Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Mier Recruitment is hiring!

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Position Description:

• Design, develop, and improve manufacturing equipment, industrial machinery, tooling, fixtures, conveyors, material handling systems, and mechanical assemblies.
• Perform mechanical engineering calculations, including load analysis, stress analysis, torque and power requirements, component sizing, shaft and bearing selection, and power transmission design.
• Develop 3D CAD models, 2D engineering drawings, assembly drawings, fabrication drawings, equipment layouts, and bills of materials (BOMs) using SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar software.
• Design and modify mechanical components, including frames, brackets, shafts, couplings, gears, bearings, and other machine elements.
• Specify mechanical components and systems, including motors, gearboxes, drives, pumps, hydraulic cylinders, pneumatic actuators, and power transmission equipment.
• Select appropriate materials and components based on operating conditions, load requirements, durability, wear resistance, manufacturability, and cost.
• Apply design-for-manufacturing (DFM), design-for-assembly (DFA), and design-for-maintenance principles to optimize equipment design, fabrication, installation, and servicing.
• Conduct design reviews, feasibility assessments, and engineering evaluations to ensure designs meet performance, reliability, safety, cost, and maintenance requirements.

Equipment Reliability and Troubleshooting:

• Troubleshoot mechanical failures, investigate recurring equipment issues, and perform root cause analysis to determine underlying problems.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive engineering solutions to reduce equipment failures, unplanned downtime, and production interruptions.
• Evaluate equipment performance, downtime records, maintenance history, and failure data to identify opportunities for improved reliability, throughput, cycle time, and operational efficiency.
• Conduct equipment inspections and mechanical assessments to recommend repairs, redesigns, component replacements, and system upgrades.
• Recommend and specify spare parts, replacement components, and equipment improvements to enhance availability, standardization, and maintainability.
• Support preventive maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives to extend equipment service life and improve overall equipment effectiveness.

Production and Project Support:

• Lead or support equipment modifications, retrofits, tooling improvements, automation initiatives, and mechanical upgrades.
• Support equipment installation, commissioning, validation, and startup to ensure systems meet design specifications and operational requirements.
• Develop engineering solutions for new equipment installations, customized machinery, manufacturing process improvements, and automation projects.
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical specifications, equipment requirements, cost estimates, project proposals, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with equipment manufacturers, machine shops, vendors, contractors, and suppliers to review designs, clarify technical requirements, and resolve engineering issues.
• Support capital expenditure projects, including equipment evaluation, technical procurement, design review, implementation, commissioning, and post-installation performance assessments.
• Maintain accurate engineering drawings, design calculations, equipment specifications, revision records, and engineering change documentation.
• Establish and maintain engineering design standards, drawing controls, equipment specifications, and change management procedures.

Health and Safety Responsibilities:

• Comply with applicable occupational health and safety legislation, regulations, company policies, and established safety procedures.
• Properly use and wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Identify and report workplace hazards, unsafe conditions, regulatory violations, and potential risks of workplace violence or harassment to the appropriate supervisor.
• Never remove, disable, or render ineffective a protective device without an adequate temporary replacement. Ensure the original protective device is restored immediately upon completion of the work.
• Operate equipment and perform duties in a manner that protects the health and safety of all employees.
• Understand and follow safe work practices, procedures, and equipment operating requirements.
• Attend all required health and safety training programs, including WHMIS and workplace orientation, and apply the training to daily activities.

Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, machine design, industrial equipment, and mechanical systems.
• Proficiency in developing 3D CAD models, 2D engineering drawings, assemblies, fabrication drawings, and BOMs using SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar software.
• Ability to perform mechanical engineering calculations involving loads, stresses, torque, power transmission, tolerances, fits, and component sizing.
• Experience with industrial machinery and mechanical components, including motors, gearboxes, conveyors, pumps, hydraulics, pneumatics, bearings, gears, shafts, couplings, belts, and chains.
• Understanding of material selection, machining and fabrication processes, tolerance analysis, and design-for-manufacturing principles.
• Ability to interpret and develop engineering drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), equipment layouts, technical specifications, and mechanical schematics.
• Knowledge of equipment guarding, industrial safety requirements, applicable engineering codes, and design standards.
• Experience with equipment troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, equipment reliability, failure analysis, and root cause analysis.
• Ability to evaluate existing equipment and recommend mechanical redesigns, retrofits, and modifications to improve performance and reliability.
• Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), maintenance planning, and equipment performance metrics.
• Strong technical documentation, analytical, problem-solving, and project coordination skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and engineering data analysis.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation is required.
• Two to five years of experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, equipment reliability, or mechanical systems is preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting industrial machinery and mechanical equipment is preferred.
• Experience with preventive maintenance, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives is an asset.
• Experience supporting equipment installations, equipment upgrades, or manufacturing process improvements is desirable.