Senior Mechanical Designer

Promation; Oakville; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Oakville is seeking a Senior Mechanical Designer to create innovative mechanical designs using SolidWorks. This role involves collaborating with various teams, mentoring junior designers, and ensuring project requirements are met on time. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in mechanical design and a strong understanding of engineering principles. Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-quality automation solutions.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Participation in Retirement Saving Plan

Ongoing opportunities for professional growth

Flexible and supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years experience designing complex systems.
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks and 3D CAD.
• Ability to mentor junior designers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mechanical designs using 3D CAD software.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project requirements.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior designers.

Skills

SolidWorks

3D CAD

Communication

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Education

Post-secondary degree in industrial or mechanical engineering

Tools

3D CAD software

Job description

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Founded in 1995, Promation is a leading integrator and manufacturer of high-quality tooling, automation, and robotic systems in Oakville, Ontario. We deliver custom equipment and turnkey systems globally, from assembly to vision inspection systems, to provide the best automation solutions. Our dedicated team of PLC designers and engineering professionals ensure top-notch products and services, supported by the Nuclear, Automation, and Industrial divisions.

Role Description

The Senior Mechanical Designer role is responsible for delivering mechanical designs for systems based on project and customer requirements, using 3D CAD software. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams within the company to ensure designs meet project requirements on time and within budget. This role requires a strong attention to detail, proficiency in CAD tools (Solidworks), and a solid understanding of engineering fundamentals. The Senior Mechanical Designer is the single point of contact on specific design engineering projects and responsible for providing update status reports and follow up progress checks, as well as attending meetings for assigned projects. This includes presenting technical information to customers or colleagues as required. As a Senior Level Designer, you will be responsible for providing mentorship and guidance to junior designers, ensuring high-quality work through oversight and support.

Key Responsibilities

• Design Systems, Machinery, Products, and Tools using SolidWorks.
• Perform engineering calculations and analysis with respect to strength of materials, speeds, horsepower, temperature, pressure, force, etc. as related to machine and tool designs.
• Act as the single point of contact on specific design engineering projects, working directly with the project manager, technical staff, supervisors, and managers to meet requirements
• Produce working drawings including detail drawings and detailed bills of materials (BOMs). Designs will be based on input from: Engineering Management, Project Management, Customers, the Manufacturing Team, and other key project stakeholders.
• Demonstrate the understanding of the project by defining machine operations and processes required to generate cycle time/process sequence charts and test parameters.
• Analyze designs and systems for compliance with applicable codes and standards (i.e. CSA, OSHA, CE, etc., or customer specific).
• Present technical information to customers or colleagues (ex. Design Reviews)
• Act as a primary source of information regarding the technical details of design projects, communicating with other engineers/designers, and relying on your experience to solve engineering problems
• Work with manufacturing and assembly staff to implement the equipment designed.
• Work collaboratively in a cross functional team with key internal project stakeholders to develop, design and deliver custom design and built systems, machinery, & tooling.
• Assist other members of the Mechanical Design team as required.
• Coach and mentor junior-intermediate level designers. This includes guiding them on design and on priorities, as well as setting timelines and schedules for all or some of the project design scope.
• Ensure designs adhere to project and customer requirements.
• As required, participate with the project manager in the development of the project schedule and budgeted hours distribution.
• Provide accurate reports on project status to the project manager and department managers.
• Participate in the development and implementation of design / drafting standards, cost reduction methods, and continuous improvements with the purpose of integrating design technology that will facilitate enhanced safety, enhanced functionality, and reduced costs.
• Ensure that: project milestones / schedule / budget is achieved, mechanical project documentation (quotes, drawing registers, correspondence, requisitions, drawings packages, part and assembly models, schedules, spare parts lists, etc.) are maintained and up to date.
• Review drawings for: accuracy, material selection, proper machining techniques, finishes, hardness, dimensions, etc.
• Provide other deliverables and support as defined by the Engineering manager and/or Design Supervisor.
• Review/establish electrical requirements with respect to input and output devices with electrical designers.
• Assist/support installers in system/machinery installation at customer facilities as required.
• Determine tools, fixtures, mockups, and equipment to be used in fabrication, assembly, testing of mechanical components and complete assemblies/systems.
• Support project engineers in the completion of engineering document deliverables, including occasionally taking ownership of project engineering deliverables.
• Select appropriate purchased components for mechanical assemblies and create purchase requisitions.
• Adhere to all QA procedures pertaining to job responsibilities.
• Adhere to all Promation Policies, including but not limited to Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Responsible for communicating time estimates and level of effort on design tasks to the Manager or Supervisor, Design Engineering, and Project Manager.
• Travel to customer and supplier locations as required.
• Additional duties as directed by Management.

Qualifications

• A post-secondary degree and/or diploma in industrial or mechanical engineering, or a related field
• A minimum of 7 years of relevant industry experience designing complex systems, machines, products, or tooling.
• Strong ability and experience with SolidWorks, 3D CAD software, in both 3D design and 2D drawings.
• Knowledge of mechanical design principles including kinematics, force analysis, pneumatics, hydraulics and manufacturing / machine shop techniques, materials & material strengths, standard mechanical and electrical components to be incorporated within designs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively issue sketches and instructions to members of the project team.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to thrive as a collaborative team player in a fast-paced environment, effectively managing tight deadlines with a positive and proactive attitude.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Participation in our Retirement Saving Plan & Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan.
• Ongoing opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Exciting and unique projects to grow and develop your career!
• A flexible and supportive work environment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring based on sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religious creed, ethnic origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law.

If you require accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, please contact us and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Design

• Industries

  Industrial Machinery Manufacturing and Manufacturing

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