Roles & Responsibilities
- The MED will play a lead role in designing and verifying suitability of new products as well as updating existing products.
- Maintaining our production control system, our technical publications (Operators and Parts Manuals) and our Standard Operating Procedures.
- The MED will utilize their technical and organizational skills along with their practical knowledge, welding, fabrication and assembly processes to develop and maintain the systems that support the production operations.
- Perform physical testing on engineering prototypes.
- Ensures compliance with approved design standards to provide quality design, safety, constructability, reliable operation, construction economy, and operating convenience.
- The MED, in conjunction with the Supervisors will monitor, audit and ensure that our Standard Operating Procedures are in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- This position could Lead into managing an Engineering department. This would include assigning duties, supervising and providing guidance, training and coaching as required.
- They will participate in functional and safety audits of our operations.
- Manage projects with attention to schedule, capacity planning, and other project deliverables.
- Highly motivated and self-directed
- Organized and detail oriented
- Effective communicator
- Sound judgment and tact
- Working Knowledge
- Good general knowledge of manufacturing processes in a metal fabrication environment is a must.
- Proficient in 3D (Solidworks) design
- Must be a self starter
- FEA Analysis
- Create assemblies, designs, BOMs, etc. using SolidWorks
- Knowledge of engineering principles, practices and procedures
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, Word, Excel
- Ability to give clear visual, written, and oral instruction
- Problem-solving and project management skills
- Demonstrated aptitude for creative design work
- Strong speaking, writing, and listening skills
- Can demonstrate an understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, welding, assembly.
- Preferred experience in the design and / or manufacturing of heavy/mobile/construction type equipment and understanding of engines, hydraulics, and basic electronics
Education and Experience
University Degree Mechanical Engineering, P. Eng licensed is a must.
15+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment