Junior Mechanical Engineer

Weldco-Beales Manufacturing Group; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits package

Pension plan with 3% company matching

Education support including EI top-up

Safe workplace

Job summary

Weldco-Beales Manufacturing in Langley, BC, seeks a Mechanical Engineering Technologist to support design, development, and production of heavy equipment attachments. You will work under the Engineering Supervisor, applying mechanical knowledge and manufacturing process understanding.

The role emphasizes CAD/SolidWorks usage, engineering analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver safe, quality outcomes in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized post-secondary institution.
• Eligible for registration with ASET or APEGA.
• 1–2 years of manufacturing or similar environment experience.

Responsibilities

• Designing or providing details on designs.
• Conducting engineering analysis.
• Carrying out technical surveys or inspections.
• Complying with safety regulations and procedures.
• Providing services to internal and external clients.
• Collaborating with team to achieve project goals.
• Mentoring and guiding junior staff.

Skills

CAD

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Eligible for registration with ASET or APEGA

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD software

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Your professional future matters. At Weldco-Beales Manufacturing, we care as much about your future as we do about our own. That's why we're always: Searching for top talent; Striving for new heights; and Succeeding in creating a dynamic work environment. Everything you bring to the table, we want it. We want to watch you grow and thrive alongside WBM.

Who Are We?

In operation for 80 years, Weldco-Beales Manufacturing is proudly a 100% Inuvialuit-owned company. We put three things ahead of all else: our people, our quality, and our safety. We produce heavy equipment attachments for construction, forestry, mining, scrap recycling, and resource industries throughout Canada, the USA, and internationally. Joining our team means committing to excellence, while receiving industry-leading employee experience. We'll stand behind you as you strive for success and promote the ideals of WBM.

Who Are You?

The Mechanical Engineering Technologist position is detail-oriented and skilled. This position is required to support design, development, and production of heavy equipment attachments. Reporting to the Engineering Supervisor, the ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with mechanical systems, software, and have detailed knowledge of the manufacturing process.

What Will You Do?

• Designing or providing details on designs
• Conducting engineering analysis
• Conducting finite element analysis to create reports or initiate design development
• Making independent studies, analyses, interpretations and conclusions
• Carrying out technical surveys or inspections upon request
• Adhering to prescribed testing analysis, design or computation methods
• Complying with Company safety regulations, policies and procedures
• Conforming to established practices and standards
• Supporting other functional areas
• Giving technical guidance to the engineering group
• Collaborating with co-workers to achieve anticipated project goals
• Providing services to internal and external clients
• Contributing well‑thought‑out ideas and opinions in meetings and work groups
• Using good judgment, critical thinking skills and deductive reasoning to work through
• assignments
• Researching and reading on a continuous basis to learn new skills and engineering
• techniques, concepts or procedures
• Participating and/or attending industry associations meetings, seminars, workshops and conferences
• Follow company’s safety procedures, including PPE requirements
• Complies to all safety regulations, policies, and procedures
• Promotes workplace safety and creates a safe and secure work environment
• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized post-secondary institution
• Eligible for registration with the ASET or APEGA
• 1-2 years' experience in a manufacturing or similar environment
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes for steel fabrication
• Broad theoretical engineering knowledge
• Good knowledge about engineering practices and principles
• Knowledge of legislation, rules, and regulations
• Interpersonal skills to relate to co-workers at all levels
• Proficient computer skills to use various software applications (CAD, Microsoft Office Suite, SolidWorks, etc.)
• Communication skills to read, listen, write and speak in a clear and concise manner
• Good organizational skills
• Good time management skills to productively complete work and meet deadlines
• Good analytical skills to diagnose the problem(s) and find acceptable solution(s)
• Problem solving skills to methodically and logically work through technical and nontechnical problems and recommend solutions
• Good report writing skills to create clear, concise reports
• Research skills to conduct thorough studies
• Presentation skills to deliver presentations
• Mentorship skills to coach, guide and assist in developing staff
• Interviewing skills to probe customers about their needs

Bonus Round!

Our employees are the lifeblood of WBM. We offer the following benefits to help you be the best version of yourself:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
• Company Pension Plan with 3% company matching
• Education support including EI top-up payments
• A workplace that prides itself on safety, cleanliness, respect, and results.
• Rewards:
• monthly incentive program with monetary rewards
• service awards in 5-year increments
• company/team events
• personal growth
• career advancement opportunities

Just a Quick Heads-Up!

To help us keep things moving and make sure we give every application a fair look, we may use a little help from AI during the initial resume screening process. It's just a tool to help us match your experience with the role. No AI is making big decisions in this very human-centric process!

Real people are still very much part of every step, especially when it comes to interviews and final decisions. If you ever have questions or need any kind of accommodation along the way, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're happy to help!

This position is open with immediate vacancy.

Weldco Companies is a subsidiary of IDC (Inuvialuit Development Corporation) and is 100% Inuvialuit owned. Weldco provides Employment and Career Development opportunities for its beneficiaries and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, Weldco's goal is for our employees to be as diverse as our products. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you require accommodation at any point throughout this process we will work with you to meet your needs.

Applications for this position may be kept on file for twelve months and may be considered for future positions within Weldco or IDC. Your interest in Weldco is appreciated. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.