Mechanical Designer (1-Year Contract)
BWXT
- Peterborough, ON
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Participate in the development, modelling and drafting of designs for automated and semi-automated equipment (i.e. piping, machined parts, assemblies, welded fabrications) using various 2D and 3D CAD software packages (i.e. SOLIDWORKS®, Inventor®, AutoCAD®)
- Work in an Engineering environment with other design personnel and in collaboration with teams of Professional Engineers and Technologists.
- Produce and update detail part drawings, assembly drawings, layouts, and bills of material.
- Selection of mechanical components.
- Application of dimensional tolerances (GD&T) and manufacturability/assembly (DFMA) techniques.
- Provide technical support to Engineering, Procurement and Manufacturing personnel.
- Participate in design reviews and occasional customer review meetings, preparing and presenting technical data, providing resource information and design inputs.
- Occasional travel to customer site locations within Ontario.
- Accountable for cost & schedule on assigned projects.
- Leading by example, assure compliance and adherence to processes (including internal Business Management System and customer change control processes), industry codes and standards, quality systems, policies, and contractual requirements.
- Support process change through process enhancement, and technology introduction to achieve world-class product development and product deployment.
- May support proposal development and review including scope review and estimating.
- Identify project risks and use problem solving methods to analyze solutions and take decisive action to resolve issues and communicate these to the leadership team.
- Provide assurance of health and safety associated with the execution of all projects and activities.
- Short term travel may be required for the purpose of meeting with clients and stakeholders.
- Mechanical Engineering Technologist (CET) or equivalent with related mechanical design experience.
- Experience with 3D parametric CAD software, preferably with SOLIDWORKS or Autodesk Inventor.
- Possess working knowledge of fundamental drafting techniques and practices including GD&T.
- Ability to independently create drawings using various software packages.
- Knowledge of machining practices and manufacturability constraints.
- Must communicate and work effectively with others.
- Demonstrated problem solving skills and independent decision-making ability.
- Possess strong attention to detail.
- Knowledge of engineering change control concepts.
- Must be able to multitask and work with minimal supervision.
- Most importantly…. creative and innovative thinkers!
- Experience in design of mechanical systems
- Membership in OACETT or other certifying organization
- Experience with PDM (Product Data Management) for CAD file management
- Knowledgeable with Ontario CANDU or other industry ECC (Engineering Change Control) processes
- Experience in the CANDU Nuclear Industry
- Familiarity with CSA Nuclear Codes and Standards
- Familiarity with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes and Standards
- Knowledge of machine design and DFMA
- Ability to interface with project team members, vendors and customers to ensure scope and
- requirements of the project are understood, and to ensure the project is executed per the project
- schedule and budget
- Ability to work on scheduled tasks independently and interface with other team members with varying functions (project managers, mechanical designers, software designers, etc.)
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