Mechanical Engineer

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Great opportunity! We are currently seeking a full-time, permanent Mechanical Engineer to assist with day-to-day operations for our engineering department.

The role requires the ability to adapt and will include a variety of tasks. The ideal candidate is hands on, thrives on detail and accuracy, able to manage their time, and able to take direction or take the lead. The successful candidate will leverage previous experience for the development and carrying out of a variety of challenging and new concept projects.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead, manages and take ownership of new product designs. This will include planning and scheduling of design projects and supervising junior engineers and students.
• Review, quality control and approval of designs, drawings, documentation, specifications, BOMs, testing procedures, etc. of new products.
• Plan, conceptualize, and create mechanical designs for new products.
• Develop testing processes, and perform testing and validation of new designs
• Assist in generating working prototypes
• Root cause assessments of failures and implementation of continuous improvement strategies.
• Perform, assist and approve engineering calculations & simulations (FEA and CFD) to support design work
• Create and review technical drawings, plans, and specifications using computer software (SolidWorks & Microsoft Office)
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams
• Supervise and assist junior engineers and Co-Op students
• Perform detailed documentation to track project development and design process
• Ensure project timeline is met and project stays within budget
• Completing KPIs and company reporting
• Participate in company cross-training program (as trainee and trainer)
• Adheres to all company policies & procedures, health and safety policies & procedures, regulations & standards and quality standards
• Commit to and participate in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methods
• Receive training on the use of new software as it is added to the environment, On-going training to improve in areas such as time management and specific job skill upgrading may be required
• Other duties and responsibilities as required and assigned
• Work with minimal supervision

Skills and Qualifications (General requirements):

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering required (minimum)
• 4 – 7 years of experience working as a mechanical engineer
• Firm grasp of engineering concepts, and experience designing mechanical systems and products with demonstrated knowledge
• Excellent math skills: ability to apply advanced mathematical principles and statistics to solve problems
• Experience using CAD software such as Solid Works, AutoCAD, ability to read electrical diagrams
• General understanding of electrical & control systems
• Understanding of machine operations
• Experience in working and/or designing heat exchangers, boilers, food equipment, sheet metal products
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Exceptional technical and problem-solving skills and reasoning ability
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly
• Must be self-motivated and a great team leader
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills in English

Benefits available after the 3 months probationary period.

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• RRSP match

Salary: $70,000.00-$80,000.00 per year