Senior Mechanical Engineer - Auto Manufacturing & Equipment Design

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

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.