MECHANICAL ENGIN I CN

Pilkington Glass of Canada Ltd; Collingwood; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilkington Glass of Canada Ltd is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to design specialized equipment for windshield fabrication and to lead capital projects from proposal through implementation.

You will create plant layouts to maximize efficiency and safety, collaborate with vendors and staff, and oversee multiple tasks with minimal supervision while supporting safety initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 7+ years related experience.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing is an asset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, written and verbal.
• Self-motivated and capable of multitasking under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Design specialized equipment for windshield fabrication.
• Manage capital projects from proposal to full implementation.
• Create plant layout drawings to maximize efficiency and improve safety.
• Coordinate with vendors, staff and management on purchases, procedures, specs and project status.
• Demonstrate organizational skills and handle multiple tasks with limited supervision.
• Support plant safety initiatives.
• Assist with mechanical improvements via TPM, PM and capital expenditure projects.
• Maintain/update drawings using AutoCAD and SOLIDWORKS.
• Assist in commissioning of new plant equipment with minimal production disruption.
• Occasional travel, about twice per year.
• Adhere to Pilkington standards and values.

Skills

Mechanical design

Communication

Multi-tasking

Self-motivation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SOLIDWORKS

Job description

Description

Essential Functions:

• Design specialized equipment for windshield fabrication
• Manage capital projects and oversee the projects from the proposal stage all the way to full implementation
• Create plant layout drawings that will maximize efficiency and improve safety of plant work areas
• Confer with vendors, staff, and management personnel regarding purchases, procedures, product specifications, manufacturing capabilities, and project status.
• Demonstrate effective organizational skills and handling multiple tasks independently with limited supervision.
• Support for all plant safety initiatives.
• Instigate studies and actions to resolve technical problems, reduce waste and improve team performance.
• Assist with mechanical improvements through TPM, P.M., and Capital Expenditure Projects.
• Maintain/update mechanical and site drawings using AutoCAD and SOLIDWORKS
• Assist in the commissioning of new plant equipment and to ensure that the introduction into the facility is handled efficiently and with minimal disruption to production
• Some travel may be required; approximately twice per year may be required.
• Adherence to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles
• Other duties as assigned by manager

Top 3 Competencies Needed for Success in the Role:

• Decision Making: Demonstrates decisiveness and sound judgment in complex and ambiguous situations.
• Passion For Excellence: Challenges existing conditions by setting and achieving challenging goals and demonstrates strong commitment and accountability for results.
• Innovation & Change: Drives organization to think and act in an agile manner to reduce complexity and increase efficiency.

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering with 7 or more years related experience.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing an asset.
• Excellent communication and human relation skills. Also well-developed interpersonal skills, verbal and written
• Self-Motivated Individual capable of multi-tasking and working well under pressure.