Application Engineer

Handling Specialty Manufacturing Ltd.; Grimsby; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Handling Specialty Manufacturing Ltd. in Grimsby/Hamilton Ontario is seeking an Applications Engineer to join a team that designs and develops custom mechanical solutions across industries such as aerospace, automotive, and entertainment.

You will develop equipment concepts, estimate costs, and support the sales team with technical guidance, using SolidWorks and Excel to size systems and prepare proposals. This onsite role requires at least two years in mechanical/electrical engineering and

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in mechanical or electrical engineering is preferred.
• Minimum two years of mechanical/electrical engineering experience.
• Experience estimating project costs is an asset.
• Proficient with SolidWorks.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop complex mechanical equipment and components to meet customer needs.
• Prepare cost estimates for sales proposals, including hours and material costs.
• Maintain project estimates and design history documents.
• Support Sales with technical guidance.
• Review specs and customer documents, provide clarifications.
• Participate in proposal meetings and reviews.
• Assist team with document publishing and formatting.
• Perform calculations in Excel to size mechanical systems.
• Create preliminary concepts in SolidWorks for customer communication.

Skills

Mechanical design

Electrical integration

Cost estimation

Cross-functional teamwork

Technical communication

Education

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Working at Handling Specialty means joining an innovative, forward-thinking team specializing in the design and manufacture of advanced lifting and handling equipment for a variety of industries. With over 60 years of experience, the company excels at engineering complex, high-capacity systems tailored to meet unique client needs. As a team member, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to work in an environment that develops a diverse range of products, from aerospace to entertainment, creating custom solutions that help clients achieve their goals.

If you’re passionate about problem-solving, technology, and making a tangible impact, this is the place to bring your talents and thrive!

Job Opportunity: Application Engineer
Reports To: Applications Engineer ManagerLocation: Grimsby/Hamilton Ontario – 100% onsite.

Job Summary:

The Applications Engineer will work with a team that designs and develops custom mechanical solutions for customers, including: advanced manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, entertainment, rail transit, and power generation.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work as part of a team developing complex mechanical equipment, tooling, and components to meet customer requirements.
• Develop cost estimates for sales proposals, estimating the required production hours and material costs required to develop and produce custom equipment.
• Maintain applications documents, such as: Project Estimates, Costing Data, Design and Work History, Historical Inflation Data, etc.
• Maintaining ongoing communication with the Sales Team and assisting the sales staff with technical support.
• Reviewing specifications and customer-supplied documentation, providing comments, clarifications, and exceptions as needed.
• Participating in all required meetings and reviews during the proposal preparation process
• Assisting other members of the application engineering team with document publishing/formatting as needed
• Perform calculations, using Excel, required to specify mechanical systems, such as motors, steel beams, hydraulic power units, linear actuators, etc.
• Design and detail preliminary concepts in SolidWorks to communicate engineering solutions to the customer.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Solid understanding of mechanical and/or electrical systems design and integration.
• Must be able to work independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, and sales teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills with a focus on problem-solving.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage time effectively and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Clear, concise communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated judgment and adaptability in shifting priorities or evolving project requirements.

Education and Experience:

• Relevant Post Secondary Education; Mechanical or Electrical Engineering an asset.
• Minimum Two (2) years’ experience in mechanical/electrical engineering or a related field.
• Experience in estimating project costs is an asset
• Experience in developing and presenting presentations.
• Must have experience using SolidWorks.

Working Conditions

• Ability to travel to manufacturing sites within Canada

Disclaimer:

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Handling Specialty; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position if required.

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our HR Manager at [e-mail]

Please note that salaries posted on sites other than Handling Specialty Website Career page are not a reflection of Handling Specialty and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board. Handling Specialty offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.

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