Engineering Drafting Specialist - Amico Patient Care

Amico Corporation; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking an Engineering Drafting Specialist to join their dynamic team. This role involves developing and preparing engineering designs and drawings for patient room furniture and medical devices, utilizing advanced tools like SolidWorks. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical engineering, excellent communication skills, and a hands-on approach to problem-solving. You will collaborate with engineers and developers, ensuring designs meet specifications while adapting to a fast-paced environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects in the healthcare sector, making a difference in patient care.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in engineering design using SolidWorks.
• Must be enrolled in the Engineering-In-Training (EIT) Program.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering designs and drawings from various data sources.
• Participate in product development and design reviews.

Skills

Self-motivation

Communication Skills

Project Management

Decision Making

Adaptability

Accountability

ISO 13485/ISO 9001 Experience

Medical Furniture Design

SolidWorks Proficiency

Mechanical Aptitude

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering

Enrolled in Engineering-In-Training (EIT) Program

Tools

SolidWorks 2023 SP5.0

CAD Software

SolidWorks PDM

Job description

Job Summary

Amico Patient Care is looking for an Engineering Drafting Specialist who will develop and prepare engineering designs and drawings from concepts, sketches, engineering calculations, specification sheets and other data related to manufacturing of patient room furniture (overbed tables, mother baby equipment, casegoods, carts) and suction & oxygen therapy medical devices (flowmeters, suction regulators).

Core Competencies

1. Self-motivated and have a hands-on approach
2. Strong oral and written communication skills
3. Able to work independently within a collaborative team environment with limited supervision
4. Able to effectively manage priorities and meet established deadlines; results-focused
5. Sound decision making and judgment capabilities
6. Able to adapt to changes quickly in a fast-paced work environment
7. Holds oneself accountable for project goals and deadlines
8. Hands-on experience of working in an ISO 13485 or ISO 9001 manufacturing/factory setting
9. Medical furniture design and development experience
10. Working knowledge of BIFMA HCF8.1-2019, ANSI/BIFMA X5.9-2019 and ASTM F2057-23 furniture standards
11. Industry working experience with SolidWorks 2023 SP5.0 or above and proficient in SolidWorks PhotoView 360
12. Must pass the Amico Patient Care Mechanical Aptitude Test (APC-MAT) with a score of 90% or above

Job Duties & Responsibilities

The Engineering Drafting Specialist will work within a team of engineers and developers to perform one or more of the following:

1. Be part of a product development team working on support of current products and new product development initiatives
2. Develop and prepare engineering designs and drawings from concepts, sketches, engineering calculations, specification sheets and other data
3. Complete documentation packages and produce drawing sets to support contracts and tender documents
4. Check and verify design drawings to conform to specifications and design data
5. Perform calculations and analyses under supervision
6. Operate CAD and drafting workstations
7. Participate in design reviews for new parts and products when required
8. Assist in any other duties as required by the Drawing Team Leader and Engineering Manager

Education & Experience Requirements

1. Bachelors Degree in Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university
2. 2-3 years of proven relevant working experience in the area of engineering design and draft technology using SolidWorks for 3D solid modelling and 2D drawing/detailing
3. Must be enrolled in the Engineering-In-Training (EIT) Program from Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
4. Working knowledge of drafting standards (e.g., ASME Y14.5) and GD&T
5. Working knowledge of furniture design and development preferred
6. Working knowledge of SolidWorks PDM an asset
7. SolidWorks certification

Salary

$57,500 to $60,000 per year ($29.5/hr to $31/hr)

Work Location

122A East Beaver Creek Road, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1G6