Product Designer

The Product Designer will design custom versions of standard products and provide customer support. They will also prepare design models using CAD software and collaborate with engineering and shop teams.

Responsibilities

• Design custom versions of standard products for customers and provide customer support
• Independently prepare design models and drawings using 3D CAD software and maintain design models, drawings, and bills of material using design management software
• Partner and collaborate with the shop to review and resolve any issues as they arise for standard and custom products
• Work with engineering to source prototype parts, make prototype assemblies and assist with prototype testing and evaluation
• Support supplier quality and sourcing projects, which include PPAP
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in a Lean manufacturing environment

Requirements

• Post Secondary education in Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Minimum 3 years of design experience within a manufacturing environment
• Experience with 2D/3D CAD software (preferably Solid Edge and Microstation) and Product Data Management Systems such as 3DX or Dassault equivalent
• Experience designing mechanical parts, including castings, sheet metal parts, and machined parts
• Knowledge on inspecting parts and assemblies using basic methods such as visual inspection, calipers, and gauges
• Technical skills - interpreting drawings, drafting, familiarity with GD&T is required
• Exposure to Project Management an asset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with all levels within the organization
• Knowledge of basic mechanical engineering principles, manufacturing processes and material properties
• Some exposure to power engineering principles, basic understanding of electric utility distribution systems an asset

Key Skills

• Mechanical Engineering Technology
• 2D/3D CAD software
• Product Data Management Systems
• 3DX
• Dassault
• Solid Edge
• Microstation
• Design management software
• Project Management
• GD&T
• Technical drawing
• Drafting
• Interpreting drawings
• Inspecting parts and assemblies
• Visual inspection
• Calipers
• Gauges
• Mechanical engineering principles
• Manufacturing processes
• Material properties
• Power engineering principles
• Electric utility distribution systems
• Communication skills
• Collaboration
• Problem-solving
• Continuous improvement
• Lean manufacturing
• Prototyping
• Testing
• Evaluation

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and performance-based bonus
• Generous employer-matched retirement savings plan
• Three weeks of paid vacation, plus paid holiday shutdown
• 100% employer-paid health and wellness benefits, including: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Health Care Spending Account (HCSA) & Personal Spending Account (PSA)
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance, with optional enhancement
• Summer hours program
• Education reimbursement
• Seniority recognition
• Access to Spark LMS for continuous learning and development
• A safe and fun working environment where we celebrate our milestones