Intermediate to Senior Fluid Power / Hydraulic Designer

MacLean Engineering; Barrie; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MacLean Engineering is seeking an Intermediate to Senior Fluid Power / Hydraulic Designer to join our Barrie facility. You will work with the Product Engineering Team on design, manufacturing, and support of mobile underground hard-rock mining equipment.

You will design hydraulic and fluid systems and collaborate with a strong team of designers across frames, cabs, powertrain, and related subsystems. The role emphasizes leadership, mentorship, and project management with a focus on schedule and

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution.
• 5+ years of experience in fluid power.
• Licensing eligibility via OACETT or PEO preferred.
• Experience in design/manufacturing of heavy/mobile/construction equipment preferred.
• SolidWorks and AutoCAD experience with certified training preferred.
• MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, Project, SharePoint).
• Understanding manufacturing processes such as machining, welding, assembly and hydraulic design/testing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and select components and integrate into systems for form, fit, and function while following standards.
• Detail designs using drafting techniques into BOMs, fabrication/assembly, and testing details.
• Support designs with production teams during builds and issue ECNs.
• Communicate with Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Customer Support.
• Support quality objectives of the company.
• Provide leadership and mentorship for the design team and oversee junior staff.
• Manage projects assigned by the Product Manager with scheduling and capacity planning.
• Identify and implement ways to improve the design team's productivity.

Skills

Fluid power design

Leadership/mentorship

Manufacturing processes

Multilingual communication

Project coordination

Education

Engineering degree

Licensing eligibility (OACETT/PEO)

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

MS Office

SharePoint

Job description

Intermediate to Senior Fluid Power / Hydraulic Designer

Full Time Barrie, ON, CA

15 days ago Requisition ID: 3018

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $120,000.00 Annually

About the Position: The successful candidate(s) will be working as a member of the assigned Product Engineering Team in one of our facilities and will be given the opportunity to gain valuable experience, knowledge and exposure in the design, manufacturing, and support of our products. The level of responsibility and specific assignments will be based on the abilities of the candidate.

Our Fluid Power / Hydraulic Designers are responsible for the creation and ongoing improvement of our mechanical, powertrain, hydraulic, pneumatic and water systems and other related systems for mobile machines for the underground hard-rock mining industry. It offers exposure to a variety of different areas (e.g. frames, enclosed cabs, powertrain, suspensions, scissors/booms/decks, constant pressure, load sensing, discrete and proportional valves, steering and braking systems etc) and the ability to integrate many different pieces of technology and products to reach the best possible product. The successful candidate will be able to acquire experience working with a strong and experienced team of mobile equipment designers and other mechanical systems specialists.

• Carry out the proper design and selection of components and their integration into the larger system to support the required form, fit and function of the product and to follow applicable standards and regulations
• Detail their design using proper drafting techniques into bills of materials, fabrication/assembly details, and inspection/testing details
• Support their designs by working directly alongside production team members during builds and making the necessary updates via Engineering Change Notices (ECN)
• Communicate with other internal departments such as Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Customer Support
• Support the Quality objectives of the company
• Demonstrate leadership and mentorship in the execution of the overall design activities and provide technical oversight to less experienced members to support the goals set by the Product Manager
• Manage projects as assigned by their Product Manager with attention to schedule, capacity planning, and other project deliverables
• Increase the productivity and effectiveness of the overall design team by looking for new and improved ways to carry out the required work

Qualifications

About You: The successful candidate(s) must be willing to learn, open-minded and flexible, organized and detail oriented, team oriented, disciplined, and must have a positive attitude, along with the following qualifications:

• Engineering Diploma or Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution
• 5 plus years of experience in fluid power
• Eligibility for licensing through OACETT or PEO is preferred
• Preferred experience in the design and / or manufacturing of heavy/mobile/construction type equipment
• Able to use SolidWorks and AutoCAD with preference for those who have certified training completed
• Computer proficient in MS Office Software (Word, Excel, Project, Sharepoint)
• Preference to those who can demonstrate an understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, welding, assembly and/or hydraulic design and troubleshooting/testing experience
• Able to communicate effectively with others both verbally and in writing with preference for those who can do so in more than one language

MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co. Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005).

MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co. Limited will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.