Design, Tooling, Manufacturing & Mechanical CAD Engineer

Full time Position

Other areas of expertise include profile extrusions used in the Automotive & Marine, Shop fittings, Caravans, Flooring Accessories, and Solar Tube pool heating Industries.

• Collaborate with product development teams to understand project requirements.
• Conceptualize, design, and optimize extrusion tooling and dies.
• Generate detailed technical documentation, including drawings, models, and

• Conduct feasibility studies, including cost analysis and risk assessment.
• Lead design reviews and cross-functional meetings to solicit feedback.

• Test and validate extrusion tooling prototypes using simulation software, physical testing,

• Predict material flow, temperature distribution, and pressure profiles within the extrusion

• Optimize process parameters and tooling designs based on simulation results.
• Validate simulation predictions through comparison with physical testing and empirical

• Incorporate simulation insights into the design and development of extrusion tooling and

dies.

• Identify opportunities for improving machinery, automation systems, and equipment

• Evaluate existing equipment and processes to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies.
• Develop and implement strategies for integrating automation into extrusion processes.
• Design, fabricate, and maintain equipment for extrusion processes.
• Fabricate and assemble equipment components.
• Develop maintenance plans and schedules for equipment.
• Perform regular maintenance and repairs on equipment to ensure optimal performance.

• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs for equipment and tooling.
• Coordinate with maintenance technicians and operators to troubleshoot and resolve

• Implement corrective actions to minimize disruptions and defects.
• Provide technical support during setup, operation, and maintenance of extrusion

• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues related to tooling and dies.
• Collaborate with production teams to optimize process parameters for efficiency and

• Assist in training production staff on proper use and maintenance of extrusion equipment.

• Design and fabricate tooling components such as dies, molds, and calibrators.
• Utilize machining and fabrication techniques to produce precision tooling.
• Program tool making equipment for manufacturing tooling components with precision and

accuracy.

Essential Selection Criteria: Experience with using Solidworks CAD

Experience with Fusion 360 is essential

Base Salary $74,000.00 to $77,000.00 plus Superannuation per year