Design Engineer

Wainbee; Zehner; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-based wages

On-the-job training

Advancement opportunities

Benefits package (health, dental)

Pension and RRSP

Job summary

Brandt is seeking an in-house Mechanical Engineer to design and optimize machines and systems that meet customer needs and manufacturing standards.

You will review designs, run analyses, and develop test procedures while collaborating across departments to ensure project success and timely delivery. A degree in mechanical engineering with hands-on experience is required.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering degree or Mechanical Engineering technology certificate.
• 2+ years of direct work experience.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks is preferred.
• Meticulous attention to detail; strong mechanical background with focus on machine design preferred.
• Experience with steel fabrication, manufacturing processes, machine design and machining methods, including material selection, welding processes and machined component design.
• Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills.
• Practical experience with product development and testing.
• Able to create alternative solutions to problems.
• Familiar with mechanical and hydraulic systems.
• Familiar with ERP systems and lean manufacturing processes are considered an asset.
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.
• Flexibility to adjust to shifting priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Designing engineering systems, machines and devices which meet customers’ needs and which, when produced, comply with sound engineering practices and standards.
• Review, evaluate, and improve upon engineering designs, drafting, schematics and specifications.
• Perform engineering analysis and develop test procedures, provide quality standards and adherence.
• Recommend improvements to current design of products.
• Ensure that designs are safe, efficient, effective, and able to be cost effectively manufactured.
• Provide feedback and advice regarding the technical and structural aspects of projects.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure project success.
• Support the Platform Team Leader as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical design

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

SolidWorks

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWho We Are

Brandt is a customer driven company, privately owned and family run, strengthened by diversification and succeeding through specialization. We operate over 170 locations across Canada, the USA, Australia, and New Zealand.

For nine decades, the people of Brandt have stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the hardworking people that we serve. And really, there’s no place we’d rather be because just like them, it’s when we’re working hard and getting things done that we’re at our best.

Our success is driven by a passionate belief in the unlimited potential of our company and the ultimate success of our customers and we act on that belief every single day.

That’s Powerful Value, Delivered.

What You Will Be Responsible For

• Designing engineering systems, machines and devices which meet customers’ needs and which, when produced, comply with sound engineering practices and standards.
• Review, evaluate, and improve upon engineering designs, drafting, schematics and specifications.
• Perform engineering analysis and develop test procedures, provide quality standards and adherence.
• Recommend improvements to current design of products.
• Ensure that designs are safe, efficient, effective, and able to be cost effectively manufactured.
• Provide feedback and advice regarding the technical and structural aspects of projects.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure project success.
• Support the Platform Team Leader as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What We Look For

• Mechanical Engineering degree or Mechanical Engineering technology certificate.
• 2+ years of direct work experience.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks is preferred.
• Meticulous attention to detail; strong mechanical background with focus on machine design preferred.
• Experience with steel fabrication, manufacturing processes, machine design and machining methods, including material selection, welding processes and machined component design.
• Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills.
• Practical experience with product development and testing.
• Able to create alternative solutions to problems.
• Familiar with mechanical and hydraulic systems.
• Familiar with ERP systems and lean manufacturing processes are considered an asset.
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.
• Flexibility to adjust to shifting priorities and deadlines.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation: we offer fair, market-based wages that recognize your skills, experience, and contributions.
• Continuous Learning: through on-the-job training and educational opportunities.
• Advancement opportunities within a growing company that values initiative and teamwork.
• Comprehensive benefits coverage: including health, dental and more to support your wellbeing.
• Retirement planning: Pension and RRSP programs to help you invest in your future.

When you work for Brandt, we work for you. It’s as simple as that.