Mechanical Designer

A qualified professional with practical experience designing custom-made and automated industrial equipment intended for use in an industrial manufacturing environment. He/she masters all aspects of mechanical systems such as drive systems, machinery, conveyors, process plumbing, steel structures, pneumatics, hydraulics, and fluids.

Responsibilities

• Explain and present designs to customers as directed by the project manager.
• Work with the project manager to develop and approve engineering design budgets.
• Implement design and procedural standards to improve efficiency.
• Participate in all steps of mechanical design from the preliminary draft to the final design, including the selection of hardware & equipment.
• Validate and document engineering calculations to support and justify designs.
• Validate all drawings related to assigned projects.
• Supervise all engineering deliverables related to the mechanical design and construction of
• equipment, including mechanical approval drawings, detail drawings, bills of materials, process schematics, purchasing specifications, sketches for sub-contractors, etc.
• Provide the project manager with a status update on deliverables.
• Ensure effective inter-departmental communication, as required, to develop sound designs and properly functioning equipment.
• Incorporate best practices for methods of work (value engineering, Lean design, manufacturing-centered design, practical tolerances, etc.).
• Work proactively to meet deadlines, component and manufacturing costs, etc., without exceeding them.

Requirements

• College or University degree in engineering or related discipline
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and electric control an asset
• Proficient with Auto CAD and SolidWorks
• Experience with automated machinery
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Location

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