Mechanical Design Engineer

Overview

Would you like to become part of a respectful, innovative, and winning team that plays a critical role in the growing OSB (oriented strand board) market? Recognized as the global leader in stranding technology, Kadant Carmanah Design provides leading-edge technology and equipment to a stable, growing, and in-demand industry.

Why Work at Kadant Carmanah Design?

At Kadant Carmanah Design, everyone is focused on the same outcome: to work together to provide the best quality equipment, service, and support to our customers. By leading with a respectful work environment for all employees to thrive in, Kadant Carmanah has enjoyed decades of success and international growth in providing innovative capital equipment with award-winning customer service to the engineered wood products industry.

The Role:

The Mechanical Design Engineer plays a lead role in providing technical support to the Sales, Service, and Manufacturing teams and will lead projects to improve machinery design and manufacturing processes.

Opportunities:

1. Daily opportunities to work directly with the Manufacturing team in our onsite manufacturing facility where we fabricate, machine, and assemble equipment.
2. Opportunities to travel to installations to support the service team.
3. Opportunities for advancement.

Responsibilities:

• Machinery Design – Lead opportunities for new design and improvements of existing designs for improved quality, cost, and manufacturability.
• Project Management – Manage engineering scope and delivery of technical documentation and drawings to customers and to manufacturing.
• Sales Support – Provide technical support to the sales group for internal and external customers. Provide support in the development of proposals to define project scope and deliverables.
• Service Support – Provide technical support to the service team on technical questions and troubleshooting.
• Manufacturing Support – Provide technical support to the operations group from procurement through to final assembly and shipping.

Qualifications:

• Mechanical Engineering degree or diploma.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a role involving design, project management, and customer support functions.
• Registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (EGBC) or Technologist (ASTTBC).
• Proficient with SolidWorks or other 3D CAD tools.
• Proficient with AutoCAD for 2D drafting.
• Strong experience with DFMA, including:
• Design of welded structures and frames.
• Design of machined components and assemblies.
• Experienced in machine design and component selection. Examples:
• Drive design including sizing and selection of bearings, shafts, gear reducers, chain, and belt drives components.
• Hydraulics design. Familiar with hydraulic schematics and designing with hydraulic components.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Energetic and proactive in addressing problems.