Mechanical Design Engineer

Thinkpath Engineering Services is looking for a Mechanical Designer to fill an active opportunity located in Peterborough, ON. This is a 1 year contract position onsite at the customer's facility.

Job Description

· Participate in the development, modelling and drafting of designs for automated and semi-automated equipment (i.e. piping, machined parts, assemblies, welded fabrications) using various 2D and 3D CAD software packages (i.e. SOLIDWORKS®, Inventor®, AutoCAD®)

· Work in an Engineering environment with other design personnel and in collaboration with teams of Professional Engineers and Technologists.

· Produce and update detail part drawings, assembly drawings, layouts, and bills of material.

· Selection of mechanical components.

· Application of dimensional tolerances (GD&T) and manufacturability/assembly (DFMA) techniques.

· Provide technical support to Engineering, Procurement and Manufacturing personnel.

· Participate in design reviews and occasional customer review meetings, preparing and presenting technical data, providing resource information and design inputs.

· Accountable for cost & schedule on assigned projects.

· Leading by example, assure compliance and adherence to processes (including internal Business Management System and customer change control processes), industry codes and standards, quality systems, policies, and contractual requirements.

· Support process change through process enhancement, and technology introduction to achieve world-class product development and product deployment.

· May support proposal development and review including scope review and estimating.

Qualifications

· Experience with 3D parametric CAD software, preferably with SOLIDWORKS or Autodesk Inventor.

· Possess working knowledge of fundamental drafting techniques and practices including GD&T.

· Ability to independently create drawings using various software packages.

· Knowledge of machining practices and manufacturability constraints.

· Must communicate and work effectively with others.

· Demonstrated problem solving skills and independent decision-making ability.

· Possess strong attention to detail.

· Knowledge of engineering change control concepts.

· Must be able to multitask and work with minimal supervision.

· Most importantly.... creative and innovative thinkers!

Company Description

Thinkpath Engineering Services, LLC (TES) has been a global leader in Engineering and Design Services since 1977. Headquartered in Miamisburg, OH, TES has additional offices in Columbus, IN; Tampa, FL; Marietta, GA and Toronto, ON.

TES provides the following engineering services:

Engineering Design and Drafting Services: Conceptual design, analysis, layout, form/fit and function analysis, drafting (including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), Technical Data Packages (TDP) development as well as reverse engineering services

CAD Services: Includes parametric modeling, detailing, incorporation of ECNs into existing designs, BOM development, and conversion services between various CAD packages.

Technical Documentation: TES technical documentation team has the ability to author documents, incorporate engineering changes into existing documents, create illustrations and produce animations.

Contract and Direct Placement: Technical placement of engineers, designers, drafters, as well as additional technical professionals in various industries.

Company DescriptionThinkpath Engineering Services, LLC (TES) has been a global leader in Engineering and Design Services since 1977. Headquartered in Miamisburg, OH, TES has additional offices in Columbus, IN; Tampa, FL; Marietta, GA and Toronto, ON. TES provides the following engineering services:Engineering Design and Drafting Services: Conceptual design, analysis, layout, form/fit and function analysis, drafting (including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), Technical Data Packages (TDP) development as well as reverse engineering servicesCAD Services: Includes parametric modeling, detailing, incorporation of ECNs into existing designs, BOM development, and conversion services between various CAD packages. Technical Documentation: TES technical documentation team has the ability to author documents, incorporate engineering changes into existing documents, create illustrations and produce animations.Contract and Direct Placement: Technical placement of engineers, designers, drafters, as well as additional technical professionals in various industries.