Purpose of Role
The Mechanical Designer role is responsible for the creation and ongoing improvement of our mechanical, powertrain, and other related systems for mobile machines for the underground hard-rock mining industry. It offers exposure to a variety of different areas (e.g. frames, enclosed cabs, powertrain, suspensions, scissors/booms/decks, etc) and the ability to integrate many different pieces of technology and products to reach the best possible product. The successful candidate will be able to acquire experience working with a strong and experienced team of mobile equipment designers and other mechanical systems specialists.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Carry out the proper design and selection of components and their integration into the larger system to support the required form, fit and function of the product and to follow applicable standards and regulations
- Detail their design using proper drafting techniques into bills of materials, fabrication/assembly details, and inspection/testing details
- Support their designs by working directly alongside production team members during builds and making the necessary updates via Engineering Change Notices (ECN)
- Communicate with other internal departments such as Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Customer Support
- Support the Quality objectives of the company
- Demonstrate leadership and mentorship in the execution of the overall design activities and provide technical oversight to less experienced members to support the goals set by the Product Manager
- Manage projects as assigned by their Product Manager with attention to schedule, capacity planning, and other project deliverables
- Increase the productivity and effectiveness of the overall design team by looking for new and improved ways to carry out the required work
Qualifications
Education
- Minimum High School Diploma or Certificate of Completion
- Engineering Diploma or Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution
- Eligibility for licensing through OACETT or PEO is preferred
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng) license or similar certification.
Experience
- Preferred experience in the design and / or manufacturing of heavy/mobile/construction type equipment
- Able to use SolidWorks and AutoCAD with preference for those who have certified training completed
- Computer proficient in MS Office Software (Word, Excel, Project, Sharepoint)
- Preference to those who can demonstrate an understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, welding, assembly
- Able to communicate effectively with others both verbally and in writing with preference for those who can do so in more than one language
Working Conditions
- Factory/office environment
- Able to stand or sit for long periods
- Comfortable working in manufacturing environment with noise, dirt, dust, moving equipment.
Planned Training
- HR Orientation
- HSE Orientation
- Materials Planning methods
- ECN/ECN Impact process
- Production release and production planning
- Engineering design process
- In house software/database systems
- On the Job
Bona fide Occupational Requirements
- Must be able to complete all required training
“This job description is not limited to those duties specifically listed and can be changed at any time in order to adapt to business demands or organizational changes.”
To apply for this job email your details to skhan@macleanengineering.com.
