Mechanical Designer

FPS Food Process Solutions Corporation; Richmond; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A food processing equipment company in Metro Vancouver is seeking an experienced Mechanical Designer to join their team. The successful candidate will design industrial freezers and food processing equipment systems, maintain design drawings, and provide technical support. Proficiency in AutoCAD and 3D modelling software is required. Candidates with a strong analytical mindset and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Proficient in AutoCAD and 3D modelling (Inventor) software.
• Experience in food processing equipment design preferred.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design industrial freezers and food processing equipment systems.
• Maintain design drawings and programs using AutoCAD and 3D modelling software.
• Provide technical support and liaise with internal staff.

Skills

AutoCAD

3D modelling (Inventor)

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Fabrication Engineering

Job description

Position Scope

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Designer to work with an established team of engineers and designers and provide support on current and upcoming projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Design industrial freezers and food processing equipment systems based on Project Engineer and Design Engineer’s instructions
• Develop and maintain design drawings, programs, documents, machine function descriptions, processes, and design versions using AutoCAD, 3D modelling (Inventor/Solidworks) software in our FPS Autodesk Vault application
• Create and input BOMs into ERP
• Provide technical support and liaise between internal field support and shop staff in all facets of design and execution
• Ensure all specifications & functions are met, optimizing cost and utilization of material and resources as part of the functional design in the freezer industry
• Verify the designs meet original requirements from concept, analysis, modification, manufacturing inspection, installation, and testing, to final commissioning
• Work in compliance with all FPS administrative, health & safety policies and standard operation procedures
• Perform relevant job duties as assigned

Qualifications & Abilities

• Post-secondary education or above in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Fabrication Engineering or related discipline
• Proficient knowledge of using AutoCAD and 3D modelling (Inventor) software
• EGBC Registrant - P.Eng/EIT preferred
• Working experience in food processing equipment design preferred
• Team player, self-motivated, quick learner with a can-do attitude. Willingness to meet quick deadlines and handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skillsDemonstrate effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to both technical and non-technical audiences

Candidate with more experience and qualified P.Eng/EIT will be considered as Design Engineer.

FPS Food Process Solutions Corporation is an equal opportunity employer, and we thank you for your interest in the position. Only those candidates who match the requirements and are eligible to work in Canada will be contacted / shortlisted.