Junior Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Associate
Northern Transformer is a Canadian-owned, fast growing manufacturer of substation and mobile power transformers. Our team delivers transformers of the highest quality through superior design, quality workmanship and attention to our clients’ individual needs.
Due to the growth of our business, we have an opening for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have 1-5 years of Manufacturing Engineering experience or relevant Engineering experience in a production and manufacturing environment. Product design & manufacturing experience using engineering theory, knowledge and hands-on practice will be an asset.
Reporting to the Engineering manager, the successful applicant will assist in the development & analysis of designs, products, materials, processes, or equipment pertaining to the manufacturing of power transformers.
Key Responsibilities
Support daily production activities by troubleshooting, collecting, and monitoring data to ensure equipment operation and uptime
Verifying specifications & maintaining product/process documentation
Review and analysis of client specifications
Understanding of CSA, IEEE and ANSI standards with respect to power transformers
Engineering analysis of forces, stress and strain, electrical clearances, centre of gravity, seismic, vacuum
Mechanical design activities such as, designing, detailing, analysis
Create SOP’s/Work Instructions for existing, newly designed, or modified products, process, or materials
Preform lean manufacturing, continuous improvement & 5S initiatives as required
Assist in inventing & designing various manufacturing tools and assembly fixtures
Designs and coordinates manufacturing engineering tasks, experiments, and operational procedures
Helps train & guide technicians/operators on new processes and procedures
Research, compile, analyze, report, and test various designs, products, processes, or materials
Maintain compliance to all design requirements and quality standards
Requirements
University degree in Engineering with relevant work experience
Minimum 1-5 years of related experience is an asset
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, proficiency with Microsoft products and 3D CAD tools
Must be a team player and able to get along with individuals from within the organization
Ability to work independently to support the engineering, maintenance, and production teams
Practical thinking with hands-on experience valued highly
Demonstrated safety first mindset and occasional working at heights required
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits package
Clean, modern, and friendly working environment
