Senior Mechanical Design Engineer / Technologist

JBS Equipment; Mission; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

JBS Equipment in Mission, BC is seeking a Senior Mechanical Designer/Engineer to lead new product development, focusing on bottom-up design of agricultural and mobile equipment. The role offers relocation assistance for the right candidate.

Responsibilities include designing innovative products, evaluating feasibility and cost, creating drawings and BOMs, and collaborating across teams to meet timelines. A strong background in 3D CAD and manufacturing processes is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years designing and developing complex mechanical products.
• Experience in new product development, preferably in agricultural/mobile/heavy equipment.
• Degree or diploma in mechanical engineering.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD (SolidWorks, Inventor) and Vault.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes: welding, fabrication, machining, assembly.
• Experience producing production-ready drawings, BOMs, and technical docs.
• Knowledge of GD&T and welding standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across levels.
• Experience presenting designs to stakeholders.
• FEA experience preferred.
• P.Eng or ASCT or equivalent designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop innovative agricultural and mobile equipment from bottom-up.
• Research feasibility, performance, and cost-effectiveness of concepts.
• Create detailed drawings, specs, and test plans for production implementation.
• Prepare BOMs and product configurations for sales orders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet specs and timelines.
• Review engineering changes using ECRs/ECOs/ECNs.
• Support development of design standards and procedures.
• Peer-review models, drawings, and BOMs.
• Provide guidance to junior engineers.
• Stay current with industry trends to improve design practices.

Skills

Mechanical design

New product development

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Mentoring junior engineers

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Tools

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

Vault

Job description

At JBS Equipment, we are dedicated to manufacturing top-of-the-line agricultural equipment used in various locations around the globe. As a rapidly growing company based in Mission, BC, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and innovation.

We are looking to add a Senior Mechanical Designer/Engineer to the team whose focus will be on new product development, developing from bottom-up.

Able to offer relocation assistance as well for the right candidate!

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and development of innovative new products from the bottom-up, specifically agricultural and mobile equipment.
• Conducting thorough research and analysis to evaluate feasibility, performance, and cost-effectiveness of design concepts.
• Creating detailed design documentation, including technical specifications, drawings, and test plans, to facilitate smooth implementation in production.
• Configure products for sales orders and produce associated drawings and Bill of Materials (BOMs).
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams during product development and ensuring adherence to product specifications and project timelines.
• Review engineering changes and process through proper change management (ECR’s, ECO’s, ECN’s)
• Understand and support in the development of company design standards and procedures.
• Peer review models, drawings and BOMs.
• Provide technical advice and guide to junior engineers.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skill to identify and solve design issues, ensuring optimal functionality and performance of products with three-dimensional conceptual ability.
• Continuous learning and keeping up-to-date with industry trends and technological advancements to contribute towards enhancing design practices and processes.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 7 years of experience on designing and developing complex mechanical products.
• Strong experience in new product development, preferably in agricultural, mobile, heavy equipment, industrial machinery, or related industries.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD softwares such as SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, and Vault.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including welding, fabrication, machining, and assembly.
• Experience creating production-ready drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of GD&T and welding standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Effective communicator throughout multiple levels of an organization (Customers, Sales, Purchasing, etc.).
• Experienced with presenting designs to stakeholders.
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is preferred.
• Registered as a P.Eng or ASCT or equivalent professional designation is preferred.

We value our employees and offer a comprehensive compensation plan including a competitive salary and a benefit package consisting of Health, Dental, matching group RRSP and a great working environment.

We thank you for your interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.