive parts in collaboration with Vuteq’s OEM customers to ensure the design meets Vuteq production requirements and OEM design intention. The Design Engineer needs to be capable of communicating with OEM and suppliers directly to confirm design and solve design issues. The team member is also responsible for supporting development projects through the creation of CAD designs, finite element analysis, 3D printing, testing of products such as a full DFMEA process.What we offer: Yearly provided uniformsSafety shoe allowance of $160Prescription safety glassesEmployer paid family benefit plan RRSP/DPSP Incentives Referral bonusesExtensive hands-on trainingTeam appreciation lunchesKaizen incentive programPaid sick and personal timePaid earned day – 1/year up to 11 max.Paid vacation time – 2 weeks/year Paid company floaters at ChristmasCommunity involvement opportunities Company events – Holiday parties, summer picnic, BBQ’s Stability - 37 years in WoodstockPaid OT for 40+ hours a week or 8+ hours a dayOpportunities for team member growth and development If you are looking to join a company with a friendly atmosphere, and a passionate team with limitless potential, Vuteq is the place for youApply today to join the Vuteq teamPosition Description Support Senior Design Engineer and other engineering team members with design tasksCapable of creating 3D models and basic 2D drawings for OEM study data and supplier drawing purposesCapable of communicating with OEM designers directly for confirming designs and solving design issuesCapable of training Co-op students or Jr. Design Engineer team members in design softwares (Catia, NX Unigraphics) in preparation of customer awarding design responsible business to the companyLiaison to Vuteq manufacturing facilities and customer Design/Engineering departments Provide insight into manufacturability of products based on drawing or designLead and/or participate in the creation of the DFMEA and incorporate necessary actions into designAttend or lead design review meetingsProvide design support to both internal and customer open issues list for product design issues (DSR, ECI, EWO), support issue resolution to the customer timelineSupport development projects through creation of CAD designs, finite element analysis, 3D printing, testing of products, creation of slideshows, and presenting the findings to senior managersAide in activity relating to prototyping which includes understanding and running equipment in a safe and efficient mannerCreate and maintain documentation such as engineering drawings and bill of materials for customer projectsProvide suggestions to benchmarking activity through reverse engineering by purchase, disassembly, and analysis of competitor productsCreate VA/VE items and support customer and internal VA/VE activitiesThis role may involve being relocated to one of the overseas Vuteq locations or a Customer Engineering Centre. Countries may include USA, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina or JapanQualifications EducationSuccessful completion of a minimum 2-4 year post secondary program; both Mechanical Engineering and Design Engineering considered relevantSuccessful completion of a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering and/or Design Engineering is considered an assetExperience2-3 years of experience using CAD design software (Catia V5, Siemens NX 11)Knowledge of the automotive industry is considered an assetSkills and AbilitiesMaintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail when producing CAD drawingsHigh level of attentiveness to analytical details and abilities when creating a drawingSense of creativity when working on cost/mass reducing development projectsActively listening to team members when developing designs, and while going through training exercises with the Senior Design EngineerTime management skills to complete tasks by the required deadlinesOrganizational skills; ability to manage tasks efficiently while working on several different projectsAbility to show versatility and resourcefulness when problem solvingOtherMust have valid driver’s licenseMust have or be able to obtain a valid passportWhile we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. Vuteq Technical Center Americas and Vuteq Canada Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.