Mechanical Designer Fixture & Gauges

Answer Precision Technologies (APT) designs and builds precision checking fixtures, gauges, and custom tooling for high-tolerance manufacturing environments. Our work directly supports product quality — ensuring parts meet specifications before they ever reach the customer.

These are not off-the-shelf solutions. Every fixture and gauge is purpose-built, requiring designers who can interpret requirements, think critically about measurement strategy, and make sound engineering decisions.

If you enjoy precision, problem-solving, and seeing your designs directly impact quality on the shop floor, this role will fit well.

The Role
This is a mechanical design role focused on checking fixtures, gauges, and inspection tooling. Depending on your experience level, you’ll contribute to or lead designs from concept through release and build support.

You’ll work closely with sales, engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to translate part requirements into practical, repeatable measurement solutions.

This role requires attention to detail, strong understanding of part geometry, and the ability to make judgment calls that balance accuracy, usability, and cost.

What You’ll Work On

Design checking fixtures, gauges, and inspection tooling using Cimatron and/or Solid Works

Interpret part drawings and GD&T requirements to develop effective measurement strategies

Create 3D models, detailed drawings, and complete BOMs for manufacturing

Ensure designs are practical for manufacturing, assembly, and repeatable use on the floor

Support builds by resolving design issues and incorporating feedback from assembly and quality teams

Collaborate with customers, quality engineers, and manufacturing to ensure fixtures meet intent

Support in designing other projects, as needed. (Moulds, Automation, etc.)

What We Expect (Must-Have)

Solid understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)

Experience with Cimatron and/or Solid Works in a mechanical design environment

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

Strong attention to detail and commitment to design accuracy

Clear communication of design intent and decisions

A practical, problem-solving mindset — able to work through ambiguity

Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively

Nice to Have (Strong Assets)

Experience designing checking fixtures, gauges, or precision tooling

Knowledge of metrology principles and inspection processes

Familiarity with automotive or high-volume manufacturing environments

Hands-on shop floor or build experience

Knowledge of Designing for Manufacturing (DFM) principles

Experience working with CNC and Tool Makers

Why Engineers Stay at APT

Work that directly impacts product quality and manufacturing success

A collaborative team environment with high standards

Opportunities to grow from junior to senior through real project experience

A modern, well-equipped facility

Competitive pay

Company perks like free BBQ’s, event days, shirts provided, boot allowance

Full benefits and RRSP matching

Requirements

Authorized to work in Canada

Primarily an onsite role at our Kitchener location, must be able to commute on a daily basis

Occasional travel to customer’s locations, valid driver’s licence/passport may be required

This is a new position that we are looking to fill, there is one vacancy.

The pay range for this position is estimated to be from $25 – 40/hour, the actual salary will be determined based on experience.

APT does not use AI in their recruitment process.

In compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities (AODA) Answer Precision encourages applications from people with disabilities to apply. When possible, we will make the necessary accommodations for applicants with disabilities to support all aspects of the recruitment process.

Answer Precision Technologies is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of - age, sexual orientation, gender, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, skin colour, relationship status or parental status. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.

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