Mechanical / Hydraulic Designer
About the role
MacLean Engineering is looking for talented and energetic Mechanical / Hydraulic Designer to add to the existing skills of our Engineering team. This is a great opportunity to become part of an experienced and professional team of technical people who collectively strive to provide an exceptional level of design expertise to our customers. If you are looking to be challenged in a dynamic work environment and want to grow your career with a world-renowned company in our industry, this position is for you!
About the Position: The successful candidate(s) will be working as a member of the assigned Product Engineering Team in one of our facilities and will be given the opportunity to gain valuable experience, knowledge and exposure in the design, manufacturing, and support of our products. The level of responsibility and specific assignments will be based on the abilities of the candidate.
Our Mechanical/Hydraulic Designer are responsible for the creation and ongoing improvement of our mechanical, powertrain, hydraulic, pneumatic and water systems and other related systems for mobile machines for the underground hard-rock mining industry. It offers exposure to a variety of different areas (e.g. frames, enclosed cabs, powertrain, suspensions, scissors/booms/decks, constant pressure, load sensing, discrete and proportional valves, steering and braking systems etc) and the ability to integrate many different pieces of technology and products to reach the best possible product. The successful candidate will be able to acquire experience working with a strong and experienced team of mobile equipment designers and other mechanical systems specialists.
- Carry out the proper design and selection of components and their integration into the larger system to support the required form, fit and function of the product and to follow applicable standards and regulations
- Detail their design using proper drafting techniques into bills of materials, fabrication/assembly details, and inspection/testing details
- Support their designs by working directly alongside production team members during builds and making the necessary updates via Engineering Change Notices (ECN)
- Communicate with other internal departments such as Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Customer Support
- Support the Quality objectives of the company
- Demonstrate leadership and mentorship in the execution of the overall design activities and provide technical oversight to less experienced members to support the goals set by the Product Manager
- Manage projects as assigned by their Product Manager with attention to schedule, capacity planning, and other project deliverables
- Increase the productivity and effectiveness of the overall design team by looking for new and improved ways to carry out the required work
Qualifications
About You: The successful candidate(s) must be willing to learn, open-minded and flexible, organized and detail oriented, team oriented, disciplined, and must have a positive attitude, along with the following qualifications:
- Engineering Diploma or Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution
- Eligibility for licensing through OACETT or PEO is preferred
- Preferred experience in the design and / or manufacturing of heavy/mobile/construction type equipment
- Able to use SolidWorks and AutoCAD with preference for those who have certified training completed
- Computer proficient in MS Office Software (Word, Excel, Project, Sharepoint)
- Preference to those who can demonstrate an understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, welding, assembly and/or hydraulic design and troubleshooting/testing experience
- Able to communicate effectively with others both verbally and in writing with preference for those who can do so in more than one language
MacLean Engineering has been a leading innovator of underground mining equipment solutions for over 50 years. As we continue to expand our product range and geographic footprint, we remain privately owned and consistently focused on the Company founder’s original engineered design imperatives – safety, productivity and enduring quality. MacLean Engineering has four manufacturing facilities located in Collingwood, Owen Sound, Barrie and Mexico. Our workforce is comprised of various skilled trades working together in a safety and quality-oriented environment to produce components and equipment to the underground mining industry, as well as the municipal, environmental, and industrial sectors.
If you are interested in being a part of an established and growing Canadian Company, we want to hear from you!
Positions may be based in our Collingwood or Owen Sound offices and is determined at the time of hiring based on the business needs. Should you be applying for a specific location please indicate that in your cover letter or resume.
Please note that employment with MacLean Engineering is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check conducted by our third-party provider, Sterling Backcheck. This process may include verification of employment history, education, and a criminal record check, depending on the requirements of the position.
MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co. Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005).
MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co. Limited will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.
About MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co Limited
Great Things Happen Here
Equipping the mining world with innovative mobile equipment solutions is what we do at MacLean, but more importantly is the why. We aspire to be best-in-class leaders in the design, manufacturing, and support of engineered solutions that make mining safer, greener, and more productive. This brand promise is inextricably linked to our people.
We are building a diverse, top-performing employee base by hiring entrepreneurial, creative, hardworking, ethical, and safety focused candidates who want to make a lasting difference and build a career doing it. If this sound like you, dive in and join the MacLean innovation wave!
Join the MacLean innovation wave!
We are a global, family-owned company where we treat each other, our customers, and our host communities as if they were family. This is our competitive differentiator across the board when it comes to employee development, customer relationships, and business results.
Our production facility and branch footprint on four continents and market reach into six continents is in keeping with the scope of our ambition to develop paradigm-changing, tech-enabled mining vehicles the world over. This transformative vision requires a wide range of talent working together across the company’s manufacturing, engineering, product management, marketing, sales, aftermarket support, finance, and human resource functions.
Who we are
MacLean specializes in mobile equipment solutions based on underground mining experience, unit-of-one manufacturing expertise, and worldwide customer service and support.
We have been innovating for mining equipment safety and productivity for almost 50 years, supporting customers worldwide with branches across Canada as well as in the United States, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, and Australia.
Our Story
MacLean is the world’s largest Canadian-based underground mining vehicle manufacturer.
From modest beginnings retrofitting farm tractors out of an apple orchard barn in Southern Georgian Bay, Ontario, to today’s multi-national corporate network of some 1,000 employees across four continents and six countries, the next chapters of the MacLean mining innovation story are actively being written within the broad themes of the electrification, automation, and digitalization of the global industry.
The constant across the shifting sands of time and geography is the MacLean commitment to pursuing engineered solutions that make the underground environment safer and more productive.
The foundation for all of our work together is a shared culture of entrepreneurial innovation and customer focus. When we create what we call MacLean ‘Application Intelligence’ for the mining sector, we are leveraging multi disciplinary engineering expertise, continental manufacturing capacity, and decades of mining knowledge, to deliver safety and productivity enhancing solutions to the end-users who operate and maintain our products in underground mines around the globe.
We are a major employer in our host communities and, as such, we strive to be an employer of choice. On the leading edge of technological and manufacturing innovation, we never lose sight of the people behind the machines – the MacLean employees across our production facilities who work to create products of lasting value for the mining sector.
Our Values
The MacLean Way is our overarching vision, mission, and values statement. It is the embodiment of our history, present, and future: where we came from, who we are now, and where we are going.
Mechanical / Hydraulic Designer
About the role
MacLean Engineering is looking for talented and energetic Mechanical / Hydraulic Designer to add to the existing skills of our Engineering team. This is a great opportunity to become part of an experienced and professional team of technical people who collectively strive to provide an exceptional level of design expertise to our customers. If you are looking to be challenged in a dynamic work environment and want to grow your career with a world-renowned company in our industry, this position is for you!
About the Position: The successful candidate(s) will be working as a member of the assigned Product Engineering Team in one of our facilities and will be given the opportunity to gain valuable experience, knowledge and exposure in the design, manufacturing, and support of our products. The level of responsibility and specific assignments will be based on the abilities of the candidate.
Our Mechanical/Hydraulic Designer are responsible for the creation and ongoing improvement of our mechanical, powertrain, hydraulic, pneumatic and water systems and other related systems for mobile machines for the underground hard-rock mining industry. It offers exposure to a variety of different areas (e.g. frames, enclosed cabs, powertrain, suspensions, scissors/booms/decks, constant pressure, load sensing, discrete and proportional valves, steering and braking systems etc) and the ability to integrate many different pieces of technology and products to reach the best possible product. The successful candidate will be able to acquire experience working with a strong and experienced team of mobile equipment designers and other mechanical systems specialists.
- Carry out the proper design and selection of components and their integration into the larger system to support the required form, fit and function of the product and to follow applicable standards and regulations
- Detail their design using proper drafting techniques into bills of materials, fabrication/assembly details, and inspection/testing details
- Support their designs by working directly alongside production team members during builds and making the necessary updates via Engineering Change Notices (ECN)
- Communicate with other internal departments such as Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Customer Support
- Support the Quality objectives of the company
- Demonstrate leadership and mentorship in the execution of the overall design activities and provide technical oversight to less experienced members to support the goals set by the Product Manager
- Manage projects as assigned by their Product Manager with attention to schedule, capacity planning, and other project deliverables
- Increase the productivity and effectiveness of the overall design team by looking for new and improved ways to carry out the required work
Qualifications
About You: The successful candidate(s) must be willing to learn, open-minded and flexible, organized and detail oriented, team oriented, disciplined, and must have a positive attitude, along with the following qualifications:
- Engineering Diploma or Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution
- Eligibility for licensing through OACETT or PEO is preferred
- Preferred experience in the design and / or manufacturing of heavy/mobile/construction type equipment
- Able to use SolidWorks and AutoCAD with preference for those who have certified training completed
- Computer proficient in MS Office Software (Word, Excel, Project, Sharepoint)
- Preference to those who can demonstrate an understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, welding, assembly and/or hydraulic design and troubleshooting/testing experience
- Able to communicate effectively with others both verbally and in writing with preference for those who can do so in more than one language
MacLean Engineering has been a leading innovator of underground mining equipment solutions for over 50 years. As we continue to expand our product range and geographic footprint, we remain privately owned and consistently focused on the Company founder’s original engineered design imperatives – safety, productivity and enduring quality. MacLean Engineering has four manufacturing facilities located in Collingwood, Owen Sound, Barrie and Mexico. Our workforce is comprised of various skilled trades working together in a safety and quality-oriented environment to produce components and equipment to the underground mining industry, as well as the municipal, environmental, and industrial sectors.
If you are interested in being a part of an established and growing Canadian Company, we want to hear from you!
Positions may be based in our Collingwood or Owen Sound offices and is determined at the time of hiring based on the business needs. Should you be applying for a specific location please indicate that in your cover letter or resume.
Please note that employment with MacLean Engineering is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check conducted by our third-party provider, Sterling Backcheck. This process may include verification of employment history, education, and a criminal record check, depending on the requirements of the position.
MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co. Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005).
MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co. Limited will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.
About MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co Limited
Great Things Happen Here
Equipping the mining world with innovative mobile equipment solutions is what we do at MacLean, but more importantly is the why. We aspire to be best-in-class leaders in the design, manufacturing, and support of engineered solutions that make mining safer, greener, and more productive. This brand promise is inextricably linked to our people.
We are building a diverse, top-performing employee base by hiring entrepreneurial, creative, hardworking, ethical, and safety focused candidates who want to make a lasting difference and build a career doing it. If this sound like you, dive in and join the MacLean innovation wave!
Join the MacLean innovation wave!
We are a global, family-owned company where we treat each other, our customers, and our host communities as if they were family. This is our competitive differentiator across the board when it comes to employee development, customer relationships, and business results.
Our production facility and branch footprint on four continents and market reach into six continents is in keeping with the scope of our ambition to develop paradigm-changing, tech-enabled mining vehicles the world over. This transformative vision requires a wide range of talent working together across the company’s manufacturing, engineering, product management, marketing, sales, aftermarket support, finance, and human resource functions.
Who we are
MacLean specializes in mobile equipment solutions based on underground mining experience, unit-of-one manufacturing expertise, and worldwide customer service and support.
We have been innovating for mining equipment safety and productivity for almost 50 years, supporting customers worldwide with branches across Canada as well as in the United States, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, and Australia.
Our Story
MacLean is the world’s largest Canadian-based underground mining vehicle manufacturer.
From modest beginnings retrofitting farm tractors out of an apple orchard barn in Southern Georgian Bay, Ontario, to today’s multi-national corporate network of some 1,000 employees across four continents and six countries, the next chapters of the MacLean mining innovation story are actively being written within the broad themes of the electrification, automation, and digitalization of the global industry.
The constant across the shifting sands of time and geography is the MacLean commitment to pursuing engineered solutions that make the underground environment safer and more productive.
The foundation for all of our work together is a shared culture of entrepreneurial innovation and customer focus. When we create what we call MacLean ‘Application Intelligence’ for the mining sector, we are leveraging multi disciplinary engineering expertise, continental manufacturing capacity, and decades of mining knowledge, to deliver safety and productivity enhancing solutions to the end-users who operate and maintain our products in underground mines around the globe.
We are a major employer in our host communities and, as such, we strive to be an employer of choice. On the leading edge of technological and manufacturing innovation, we never lose sight of the people behind the machines – the MacLean employees across our production facilities who work to create products of lasting value for the mining sector.
Our Values
The MacLean Way is our overarching vision, mission, and values statement. It is the embodiment of our history, present, and future: where we came from, who we are now, and where we are going.