Co-op/Student - Product Design Engineer

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Altona; On-site; CAD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Elmer's Manufacturing Ltd. is seeking a Product Design Engineering Student to join the Product Design department for a 4- or 8-month term. You will design new products, build prototypes, and work with field tests to gather feedback and implement improvements.

The role involves prototyping, integrating refinements into production, and assisting in material and process selection. Travel domestically and internationally for short periods is required, and a Class 5 driver’s license is needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Manufacturing, Mechanical or Biosystems Engineering (completed or in progress).
• Knowledge of GD&T and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Experience with design tools such as Autodesk Inventor (or similar 3D CAD).

Responsibilities

• Be a key person in an engineering environment that will fuel your professional development.
• Design new products and build prototypes.
• Work with prototypes in the field to gather and implement feedback.
• Integrate new products and product refinements into production.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Support Manufacturing Engineering in selecting materials and manufacturing processes.
• Support Supply Chain and Purchasing in vendor selection.
• Plan and manage projects.

Skills

GD&T

Autodesk Inventor

Teamwork

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Manufacturing, Mechanical or Biosystems Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

At Elmer's we've been equipping farmers with innovative solutions for 40 years. Owning and operating our own farm we understand what farmers need and want out of our products and our company. We strive to provide our customers with products that will effectively handle even the toughest environments. Harvest after harvest, our mission is to produce world-class farm equipment for the needs of the progressive farmer.

We have an upcoming opportunity in the Product Design department as a Product Design Engineering Student, where we are looking for high-energy collaborators who are passionate about product design.

Availability: 4-month or 8-month term

In This Role You Will

• Be a key person in an engineering environment that will fuel your professional development
• Design new products and build prototypes
• Work with prototypes in the field to gather and implement feedback
• Integrate new products and product refinements into production
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• Support Manufacturing Engineering in selecting materials and manufacturing processes
• Support Supply Chain and Purchasing in vendor selection
• Plan and manage projects
• A bachelor's degree or diploma in Manufacturing, Mechanical or Biosystems Engineering (completed or in progress)
• Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• Experience with design tools such as Autodesk Inventor (or similar 3D CAD system).
• A hands-on and team-focused work style
• Willing to travel domestically and internationally for short period of time (1-2 weeks) during the year
• Class 5 or equivalent driver's license

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a dynamic, growing workplace that provides opportunities for all staff to have an impact.

Our facility is conveniently situated near Altona, MB. Altona is an attractive, caring, and progressive community with abundant cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities for all ages. With amenities and opportunities that rival much larger municipalities, there's no better place to be.

Elmer's Manufacturing Ltd. welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.