Product Engineer

This range is provided by Tayco. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range CA$80,000.00/yr - CA$85,000.00/yr Position Summary The Product Engineer is responsible for the development and engineering of new product solutions, as well as for ensuring that products meet the design intent, are manufacturing friendly, meet cost targets and meet industry testing and safety standards. The Product Engineer will work on multi-disciplinary project teams where achieving consensus and quality are the keys to success. Job Duties / Responsibilities To develop creative and sound engineering product solutions in response to the product directional outline (PDO), manufacturing improvement projects, customer quality claims, and installation issues Incorporate technical advances in manufacturing processes and materials while understanding current capabilities in supplier base To evolve the design concept through a systematic process of modeling, prototyping, testing and analysis re-iterating the design to optimize the function, appearance, and manufacturing of new parts and assemblies. Develop accurate and detailed parts and assembly layouts To cooperate closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that developed products address market needs and customer expectations To work together with cross-disciplinary project teams to collectively solve product issues including function, manufacturability, technical application /compatibility, testing and installation To prepare complete and accurate technical documentation for developed product (assembly and part drawings, part specification sheets) and other supporting documentation of all technical aspects of the product using a common database and complying with Tayco's ISO procedures and internal standards. Interpret the testing requirements as they apply to the products and their application (BIFMA, CGSB, UL CSA, UBC, IBC, etc.). To ensure that the product design complies with all relevant testing requirements To coordinate the fabrication of prototypes and pre-production product as required for the design evolution, testing, showroom and training requirements Assist with cost analysis by gathering quotes, reviewing material usage, and supporting value engineering efforts To liaise with 3rd party suppliers to source components or fabrication solutions At development hold design reviews, topics include drawings, manufacturing process, capability, efficiency and the plan for quality. Provide documentation, data and other information required for effective launch of products into full production To contribute to the development of new processes and tools that improve the development process and support Tayco's position in the industry To provide engineering knowledge and expertise to other departments in the organization. Support claims and warranty issues with short and long term solutions To continue to acquire knowledge of industry trends and standards, manufacturing and materials, technology, competitive product and engineering practices, environmental issues and sustainable design principles Zero defects at launch through quality planning Qualifications Mechanical Engineering degree, diploma or equivalent experience P. Engineering License or Equivalent required 5-7 years engineering experience in a product design and manufacturing environment Knowledge and experience designing for a variety of manufacturing processes and materials (i.e. sheet metal, plastic, glass, wood) Good project and time management skills, experience in handling multiple projects Excellent organizational skills Strong 3D modeling and detail design using Solidworks or other parametric modeling program Familiarity with ANSI/BIFMA standards Experience with Solidworks PDM is preferred Experience with ERP systems for engineering and manufacturing processes is preferred Hands-on experience with prototype and model making Very good communication (verbal and written), presentation and interpersonal skills Ability to work both in diverse multidisciplinary team environment as well as individually with minimum supervision Benefits Compensation: CA$80,000 to CA$85,000 Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision) 3 weeks of vacation Active Social Committee with wonderful company culture Great people to work with Tayco endeavors to fill positions with the best available candidates who have the appropriate combination of education, experience, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Tayco is committed to equity and values diversity. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all genders and sexual orientations, persons with disabilities to apply, Aboriginal persons and persons of a visible minority. At Tayco, we are embracing innovative technologies, and AI may be used to pre-screen applicants to enhance our recruitment process. AI-driven tools help us streamline candidate sourcing, improve the quality of our hiring decisions, and ensure a more efficient and personalized experience for both candidates and hiring teams. #J-18808-Ljbffr