Reports To

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Summary

The Mechanical Design Engineer works under the direction of the Design Manager with the input of the Project Manager. This person is primarily responsible for the design and engineering of various complex systems or machines to solve our customer’s complex problems. Kilmarnock Enterprise operates in all industries in eastern Ontario and beyond. As such, design team members are exposed to a great amount of variety. This position provides the individual with an opportunity to apply creative solutions with direct application of engineering principles.

Company Values

TRUST means we will trust each other to be accountable for our actions. We accept the consequences of our actions and inactions. We realize we are not perfect. When we err, we will admit our error and learn from it.

RESPECT means we will respect the dignity of each other, our clients, our suppliers, and everyone we come in contact with.

INTEGRITY means that as a corporation and as individuals we will always do what is right. If we have to ask ourselves the question, “is this right”, we already know the answer.

PROFESSIONALISM means we will conduct ourselves in a professional manner in all of our dealings, so that as members of the Kilmarnock team we can always be proud of the way we conduct ourselves with everyone inside and outside the company.

Job Duties

• Communicate with customers to gather the project requirements
• Investigate any regulatory requirements associated with the project
• Create concepts and develop solutions for our customers
• Participate in the quoting process
• Perform site visits to confirm measurements as required
• Perform experiments to validate concepts as required
• Perform engineering calculations to ensure the design meets the customer specifications.
• Perform simulations to validate designs.
• Create complete mechanical assemblies with full fabrication drawings
• Interact with the trades to ensure your designs are built as per its intent
• Continuously expand your knowledge of automation & manufacturing
• Other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• Sense of accountability
• Good communication skills
• Creative and innovative thinking
• Commitment to quality and attention to detail.
• Degree or diploma in engineering, design, drafting, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in custom machinery design.
• Experience using Solid Works to prepare technical drawings.
• A solid understanding of common shop manufacturing methods for both small quantity and large quantity production.
• Knowledge of machine design, and mechanical elements.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, field drawings and plans.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Strong planning skills
• Knowledge of local, provincial and federal workplace compliance regulations, ordinances and legislation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of Solid Works, including modules such as FEA, weldments, routing, sheet metal
• Experience with design to meet regulatory standards, such as CSA standards.
• Working knowledge of PLC programming and or automation system design
• Robotic programing knowledge ABB preferred. Experience with Robot Studio is an asset.
• Knowledge of additive manufacturing methods and design techniques
• Eligibility for P. Eng or LET designation

Work Conditions

• Hybrid workplace office environment.
• Ability to attend and conduct presentations.
• Overtime may be required.
• Travel to client location, construction sites and other off-site locations may be required.
• Lifting or moving up to 50 lbs. may be required.
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.
• Valid Driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Working both indoors and outdoors required
• Will be exposed to construction sites.
• Hazards associated with the trade
• Require the use of personal protective equipment.

Benefits