Mechanical Design Engineer, Continuous Improvement

Position Summary:

Reporting to a Design Engineering Supervisor, the successful candidate will work on small to medium sized product design and development projects to resolve production issues from a design perspective, increase manufacturability and efficiency, resolve functional issues with machines, determine root cause and resolve field issues, and design new options for products.

Performance Expectations:

• Collaborate with a core multifunctional team assigned to resolve production line issues to improve functioning of production line and resolve issues related to design.

• Investigate and resolve bill of material (BOM) issues. 

• Prepare concept, and design and production drawings with supporting calculations and material data ensuring that designs meet specification requirements and manufacturing capabilities. 

• Identify and assist with implementing cost reductions for process and design.

• Workday typically includes designing, having meetings with crossfunctional team, supporting prototype building and some validation and testing, depending on the stage of the project.

• Design, formulate and produce complete product related changes for current products in a continuous improvement environment. Improve warranty, ease of assembly, and expand product options for production. 

• Maintain thorough documentation for all aspects of assigned projects. 

• Investigate functional issues with machines to diagnose faulty operation and make recommendations for improvement. 

• Provide support in checking details, assemblies, and BOMs for assigned projects. 

• Apply a wide variety of established or modified engineering methods or techniques with considerable independence of action

• Create, monitor and track project activities to a timeline. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

Credentials:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or C.E.T. in a Mechanical or Electrical discipline.

• Preference will be given to candidates registered or working towards their P.Eng designation.

Desired Characteristics:

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Mechanical / Electrical designer in a heavy equipment (or related) manufacturing environment.

• Experience editing and generating drawings for production intent.

• Demonstrated knowledge of Mechanical design, GD&T, DFMEA, welding/fabrication processes.

• Design experience with SolidWorks (with formal training preferred); experience with FEA desirable.

• Good working knowledge of mechanical design, GD&T, DFMEA, welding / fabrication processes, hydraulic controls and general electrical skills.

• Design experience with SolidWorks (with formal training preferred); experience with FEA desirable.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work well with a cross functional technical team as well as with manufacturing personnel.

• Strong organizational and leadership skills.

What Linamar/Skyjack Has to Offer

• Competitive Compensation

• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc. 

• Opportunities for career advancement.

• Sustainability Counsel 

• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities. 

About Skyjack:

Skyjack supplies construction rental companies globally with quality engineered, simple, and reliable access and telehandler equipment. Initially started as a scissor lift manufacturer in 1985 and has grown to become a world leader in the general Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) industry. 

As a dominant player in a consistently evolving industry, skyjack employees thrive on absorbing new information and have a thirst for continuous improvement in their professional selves. In 2002 Skyjack became a part of the Linamar Corporation and has since been able to leverage strategic partnerships and use the guidance of their parent company to rapidly change the face of the access industry. 

Every aspect of the company is deeply rooted in Skyjacks safety initiatives as this can be an extremely challenging industry. Skyjack prides itself on being simply reliable and easy to do business with. This mission extends to the relationships with customers, suppliers, and employees.

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet the full requirements for this position.­

Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Accommodations will be provided upon request.

Linamar Corporation encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will reasonably accommodate applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process upon request