Design Engineer

• Design custom flow tooling used for plating and chemical-processing applications.
• Develop tooling concepts based on part geometry, process requirements, flow requirements, access limitations, and production needs.
• Produce detailed drawings, dimensions, specifications, and fabrication packages.
• Work with Production, Maintenance, and R&D/QC to refine tooling designs.
• Modify existing tooling based on production feedback and performance.
• Support troubleshooting and improvement of existing flow-tooling systems.
• Maintain organized drawings and revision history for completed tooling.

Design and improve production-support equipment such as:

• Plating racks
• Carts
• Fixtures
• Part supports
• Masking aids
• Work tables
• Tank accessories
• Pump and filtration supports
• Piping supports
• Hoist attachments
• Material-handling equipment
• Inspection fixtures
• Storage systems
• Guards and safety-related equipment
• Custom production tooling

The Design Engineer should focus on practical, durable, manufacturable solutions suitable for an industrial plating environment.

• Prepare RFQ packages for custom-fabricated tooling and equipment.
• Send drawings and specifications to qualified fabrication vendors.
• Obtain and compare supplier quotations.
• Answer vendor technical questions.
• Review vendor proposals for technical compliance.
• Recommend suppliers based on cost, capability, lead time, and quality.
• Coordinate design revisions with fabricators when required.
• Review completed fabricated items for conformance to design intent.
• Maintain supplier and project records for custom fabrication work.

• Operate and maintain ENTECH’s 3D printer.
• Design and print custom tooling, fixtures, prototypes, templates, spacers, supports, plugs, and other production aids.
• Select appropriate print materials based on application requirements.
• Optimize print orientation, strength, tolerances, and material usage.
• Maintain printer calibration and basic maintenance.
• Evaluate when 3D printing is more practical or economical than conventional fabrication.
• Develop rapid prototypes to validate designs before committing to larger fabrication costs.

• Maintain accurate drawings of the ENTECH facility and production areas.
• Produce plant-layout drawings showing equipment, tanks, work areas, utilities, and major infrastructure.
• Update drawings when equipment or departments are relocated.
• Support planning of plant expansions and reconfigurations.
• Develop proposed layouts for new tanks, equipment, production areas, storage, and workflow improvements.
• Assist management in evaluating space utilization and production flow.
• Provide drawings required for contractors, equipment suppliers, permit applications, or internal planning where appropriate.

• Assist management with facility expansion and equipment-installation projects.
• Develop preliminary layouts and concepts for proposed changes.
• Measure existing conditions and produce accurate drawings.
• Coordinate equipment footprints, clearances, access, and workflow.
• Assist with equipment specifications and RFQs.
• Support contractor and supplier communication.
• Revise layouts as projects develop.
• Maintain as-built drawings after project completion.

• Respond to requests for tooling or equipment improvements from Production and Maintenance.
• Investigate recurring mechanical or workflow problems and propose design solutions.
• Measure existing equipment and components for replacement or modification.
• Produce replacement drawings for damaged or obsolete components where practical.
• Support Maintenance with fabricated repair solutions when appropriate.
• Assist with installation and commissioning of newly designed tooling and equipment.
• Observe designs in actual production use and make improvements as required.

• Design equipment and tooling that can be fabricated economically and reliably.
• Select practical materials and fabrication methods.
• Minimize unnecessary complexity.
• Consider corrosion resistance, chemical exposure, temperature, weight, strength, and operator use.
• Compare fabrication cost against expected benefit and service life.
• Standardize components and designs where practical.
• Reuse proven concepts instead of redesigning from scratch when appropriate.

• Produce clear and accurate engineering drawings.
• Maintain drawing numbers, revision levels, and organized electronic files.
• Ensure released drawings accurately reflect approved designs.
• Maintain current as-built drawings where required.
• Store models, drawings, and fabrication documentation in an organized manner.
• Coordinate with QA where drawings or technical documents require controlled-document status.

• Identify opportunities to improve tooling, equipment, plant layout, ergonomics, safety, and production efficiency.
• Support development of new production methods.
• Recommend design changes that reduce labour, handling, downtime, or risk.
• Work with Production and Maintenance to improve existing equipment.
• Contribute engineering support to R&D and process-development projects.
• Develop practical solutions rather than allowing recurring mechanical problems to continue.

• Manage assigned engineering projects from concept through completion.
• Provide realistic project timelines and communicate delays early.
• Follow up with suppliers and fabricators without repeated management reminders.
• Escalate significant design, cost, safety, or schedule concerns.
• Take ownership of assigned projects and ensure drawings are accurate before release.
• Seek input from operators and maintenance staff when developing designs.
• Demonstrate initiative in identifying opportunities where engineering support could improve operations.