Senior Product Development Mechanical Engineer

Progressive Automations; Richmond; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental benefits

Ergonomic desks

Company events and free lunches

Employee discounts across subsidiaries

Job summary

Progressive Automations in Richmond, BC, is seeking a Senior Product Development Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, testing, and manufacturing of new linear actuators. You will establish processes, oversee purchasing, assembly and quality control, and collaborate with the R&D team to deliver reliable, scalable products.

The ideal candidate will be a proactive, self-starting engineer with strong project management skills and experience with actuators, motor control, and North American

Qualifications

• PE designation in Mechanical Engineering is required or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years in product development and manufacturing.
• Experience with linear actuators, motor control and manufacturing.
• Strong project management; able to lead design teams.
• Familiar with North American manufacturing standards and certification.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and CAD tools (SolidWorks).
• SolidWorks experience and simulation validation.

Responsibilities

• Create new actuator designs and all relevant manufacturing documentation.
• Verify designs using Solidworks Simulation.
• Prototype and test designs using practical machinery.
• Source parts from local and overseas suppliers.
• Create processes and supervise purchasing, assembly and QA.
• Submit designs for relevant certifications.
• Produce datasheets, manuals, and product education package.
• Lead internal product education campaign.
• Collaborate with Marketing to launch products.
• Identify and resolve product issues from feedback and testing.

Skills

Project management

Actuator design experience

Motor control

Manufacturing processes

North American manufacturing standards

Microsoft Office

SolidWorks

Education

Professional Engineer designation in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidWorks Simulation

Asana

Job description

Progressive Automations is one of the top manufacturers and distributors of linear actuators and home/office automation. We have over a decade of experience in the industry and are quickly growing. Our goal is to lead the industry in innovation while bringing you premium quality products at an affordable price. Our creative, energetic and innovative team has the experience of working together with different customers, from automation enthusiasts, hobbyists to large scale partners. We are constantly developing our skills and knowledge of the industry while we also make sure to have a bit of fun in life!

Reasons you'll love working here

• Comprehensive extended health and dental benefits
• Electric sit-stand desks and ergonomic accessories
• Quarterly company events, monthly company free lunch, quarterly team free lunch
• Employee discounts across all subsidiaries (Progressive Automations, Progressive Desk, etc.)

Progressive Automations is one of the top manufacturers and distributors of linear actuators and home/office automation. We have over a decade of experience in the industry and are quickly growing. Our goal is to lead the industry in innovation while bringing you premium quality products at an affordable price. Our creative, energetic and innovative team has the experience of working together with different customers, from automation enthusiasts, hobbyists to large scale partners. We are constantly developing our skills and knowledge of the industry while we also make sure to have a bit of fun in life!

Reasons you'll love working here

• Flexible schedule
• Comprehensive extended health and dental benefits
• Electric sit-stand desks and ergonomic accessories
• Quarterly company events, monthly company free lunch, quarterly team free lunch
• Employee discounts across all subsidiaries (Progressive Automations, Progressive Desk, etc.)

About the Job

The Senior Product Development Mechanical Engineer will work directly with the Research and Development Manager to lead the design, testing, and manufacturing of new linear actuators. They will also create the processes and oversee the purchasing, assembly and quality control of the linear actuators developed.

The ideal candidate will be a driven, self-starting, and resourceful engineer that is able to understand all facets of a problem and make comprehensive decisions.

Responsibilities

• Create new actuator designs and all relevant manufacturing documentation.
• Verify designs using Solidworks Simulation.
• Prototype and test all designs using practical machinery.
• Source all parts from local and overseas suppliers.
• Create processes and supervise the purchasing, assembly and quality control of the linear actuators developed.
• Submit all designs for relevant certifications.
• Produce technical datasheet, instruction manuals, and internal product education package.
• Lead internal product education campaign.
• Work with the Marketing team to launch products.
• Identify, resolve, and document product issues based on customer feedback, prior product updates, and in-house testing.

Required Skills and Experiences

• Professional Engineer designation in Mechanical Engineering or similar field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in product development and manufacturing.
• Experience with linear actuators, motor control, and manufacturing.
• Strong project management skills as most projects will be self-led - and an opportunity for leading the growing mechanical design team.
• North American manufacturing standards and certification.
• Microsoft office.
• Solidworks.

Additional Assets

• Knowledge and fluency to coordinate with overseas manufacturing.
• Project management software: Asana.
  

The pay range for this role is:
70,000 - 110,000 CAD per year(Richmond, BC)