Brake Development Lab Engineer [14218]

MEDA Engineering and Technical Servicess, LLC; Windsor; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid benefits after 90 days

Pension eligibility after 1 year

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Windsor, Ontario, seeks an experienced Brake Development Lab Engineer to join their team. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 3 years of experience. The successful candidate will operate brake-end and chassis dynos, supervise personnel, and conduct data analysis. Excellent communication skills are essential for interacting with unionized staff. The position includes competitive benefits and the opportunity to work in the dynamic automotive sector.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of engineering experience within the automotive/testing industry preferred.
• Previous experience in a unionized environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Operation of two brake-end dynos and one full size chassis dyno.
• Supervision of unionized personnel and safety management.
• Taking and analyzing data using Laser Vibrometer and Caliper Test Stand.

Skills

Brake system design/testing experience

Unigraphics NX experience

Test lab experience with data analysis

Knowledge of vehicle suspension and braking systems

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Strong time management and leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Automotive/Material Engineering

Tools

Coordinate measuring machine (CMM)

Link ProLink software suite

Job description

We are recruiting an experienced Brake Development Lab Engineer to join our team to support our client in the automotive industry.

NOTE:

• Onsite
• Must be willing and able to travel to the USA, without restrictions, effective on the start date
• Valid driver’s license is required as well as a clean driving record
• 24/7 operation where occasionally coverage on the afternoon, midnight, weekends/OT may be required

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operation of two brake-end dynos and one full size chassis dyno including associated test setup and reporting
• Supervision of unionized personnel and duties associated with such supervision (safety, environmental, conflict resolution, etc.)
• Taking and analyzing data using the Laser Vibrometer and Caliper Test Stand.
• Departmental activities may be required depending on scheduling, for example vacation coverage in the Electromechanical Systems Test Lab
• Coordination and shipping of specimens and samples to various product engineers and suppliers
• Working with external suppliers to lead the dissections of various components, track budgets and help generate purchase local universities in interviewing, hiring and training co-op students

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Automotive/Material Engineering is required from an accredited university
• 3+ years of engineering experience within the automotive/testing industry, testing experience preferred
• Brake system design/testing experience
• Unigraphics NX experience
• Test lab experience with data analysis
• Experience working in a unionized environment
• Knowledge of vehicle suspension and braking systems
• Team Center and NX knowledge would be an asset
• Knowledge of Link ProLink software suite an asset
• Cross functional experience in working collaboratively with the mechanic supervisor, union, management, maintenance and facilities teams.
• Previous experience using a coordinate measuring machine (CMM) an asset
• Competent with the Microsoft Office Suite of products including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, VBA
• Strong time management, leadership, planning and follow up skills
• Excellent communication and leadership skills are required to coordinate and instruct bargaining unit mechanics
• Excellent written and oral skills

OTHER PERKS & BENEFITS:

• Paid Benefits after 90 days (individual and family) – extended medical, out-of-country coverage, dental etc.
• Pension eligibility, with employer match, after 1 full year of work (open enrollment every October)

MEDA offers an excellent referral bonus. Great candidates know great candidates.

MEDA Limited is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of any of the protected reasons as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code. We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities, as described in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005; reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and granted to those that request assistance during our hiring process.

Seniority Level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing