Senior Mechanical Engineer - Designer

Reel; Burlington; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

REEL Aluminium, Burlington, Ontario, seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer/Designer to lead a design team and work on heavy automated equipment for the aluminium industry. You will handle drafting, analysis, and documentation, driving collaboration across mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines.

The role requires 7–10 years of relevant experience, proficiency in AutoCAD/Inventor, and a willingness to travel internationally. Competitive compensation and extensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or diploma eligibility.
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience designing custom equipment for aluminum smelting or similar industries.
• Proficient in AutoCAD or Inventor.
• Experience with PDM (Autodesk Vault) and ERP software.
• Ability to read and create pneumatic/hydraulic schematics.
• Knowledge of electrical actuating systems in automated equipment.
• Strong English communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of designers and engineers on mechanical projects.
• Create 2D layouts for basic and detail engineering.
• Produce 2D drawings and schematics using AutoCAD or Inventor.
• Develop 3D models using Autodesk Inventor.
• Prepare design calculations and component specifications.
• Interface with vendors for component selection and manufacturing.

Skills

Mechanical design

Team leadership

Problem solving

Time management

English communication

Electrical aptitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

Autodesk Vault

ERP software

Job description

Company Description

REEL Group, with nearly 3,500 employees in France and worldwide, specializes in the design, manufacture and maintenance of complex handling and lifting systems for a range of high growth industries, such as aeronautics, energy (nuclear and hydroelectric), aluminum, marine renewables and offshore.

REEL Group, with nearly 3,500 employees in France and worldwide, specializes in the design, manufacture and maintenance of complex handling and lifting systems for a range of high growth industries, such as aeronautics, energy (nuclear and hydroelectric), aluminum, marine renewables and offshore. Its subsidiary REEL Aluminium Inc based in Burlington, Ontario (formally Outotec) is now part of REEL’s Aluminum Division. Within the Aluminium Division, REEL currently operates three businesses complementary to REEL Aluminium Inc. through NKM Noell Special Cranes GmbH, REEL Alesa and REEL Möller GmbH, a former entity of FLSmidth. All these entities are committed to innovation and continuous improvement, and have a strong track record, having served every major aluminium producers in the world. More specifically, REEL has been operating in the Aluminium business sector for the past 20 years with dedicated teams based, among other, in Zürich (Switzerland), Montréal (Canada), Aix-en-Provence (France), Amsterdam (Netherlands), Köln (Germany) and Veitshoechheim (Germany).

https://www.reelinternational.com/en/

Position

Within the Burlington Group there is a need for a Senior Mechanical Engineer/Designer. In this existing position you will work on a variety of technical and engineering assignments including design, drafting, analysis, and report writing. You will play a key role leading a team of designers and engineers on projects related to mechanical engineering for heavy automated equipment utilized in the Aluminium Smelting industry. Projects will be related to mechanical engineering for heavy automated equipment utilized in the Aluminium Smelting industry.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Support the design and optimization of systems
• Creation of 2D layouts as a basis for Basic+Detail engineering
• Creation of 2D drawings and schematics using Autodesk AutoCAD or Inventor
• Creation of 3D models using Autodesk Inventor
• Preparation of design calculations
• Create Part Numbers in the PCS and VAULT system
• Support the generation of component specifications and purchasing requests,
• Interface with outside vendors for component selection, manufacturing, and assembly,
• Creation of O&M manuals, BOMS
• Assist with the creation of project-related documentation and design specifications
• Work with other engineering disciplines (e.g. process, electrical, software) to ensure integrated and well-functioning products and system
• Ensure all designs and manufacturing processes adhere to legal and company safety standards, quality requirements, and industry best practices
• Support sales providing layouts, calculations, bill of quantities, etc.
• Follow established work procedures and instructions as per ISO 9001 standard
• Follow established HSE (Health, Safety and Environmental) regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or diploma eligibility within an accredited program
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in designing custom made equipment for the Primary Aluminum Smelter or similar industries
• Proficient in Autodesk ACAD or Inventor
• Experience working with PDM (preferable Autodesk VAULT) and ERP software
• Reading, understanding and creation of pneumatic/hydraulic schematics
• Knowledge of electrical actuating systems as used in automated equipment
• Preparation of design calculations (“hand”-calculations)
• Strong English verbal and written communication skills
• Strong ability to lead through collaboration and mentor team members
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking abilities
• Strong mathematical skills
• Efficient time management
• Strong mechanical/electrical aptitude and knowledge,
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and contribute to continuous improvement processes.
• Willingness to travel internationally

REEL Aluminium is located in Burlington, Ontario, and offers a competitive compensation ($100 000$ to $120 000 annually according to experience) as well as a wide range of benefits (pension fund with employer contribution, full group insurance, personal leave days, etc.).

At REEL, we accept you as you are. We offer a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to citizenship, ethnicity, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age or veteran status.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Burlington, Ontario