Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer - Industrial Automation

Advantech Staffing; Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Cambridge, Ontario is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer with a strong background in manufacturing processes and engineering design. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience and expertise in AutoCAD and Solid Works. Responsibilities include leading the design of manufacturing systems, ensuring compliance with standards, and collaborating with product development teams. The role emphasizes analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Min 10 years of relevant experience.
• Expert-level knowledge of Manufacturing Processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and implementation of lean manufacturing systems.
• Analyze engineering drawings and specifications.
• Create working and detail drawings using AutoCAD and Solid Works.

Skills

Engineering Calculations

Communication

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Solid Works

Job description

Location : Cambridge, ON -Onsite

Job type : Full-Time / Contract

Looking for a seasoned engineering leader with a proven track record in the Delivery of projects in the design & and simulation of Manufacturing lines Preferred candidate with the following skills Perform engineering calculations for machine and tool designs, including strength, speed, horsepower, temperature, pressure, and force. Analyze engineering drawings and specifications to determine shape, dimensions, hardness etc.

Create working and detail drawings, and bills of materials using AutoCAD and Solid Works.

Ensure designs comply with applicable standards (e.g., OSHA, CE).

Review drawings for accuracy, material selection, machining techniques, finishes, and hardness. Must be capable of designing tooling from sketches or verbal concepts.

Communicate design changes and task progress to the Manager, Mechanical Engineering, and supervising designer.

Lead the design, development and implementation of lean manufacturing systems that reduce waste, increase throughput, and shorten lead times.

Lead the development and implementation of job / workstation designs with focus on ergonomics and operator satisfaction. Lead the application of tooling, equipment, automation, robotics, and material handling systems that improve safety, quality, and cost.

Assist the Lead the development and maintenance of standard engineering data - layouts, process flow diagrams, capacity charts, time studies, productivity metrics, etc.

Partner with Product Development and Design Engineering to identify opportunities for Design for Manufacturing.

Assist in other areas and perform other duties, as needed. (This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required for this job.)

Expert-level knowledge of Manufacturing Processes, cycle time calculation, Ergonomics, FMEA, DFM, DFA and throughput calculation. Skills Proficient in AutoCAD and Solid Works.

Strong knowledge of drafting principles.

Experience in designing tooling from sketches or verbal concepts.

Understanding of pneumatics.

Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Analytical skills for engineering calculations and design analysis.

Attention to detail for reviewing drawings and documentation.

Familiarity with ISO procedures and quality standards Education Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is preferred, or a related field with relevant experience, or demonstrated skills and abilities.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as presentation skills. Highly motivated and deeply responsible.

Min 10 years of relevant experience Onsite Cambridge Ontario Canada.

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