Mechanical Engineer

New School Foods

  • Toronto, ON
  • Permanent
  • Temps-plein
  • Il y a 1 mois
We are looking for a creative thinker who loves to work with their hands to build novel devices and scale them. In this role you will design and fabricate bench-scale Mechanicals and implement new equipment into our pilot line.This role is instrumental to the development of our unique plant-based fish manufacturing process and will help transition our production from lab scale to pilot line scale.AS A MECHANICAL ENGINEER, YOU WILL:
  • Create 2D and 3D CAD models of Mechanical designs from hand drawings
  • Plan, design, and perform experiments
  • Conceptualization, design, and fabrication of laboratory equipment and Mechanicals
  • Create the standard protocol for maintenance and inspection of the machinery
  • Source materials and tools required for prototyping
  • Provide all teams involved with instructions to operate or troubleshoot machinery
  • Complete tasks accurately and in a timely manner without supervision
  • Ensure all designs are compliant with legal safety and design requirements
YOU WILL BRING:
  • 3-5 years of hands-on practical experience building Mechanicals, with some experience in the food industry
  • Design of experiments and designing in compliance
  • Highly experienced working with 3D CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks, Inventor, Onshape)
  • Excellent familiarity with principles of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
  • Ability to properly and safely use 3D printers, laser cutters, lathes, CNC mills, hand and power tools, and other equipment commonly found in a machine shop
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing/fabrication techniques
Nice to have:
  • A portfolio of sample work as part of your application
  • Understanding of biochemistry and/or food processing
  • Basic coding experience (Python, Matlab, Excel VBA)
  • Fluids background, specifically with non-Newtonian fluids and CFD
  • Thermodynamics background, specifically experience with refrigeration is a plus
This position is based in office at our Toronto, Canada HQ.We're committed to creating an inclusive culture as we know that diverse teams build better products and generate better ideas. We strongly encourage applications from everyone regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please reach out to .

New School Foods