Major Duties

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  Investigate alternative design methods and improve existing methods based on direction from the Manager of Mechanical Design.
• Mentor less experienced designers.
• Prepare concepts and complete design work through the whole design process.
• Prepare and present internal and external design reviews.
• Check the work of other designers.

Specific Responsibilities

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  Assist in developing design and department standards.
• Design and detail parts and assemblies related to test and assembly automation equipment.
• Assist in implementing or achieving corporate and department objectives (i.e. new developments, policies, etc.).
• Lead the mechanical design effort on various projects delegating tasks to other Mechanical Designers.
• Manage project documentation, including quotes, cost sheets, correspondence, requisitions, drawings, schedules, etc.
• Communicate time estimates and resource requirements on design tasks to the Manager of Mechanical Design and project Managers.
• Review electrical requirements with Electrical Designers.
• Ensure that the flow of information (IO, Timing Charts, etc.) to the Controls Department is completed as required.
• Attend and present design reviews.
• Provide assistance during the manufacture of parts, bench and floor assembly, debug and integration.
• Perform engineering calculations with respect to strength of materials, speeds, horsepower, temperature, pressure, force, etc. as related to machine and tool designs.
• Analyze engineering drawings, and specifications to determine shape, dimensions, hardness etc. in the development of equipment, processes and products.
• Draft working drawings, detail drawings and bills of materials for equipment, subassemblies or product, using AutoCad and Solid Works.
• Determine tools, fixtures and equipment to be used in fabrication and assembly of components and complete assemblies.
• Examine project instructions and drawings to determine test specifications, procedures, objectives, test equipment and problems involved in designing, changing or rearranging materials.
• Formalize and update drawing documentation.
• Check drawings for accuracy, material selection, proper machining techniques, finishes ,hardness, etc.
• Liaison with customers and in-house technical and engineering staff.
• Liaison with vendors for technical information and specifications.
• Create drawings of existing tooling through the use of precision measuring devices such as verniers and micrometers.
• Adhere to the ISO Operating Procedures for the Mechanical Design and Fabrication departments.
• Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the ATS code of business conduct.
• Must understand the 5S principles and their importance.
• Maintain project schedule, making use of earned value system to track progress.
• Adhere to all health and safety rules and procedures.

Qualifications

Education:

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  Post Secondary school diploma or degree in mechanical design, mechanical engineering or equivalent.

Experience:

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  Minimum of 10 years of experience in custom automation and testing.
• A working knowledge of Solidworks, Autocad.