Mechanical Designer

Location

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match

Position Title: Mechanical Designer

About Us: Wolfe Heavy Equipment manufactures premium equipment for underground infrastructure installation. We engineer and manufacture equipment from Plows to Trenchers that install renewable-energy power transmission lines, water drainage lines, and equipment for the oil and gas sectors.

We value passionate and highly motivated team members who want to make a difference. We pride ourselves on our culture of working as a team to find innovative solutions, relentlessly pursuing excellence, and taking on challenging assignments.

At Wolfe, our goal is to be an industry leader, and help our customers realize increased value through our products and services. We aim to serve our customers with passion and pride. We are growing our business and are looking for team members who desire to join in this challenge. If you are a passionate about the future and have the drive to succeed, send us your resume.

We look forward to growing with you!

Role Purpose: Mechanical Designers will be responsible for carrying out a variety of engineering duties including designing, researching, and prototyping new products/designs. They will collaborate across departments on various design projects, using in-depth knowledge of the latest design trends and engineering software. This position will have a greater emphasis of simulation of the mechanical and hydraulic systems of Wolfe machines.

Reports To: Engineering Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Optimize design of heavy equipment components and systems by the use simulation software to model behaviour of electrohydraulic systems and well as FEA for stress analysis and CFD for fluid flow.
• Create and update 3D models and drawings in Solidworks based on optimized designs from simulations.
• Collaborate with engineering team and other departments (ex. Quoting, fabrication, assembly, etc.)
• Generate original designs and design calculations.
• Produce drawings/models/designs to current department standards within schedule and cost (hours) goals.
• Create and maintain project/job documentation.
• Effectively work with vendors and customers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Postsecondary degree or diploma in engineering or a related field
• Previous engineering experience, including good understanding of the following (an asset):
• SoildWorks, SolidWorks PDM or other 3D CAD systems
• Simulation experience, FEA, CFD, Matlab and Simulink or similar software
• How design impacts manufacturing processes, machining, and production
• Heavy equipment, machine and fixture design
• Welding, fabricating, and machining as it applies to design
• Hydraulic and Electrical systems as it applies to machine building and equipment
• Project management experience or certification
• Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel)

Key Competencies and Behaviours:

• A Professional approach and someone who is passionate about Wolfe values and culture

-Excellence in daily work:

• Goal-oriented, organized team player
• Able to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively
• Desire, determination, and aspires to be the best
• Creative problem solver who thrives when presented with a challenge
• Takes ownership and drives initiatives
• Passion for a better way, brings energy to the task
• Works collaboratively with team to bring projects from concept to the floor

-Positive and engaged:

• Collaborates and works across boundaries
• Is “real” and relatable, humble
• Works for the best of the customer and company

-Works to high standards:

• Data driven with an analytical mind
• Develops deep understanding of customers and their needs
• Provides alternative solutions to complex problems
• Creative thinker

-Technically inclined:

• Logical thinker, able to effectively execute projects
• Understand how to comply with all regulations and customer specific requirements

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Experience:

• AutoCAD: 3 years (preferred)
• Mechanical engineering: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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