Jr. Mechanical Designer

Romet Limited•Mississauga, ON

3d•CA$55,000 - CA$73,000•Onsite

About The Position

ROMET Limited, an international market leader in end-to-end measurement solutions for natural gas utilities, is seeking a Jr. Mechanical Designer to join its manufacturing facility in Mississauga. This role is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and outgoing individual to be developed and invested in, becoming an integral part of the Supply Chain team. The successful candidate will contribute to continuous improvement and drive innovation within the company. Romet is a collaborative organization recognized for its commitment to customer satisfaction, quality, and technological advancement in the natural gas industry.

Requirements

Must have excellent mechanical aptitude, technical, and practical skills to resolve engineering issues or technical problems
Strong self-motivation skills, attention to detail, and pride in quality work
Must have excellent communication and technical writing skills
Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to create and maintain a positive environment focused on maximizing the skills and abilities of all employees
Demonstrated history of creativity, innovation, and outside-the-box thinking
Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision-making capabilities
Ability to assemble, debug, and test prototype electromechanical assemblies
Ability to manage multiple tasks and project timelines in parallel, in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated skills using SolidWorks/AutoCAD for parametric design modeling, simulations, and generation of 2D drawings
Ability to utilize CAD/CAE/FEA/CFD tools in conjunction with first principles engineering to optimize designs for performance, simplicity, weight, and cost
Ability to perform tolerance stack-up analysis and integrate design intent using geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) on engineering drawings
Proven ability to deliver project results on time and on budget
Strong desire for entrepreneurial management style and ethical business practices
Familiar with ISO 9001 and /or APQP design control procedures
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
Minimum of 1 year of experience, preferably in manufacturing
Experience applying DFM and DFA best practices to injection-molded/casted elements and plastics
Experience with the full product development lifecycle preferred (problem id, ideation, prototype, engineering design, transfer to manufacturing, sustainable engineering)
Strong foundational knowledge of problem-solving, manufacturing processes, process control, design of experiments, and simulation techniques
Proficient in NPI model (POC, EVT, DVT, PVT), design failure mode effect analysis (DFMEA), design for manufacture (DFM), and design for assembly (DFA) best practices

Nice To Haves

A candidate with (or pursuing) a Professional Engineer designation (P. Eng.) is considered an asset

Responsibilities

Responsible for activities associated with project scope, concept, detailed design, and preliminary cost analysis in the execution of innovative product design involving electromechanical assemblies
Perform engineering calculations, investigations, and assigned tasks for subsets of larger projects or small projects
Utilize CAD/CAE/FEA/CFD to model new designs and produce detailed engineering simulations, drawings and documentation, material part specifications, and bills of materials (BOM)
Provide mechanical calculations and design concepts for new projects, process improvements, and repairs/ modifications for electromechanical assemblies
Create and maintain technical reports, instructions, documentation, calculations, and drawings
Develop and present design solutions, evaluated based on expected performance, manufacturability, assembly, and serviceability throughout the product lifecycle
Work with regulatory bodies by aligning engineering documentation to achieve product certifications for intrinsic safety, compliance, etc.
Design and build prototype parts/assemblies to enable proof of concept testing
Coordinate or support activities involved in fabrication, operation, application, installation, and repair of custom mechanical or electromechanical systems
Work in tandem with electrical, computer, and manufacturing engineers to ensure the functionality and integration of the design solution from concept to mass-production to end-of-life
Support the transition from prototyping to mass production by working with all involved stakeholders
Provide direction and/or support to the field service technicians as required, and support, mentor, and guide any Mechanical Engineering Co-op Students
Participate in first article inspection (FAI) activities, perform design validation, and present design to the manufacturing engineering team and production
Maintain up-to-date engineering knowledge and share potential design improvements/opportunities within the organization as required
Develop test processes/procedures/requirements for stress testing, durability, waterproofing, etc.
Work with machine shops and other vendors to complete fabrication of prototypes
Assist in investigating customer and internal quality issues and implement robust corrective and preventive action plans to improve our products and processes
All other projects and duties as assigned