Group Lead, Mechanical Design

Samuel Packaging Systems Group; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging systems company in Southwestern Ontario is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to provide technical leadership to the design team and develop comprehensive design solutions. With a requirement of over 15 years in industrial automation, the ideal candidate will possess strong mentoring capabilities and proficiency in Solidworks, AutoCAD, and other relevant tools. This role demands excellent communication skills and the ability to foster collaborative work environments while addressing complex technical challenges.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of engineering experience in industrial automation.
• Excellent communication skills to address both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience in mentoring employees and resolving technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to the mechanical design team.
• Develop comprehensive conceptual designs for proposed systems.
• Engage in design reviews and safety risk assessments.
• Support customer interactions during the proposal phase.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Technical specifications understanding

Time management

Education

Degree/Diploma in Systems Design, Engineering Physics, Engineering Science, Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering

Tools

Solidworks

PDM

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

What You'll Be Doing:

Mechanical Engineering Design & Support:

• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and supervision to the Mechanical Design Job Leadsas well as mechanical design team members.
• Assess customer specifications and processes to develop comprehensive conceptual designs for proposed systems, including supporting design calculations, schematics, 3rd party equipment recommendations, and incorporation of newly available technology/processes.
• Foster creativity and resourcefulness in addressing any technical issues or concerns that may arise during projects, both with external and internal customers, and at all project stages.
• Assist the Applications Engineering department in concept development and risk identification, quote deficiencies, risks, scope changes, and work with internal partners to develop solutions and mitigate risk.
• Support proof of concept efforts for high-risk system elements to validate design assumptions.
• Promote a collaborative and inclusive work environmentwithin the project team.
• Engage indesign reviews, I/O and functional reviews, safety risk assessments, certification support, and design evaluations/modifications as necessary.
• Review and improve engineering designs prepared by the design team, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, customer specifications,efficiency, and manufacturability
• Participate in customer interactions to support the Sales team during the proposal phase.
• Provide technical assistance to the shop floor assembly team and MDL during the integration phase and resolve any issues for system completion.
• Develop strong customer relationships, seeking additional work and exploring new potential opportunities.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with local, national, and international standards and legislation (e.g., OSHA, CE, UL, or customer-specific).
• Validate and approvetimesheets and vacation requests in the absence of the Mechanical Design Manager.
• Provide input on employee performance evaluations and conduct evaluations in the absence of the Mechanical Engineering Manager.

You'll Be Great At:

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and motivate team members.
• Working well cross-functionally and in a team environment, developing relationships.
• Understanding technical specifications, drawings, material differences, and scope of supply.
• Strong time management skills to handle multiple opportunities and meet client-imposed deadlines.

Level of Autonomy and Authority:

• Works without detailed supervision, following clear company guidelines, defined standards, and specifications.
• Guides and monitors the work of other staff on a project basis.
• Provides input and recommendations to management for process improvements within Engineering to enhance agility and efficiency.

Key Requirements:

• A Degree/Diploma in Systems Design, Engineering Physics, Engineering Science, Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum of 15 years of engineering experience in industrial automation
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to address both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience in mentoring employees, including developing employees' skills, and resolving technical issues.
• Proficiency in Solidworks, PDM, AutoCAD
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related applications.
• Strong written and verbal skills in the English language