Mechanical Designer

Innovative Automation Inc.; Barrie; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer Matched RRSP

Flex-time Policy

Extended Healthcare and Dental

Job summary

Innovative Automation Inc. in Barrie, Ontario, is seeking Intermediate & Senior Mechanical Designers to turn customer ideas into industry-leading automation.

You will collaborate with Sales and Vendors, develop 3D CAD models in SolidWorks, review designs for manufacturability, and mentor junior designers while driving safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or diploma in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years designing Industrial Automation custom machinery with leadership experience.
• 5+ years of design experience with SolidWorks.
• Good understanding of Assembly processes including welding, dispensing, pressing, fastening, material handling.
• Good understanding of GD&T, ASME Y14.5.
• Experience conducting Machine Safety Risk Assessments.
• Strong communication, presentation, organizational, and problem-solving skills; team player.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Sales team and Customer to understand project requirements and machine concepts.
• Work directly with vendors to verify component selections.
• Provide design solutions for custom, non-standard equipment and develop 3D CAD models using engineering theory.
• Delegate duties and coordinate the design process with Junior and Contractor resources (up to 10).
• Review designs for scope, functionality, manufacturability.
• Meet with Project Manager to ensure deliverables meet schedule and scope.
• Conduct design reviews with customers prior to manufacturing.
• Identify machine safety items and provide design direction per safety codes.
• Create safe stop distance calculations for PSSD.
• Lead or support Machine Safety Risk Assessments.
• Prepare detailed drawings per IA standards; update as development completes.
• Contribute ideas for continuous improvement; mentor junior designers.

Skills

Team player

Strong communication

Problem solving

Mentor/leadership

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Are you a highly motivated, team player, who wants the opportunity to challenge yourself? Innovative Automation encourages anyone who answered yes to the above question.

About Innovative:

Located in Barrie, Ontario, Innovative Automation designs and delivers advanced custom automation solutions for global manufacturers, including Fortune 500 companies. At Innovative, we lead globally, industry-wide, and locally - with passion and pride. We foster a culture where collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement are part of everyday work, and where people are supported to grow both technically and professionally.

At Innovative Automation, we:

• Invest in employee growth through training, development, and advancement opportunities
• Encourage a "work hard, play hard" environment
• Support community involvement and team connection through events and fundraisers
• Value safety, family, and well-being alongside performance and quality

What we offer:

• Employer Matched RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Program)
• Flex-time Policy (flexible start and end times)
• Extended Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Paramedical, EFAP Benefits
• Healthcare Spending Account
• Employee Events
• Educational Assistance Programs
• Professional Dues Reimbursement
• Costco Membership Reimbursement
• Safety Boots and Safety Glasses Allowance

Job Opportunity:

We are looking for Intermediate & Senior Mechanical Designers. There are 2 existing vacancies. Our designers take customer ideas and specifications to generate industry leading solutions. Designers coordinate both the capital and investment tooling designs, with a focus on process feasibility, safety, a machinability. Innovative is looking to expand our design team, with individuals who tackle technical challenges head on and enjoy working within a team environment.

What you'll do:

• Collaborate with Sales team and Customer to understand project requirements and machine concepts
• Work directly with vendors to verify component selections
• Provide design solutions for custom, non-standard equipment. Develop sales concepts into detailed 3D CAD models using creative problem solving and application of engineering theory
• Delegate duties and coordinate the design process with Junior, and Contractor resources., which could include up to 10 resources during the design phases of large-scale projects
• Review designs of project team, checking for scope intent, functionality, simplicity, and manufacturability
• Meet with Project Manager and team members to ensure project deliverables are tracking per schedule and scope
• Conduct design reviews to customer for approval, prior to manufacturing
• Identify Machine Safety items and provide design direction in accordance to relevant safety codes and principles.
• Ability to complete safe stop distance calculations for PSSD's.
• Ability to create and facilitate Machine Safety Risk Assessments with the Project team
• Review or prepare detailed manufacturing component and assembly drawings per IA standards
• Supervise or complete the creation of IO lists and drawings, along with Cycle Time charts for downstream departments
• Supports Build team as required during the Assembly and Development of the equipment
• Update designs and drawings upon development and project completion
• Contribute ideas for Continuous Improvement projects that improve the departments operation and efficiency
• Mentor and support Junior level mechanical designers

What you'll need:

• Bachelor/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent specialized experience
• 5+ years of designing Industrial Automation custom machinery with combined leadership experience
• 5+ years of design experience with SolidWorks
• Good understanding of Assembly processes including but not limited to: Welding (Mig, Resistance, laser, etc.), Dispensing, Pressing, Fastening, Part feeding, Material handling, etc.
• Good understand of GD&T, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, ASME Y14.5
• Working knowledge and application of relevant Safety Codes
• Experience conducting Machine Safety Risk Assessments
• Strong communication, presentation, organizational, and problem-solving skillsTeam player: Ability to collaborate with others in various departments or roles to overcome challenges and find solutions

For more information, visit our website at www.innovativeautomation.com.

If you require any accommodation during our recruitment process, please let us know.

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