Mechanical Design Engineer

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the mechanical design of new product development and production improvements. This may involve working with contractors, prototyping, and on-site support. The Mechanical Engineer shall be a P.Eng. in the province of Ontario and high skilled in the use of Solidworks.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (the incumbent may be asked to perform any combination of the following functions):

• Translate concepts or ideas into technical drawings and schematics using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Create parametric models, BOMs, and detailed drawings as required.
• Design and prototype new products and perform research and development.
• Design, specify, prototype, or launch new production improvements, include new equipment and processes.
• Perform design calculations manually, in excel.
• Participate in trouble shooting mechanical designs and prototypes.
• Coordinate and manage contractors as required.
• Manage a portfolio of technical projects simultaneously.
• Maintain accurate revision history on each drawing.
• Contribute to the engineering departments document management system.
• Create manuals as required.
• Support field installations and training efforts as required.
• Prepare patterns using a 2D pattern point cloud system as required.
• Prepare costings and budgets as required.
• All other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• P.Eng. certification in the province of Ontario.
• Exceptional candidates will have strong business and technical acumen.
• Bachelor’s degree in technical or business-related field is preferred. Non-degreed candidates with proper training and experience may be considered.

Summary Skill Requirements:

• Understands the function of process equipment and is familiar with technical concepts.
• Able to create and analyze basic engineering models and calculations with engineer assistance.
• Ability to create and analyze engineering models, engineering drawings, and calculations with engineer supervision.
• Able to modify existing technical analysis software tools.
• Familiar with the security and controls for applications and data.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, identify errors and trends, and communicate same
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft applications, including excel.
• Ability to quickly learn technical engineering software applications (SolidWorks and AutoCAD)
• Able to modify or adapt applications such as Excel or databases to enhance data input and output.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Standing/walking.
• May provide support in operations, involving some physical effort.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Travel up to 10%