Mechanical Design Engineer, Line Support (Afternoons)

Position Summary:

Reporting to a Design Engineering Supervisor, the successful candidate will provide design engineering support for manufacturing by resolving production issues, coordinating engineering design changes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve product quality, manufacturing efficiency, cost reductions and resolve functional issues with machines. 

This position is on-site, at Skyjack Plant 2 and supports the afternoon shift operations. 

Performance Expectations:

• Collaborate with a core multifunctional team assigned to resolve production line issues to improve functioning of production line and resolve issues related to design.
• Investigate and resolve bill of material (BOM) issues. 
• Prepare concept, and design and production drawings with supporting calculations and material data ensuring that designs meet specification requirements and manufacturing capabilities. 
• Identify and assist with implementing cost reductions for process and design.
• Workday typically includes being part time in the production shop to assess and identify issues along with core team, and part time designing at a computer, attending meetings and interacting with other colleagues.
• Design, formulate and produce complete product related changes for current products in a continuous improvement environment. Improve warranty, ease of assembly, and expand product options for production. 
• Maintain thorough documentation for all aspects of assigned projects. 
• Investigate functional issues with machines to diagnose faulty operation and make recommendations for improvement. 
• Provide support in checking details, assemblies, and BOMs for assigned projects. 
• Apply a wide variety of established or modified engineering methods or techniques with considerable independence of action. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Credentials:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or C.E.T. in a Mechanical or Electrical discipline.
• Preference will be given to candidates registered or working towards their P.Eng designation.

Desired Characteristics:

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Mechanical / Electrical designer in a heavy equipment (or related) manufacturing environment.
• Experience editing and generating drawings for production intent.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Mechanical design, GD&T, DFMEA, welding/fabrication processes.
• Design experience with SolidWorks (with formal training preferred); experience with FEA desirable.
• Good working knowledge of mechanical design, GD&T, DFMEA, welding / fabrication processes, hydraulic controls and general electrical skills.
• Design experience with SolidWorks (with formal training preferred); experience with FEA desirable.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work well with a cross functional technical team as well as with manufacturing personnel.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.

What Linamar/Skyjack Has to Offer

• Competitive Compensation

• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc. 

• Opportunities for career advancement.

• Sustainability Counsel 

• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities. 

About Skyjack:

Skyjack supplies construction rental companies globally with quality engineered, simple, and reliable access and telehandler equipment. Initially started as a scissor lift manufacturer in 1985, and has grown to become a world leader in the general Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) industry. 

As a dominant player in a consistently evolving industry, Skyjack employees thrive on absorbing new information and have a thirst for continuous improvement in their professional selves. In 2002 Skyjack became a part of the Linamar Corporation and has since been able to leverage strategic partnerships and use the guidance of their parent company to rapidly change the face of the access industry. 

Every aspect of the company is deeply rooted in Skyjacks safety initiatives as this can be an extremely challenging industry. Skyjack prides itself on being simply reliable and easy to do business with. This mission extends to the relationships with customers, suppliers, and employees.

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet the full requirements for this position.­

Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Accommodations will be provided upon request.

Linamar Corporation encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will reasonably accommodate applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process upon request