Mechanical Engineer

Pilkington North America, Inc.; Collingwood; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilkington North America, Inc. in Collingwood, Canada is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design specialized equipment for windshield fabrication and to lead capital projects from proposal to full implementation.

You will create efficient plant layouts and update CAD drawings to maximize productivity and safety. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with 7+ years of experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with 7+ years of related experience.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing is an asset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, verbal and written.
• Self-motivated and able to multi-task 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 safety.
• Coordinate with vendors, staff, and management on purchases and specifications.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills with limited supervision.
• Support plant safety initiatives.
• Lead TPM/PM and capital expenditure improvement efforts.
• Maintain/update mechanical drawings using AutoCAD and SOLIDWORKS.
• Assist in commissioning new equipment with minimal disruption to production.
• Travel approximately twice per year.
• Adhere to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct.

Skills

Decision Making

Excellence & Accountability

Innovation & Change

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SOLIDWORKS

Job description

• Mfg Operations
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: MECHA004496

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.