Contractor, Tool Engineering

by General Dynamics Land Systems

Reference #: 4590
Position Type: Contract, Full-time
Remote work options: No
Location: London, Ontario
Date Posted: Jan 29, 2026
General Dynamics Land Systems

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Position Description:

  • Design and validate production tools and special tools and test equipment (STTE) for heavy off road vehicles
  • Coordinate tooling fabrication with local vendors to ensure the deliverables are met
  • Coordinate and purchase all parts required for STTE in house prototype fabrication
  • Communicate with Engineering and Training Department to develop manufacturing concepts/models
  • Establish and maintain interface with Customers and business partners and suppliers
  • Manage Customer expectations, evaluate, and determine requirements
  • Maintain drawing files and CAD model structure to comply with department procedures
  • Maintain Maximo CMM work order and Device control system
  • Ensure all safe work procedures and OHSA policies are adhered to for new engineered lift devices, machine guarding and structural tooling/racking

Position Requirements:

  • University Degree/College diploma in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering Degree, Technologist or equivalent
  • Minimum 3-5 years of Manufacturing/Machine Design Experience - Preferred Heavy Tool Design
  • Minimum 3-5 years of 3D Modeling/Parametric CAD experience
  • Strong knowledge of the application and interpretation of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
  • Strong knowledge ASME/ANSI/AWS standards
  • Must have high level of analytical, problem solving and mechanical aptitude skills
  • Must have background in heavy metal fabrication, assembly and material handling
  • Ability to travel (5% Canadian, 5% US & International) and possess/able to acquire and maintain a valid passport

Preferred Requirements:

  • Worked with Team Center Engineering/Manufacturing applications
  • Worked within a unionized environment
  • Worked with Unigraphics (Siemens NX) CAD software
  • Worked with Maximo CMM software

This is a 12 month contract administered through a third party.  The pay range for this position is $30.00-$45.00 per hour.

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada is committed to providing all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of the employment process. We welcome and encourage applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous Persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or expression.

If you require an accommodation to assist you with any aspect of the hiring process, we will work with you to meet your needs. Contact londonHR@gdls.com if you need accommodation.

It is a requirement that General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and that all of its workforce be security assessed. As such, successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including, but not limited to, the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance to secret level.