Mechanical Design Engineer
- Guelph, ON
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Prepare concept, and design and production drawings with supporting calculations and material data ensuring that designs meet specification requirements and manufacturing capabilities.
- Design, formulate and produce complete product related changes for current products in a continuous improvement environment. Improve warranty, ease of assembly, and expand product options for production.
- Investigate and resolve bill of material (BOM) issues.
- Maintain thorough documentation for all aspects of assigned projects.
- Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and make recommendations for improvement.
- Work with manufacturing and engineering teams to provide cost effective solutions to design challenges.
- Provide support in checking details, assemblies and BOMs for assigned projects.
- Mentor junior and intermediate Design Engineers.
- Apply a wide variety of established or modified engineering methods or techniques with considerable independence of action.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or C.E.T. in a Mechanical or Electrical discipline.
- Preference will be given to candidates registered or working towards their P.Eng designation.
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a Mechanical / Electrical designer in a heavy equipment (or related) manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Mechanical design, GD&T, DFMEA, welding/fabrication processes.
- Design experience with SolidWorks (with formal training preferred); experience with FEA desirable.
- Good working knowledge of mechanical design, GD&T, DFMEA, welding / fabrication processes, hydraulic controls and general electrical skills.
- Design experience with SolidWorks (with formal training preferred); experience with FEA desirable.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work well with a cross functional technical team as well as with manufacturing personnel.
- Strong organizational and leadership skills.
- Competitive Compensation
- Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
- Opportunities for career advancement.
- Sustainability Counsel
- Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.