Mechanical Design Manager

4 days ago

York, Canada Pia Automation Canada Full time

**Responsibilities**:
Core Tasks

The Mechanical Design Manager has overall responsibility and accountability for the design function which includes Mechanical Design and Detailing. The Mechanical Design department managed by this position is responsible for designing custom machinery, tooling and automated equipment in various industries from concept to final product. The Mechanical Design Manager provides direct instruction and guidelines to mechanical designers and will conduct all activities in a manner that is conducive to positive morale, individual style, quality, creativity, and teamwork.
- Responsible for establishing and implementing all processes for the Mechanical Design department to ensure business objectives and operational needs in terms of: scope, price, quality and delivery targets are met.
- Monitor and manage: mechanical design and mechanical detail; suitability for machining operations, ease of build and serviceability.
- Provide clear leadership and vision, inspire and motivate staff to achieve excellence and mentor them as they develop new skills.
- Report to the Senior Management team on a regular basis, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of the relevant KPI’s.

**Requirements**:

- Post-secondary diploma or degree in mechanical design, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or equivalent.
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation strongly preferred
- Minimum of 8+ years’ experience in a similar position.
- Extensive experience in the field of custom Automation Equipment at an integrator level.
- Demonstrated experience managing a team with a proven track record of delivering complex designs, effective strategies, policies, processes, and systems.
- Intimate knowledge of machine automation, machine design and integration business.
- Strong skills and efficiency using Solidworks (3D Mechanical CAD) and Draftsight 2D CAD
- Ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
- Knowledge of Navision a plus
- Ability to maintain quality and safety standards
- Possess good verbal and written communication skills
- Good analytical skills

PIA Perks:

- Excellent in-house training programs (PIA Academy)
- PIA Life, because we care about the well-being of our employees
- Pension matching up to 3%
- Extended Health & Dental Benefits
- PIA clothing allowance
- Tuition & Professional Development Reimbursement
- ** more

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From $120,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Language training provided
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Work from home

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Face masks are now optional while inside the facility. We provide face masks and sanitizer for all employees. There are no plans to implement a vaccination policy.

Ability to commute/relocate:

- North York, ON M3N 1Y7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (required)

**Experience**:

- Mechanical Design: 5 years (required)
- Automation & Integration: 3 years (preferred)
- People Management & Team Building: 5 years (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- P. Eng (preferred)

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