Position: Mechanical Designer
Location:Ayr, Ontario (Near Cambridge, Kitchener/Waterloo)
Hours of Work:Monday to Thursday 8:00AM-4:30PM; Friday 8:00AM-2:00PM
Bend All Automotive ULC (BAA) is a leading supplier of Automotive Components and Automation Tooling Equipment. BAA supports customers worldwide with leading technology through product design, prototyping, product validation, tool building and a flexible streamlined manufacturing process. Our expertise is not limited to standard forming techniques, but entails the utilization of synchronized manufacturing systems that provide our customers with cost effective and mistake proof solutions.
We are recruiting for a Mechanical Designer at our Automation & Tooling Centre:
Primary responsibilities:
- Design automated machinery and tooling for metal forming applications
- Perform preliminary engineering calculations with respect to strength of materials, speeds, horsepower, temperature, pressure, force, etc. as related to machine and tool designs
- Plan, organize and manage projects from concept through to final customer acceptance
- Review drawings for accuracy, material selection, proper machining techniques, finishes, hardness, etc.
- Create and maintain concise documentation and drawings including concept sketches, detail & assembly drawings, and bills of materials
- Review electrical requirements with respect to input and output devices, with electrical designers
- Specify appropriate components, obtain quotes, and outsource purchased and manufactured parts from vendors
- Assist the fabricators, machinists, toolmakers and electricians during construction and start-up to resolve problems and assist with completion of systems
- Liaise with internal and external fabrication and machine shops to evaluate manufacturing feasibility and associated costs
- Effective troubleshooting and ability to communicate efficiently regarding problems that may arise during assembly and final testing.
- Facilitating the development of user manuals, training materials, and other documents as needed to enable successful implementation and turnover of the process or system to the clients.
- Conducting post-project evaluation and identifying successful and unsuccessful project elements.
Qualifications Required:
- University Degree or College Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline complemented by 5+ years experience in the Tool & Die or Machine Building Environment
- Strong Mechanical aptitude experienced building large machinery with complex mechanisms and devices.
- Fully competent with the use of SOLIDWORKS is a must
- Thorough knowledge and experience with the sizing and application of components for pneumatic and hydraulic systems in addition to good understanding of circuit logic.
- Understanding of applications for Servo systems and electrical devices (i.e., sensors, switches, position transducers, visions system etc.)
- Competent knowledge of GD&T with excellent thorough knowledge of all drafting principles
- Good understanding of materials & properties, manufacturing processes and techniques in a machine shop environment
- Must be capable of taking direction to design tooling from sketches or verbal concepts
- Computer literate; capable of working with MS Office
- Familiar with ERP systems
- Capable of working in a high-pressure environment with a strong sense of urgency, and effectively meet competing demands and priorities
- Effective communication, both verbal and written
- Have a flexible and creative approach while working in an environment that is dedicated to continuous improvement
- Must be resourceful to find alternate methods to meet deadlines.
- Strong commitment to customer satisfaction
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those we wish to interview will be contacted.
Bend All is committed to promoting accessibility for Ontarians with disabilities and complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and makes accommodations available for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes.When an applicant for employment is chosen to participate in an assessment and/or the selection process, reasonable accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
