Engineer - Design, Junior

About the role

The Junior Design Engineer supports High Pressure Die Casting (HPDC) operations by designing and documenting support fixtures, gauges, and manufacturing aids used throughout the casting process. This role focuses on marking stands, quench stands, biscuit stands, handling fixtures, inspection gauges, and cell layout updates to improve safety, efficiency, quality, and ergonomics.

Responsibilities

• Design and detail HPDC support fixtures and tooling, including but not limited to: Marking and identification stands, Quench stands and cooling fixtures, Biscuit stands and scrap handling fixtures, Part handling and transfer stands, Simple manufacturing aids and workstations
• Design and document inspection gauges, checking fixtures, and reference tools used for quality verification.
• Develop and maintain HPDC cell layouts, including: Die casting machines, Trim presses, Quench stations, Inspection stations, Material flow and operator access
• Create fully detailed 3D models and 2D drawings including GD&T, materials, finishes, weld details, and safety notes.
• Convert sketches, redlines, and verbal concepts into accurate CAD designs using SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or equivalent software.
• Support prototype builds and shop trials, including occasional hands-on work for fit-up, testing, and validation.
• Use 3D printing to produce simple prototypes, ergonomic mockups, or gauge concepts.
• Ensure fixtures and gauges meet HPDC thermal, contamination, and durability requirements, are safe and ergonomic for operators, comply with quality system procedures and plant standards.
• Maintain and control engineering documentation, ensuring correct revision levels and proper release of drawings.
• Support Manufacturing, Quality, and Process Engineering teams with: Process documentation, Continuous improvement of activities, Fixture modifications and updates.
• Career advancement opportunities within Linamar Corporation.

Requirements

• Completion of a two-to-three-year college program in engineering design and drafting technology or in a related field is required or completion of a three-to-four-year apprenticeship program or four to five years of related experience plus completion of college or industry courses in drafting is required.
• Essential Skills: Ability to read, write, speak and understand English fluently; ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals; strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to meet or exceed the company's attendance standards; ability to understand and follow directions given; proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks or related 3D engineering modeling software, and Microsoft Office (Excel); ability to read schematics, assembly drawings, blueprints, product specifications and geometric dimensioning tolerance (GD&T); ability to work in a team environment to share opinions with co-workers, colleagues and peers about successful projects, problematic projects and drafting techniques; ability to work independently while ensuring work meets the designers', engineers', technologists’ or operators’ vision.

Qualifications

Linamar Corporation offers competitive compensation, employee benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401k, opportunities for career advancement, sustainability council community based outreach, discounts for local vendors and events, and more.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Paid Time Off (PTO), Holidays, Employee Discounts, Professional Development Opportunities, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), Wellness Programs, and more.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

About Us

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian diversified global manufacturing company of highly engineered products across global industries & markets. From the entrepreneurial seeds planted by our dynamic founder to the support provided along the way, all Linamar employees are poised for success in this fast-paced and rapidly growing environment. With access to the tools, you need to succeed, you will make an impact along with other motivated and engaged people.