Mechanical Design Engineer, Line Support (Afternoons)

Linamar Corporation • Guelph, ON

3d • CA$72,000 - CA$105,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to a Design Engineering Supervisor, the successful candidate will provide design engineering support for manufacturing by resolving production issues, coordinating engineering design changes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve product quality, manufacturing efficiency, cost reductions and resolve functional issues with machines. This position is on-site, at Skyjack Plant 2 and supports the afternoon shift operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or C.E.T. in a Mechanical or Electrical discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Mechanical / Electrical designer in a heavy equipment (or related) manufacturing environment.
• Experience editing and generating drawings for production intent.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to candidates registered or working towards their P.Eng designation.
• experience with FEA desirable.
• formal training in SolidWorks preferred

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a core multifunctional team assigned to resolve production line issues to improve functioning of production line and resolve issues related to design.
• Investigate and resolve bill of material (BOM) issues.
• Prepare concept, and design and production drawings with supporting calculations and material data ensuring that designs meet specification requirements and manufacturing capabilities.
• Identify and assist with implementing cost reductions for process and design.
• Workday typically includes being part time in the production shop to assess and identify issues along with core team, and part time designing at a computer, attending meetings and interacting with other colleagues.
• 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.
• Maintain thorough documentation for all aspects of assigned projects.
• Investigate functional issues with machines to diagnose faulty operation and make recommendations for improvement.
• Provide support in checking details, assemblies, and BOMs for assigned projects.
• Apply a wide variety of established or modified engineering methods or techniques with considerable independence of action.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level