Mechanical Designer

4 days ago

Elmira, Ontario, Canada Gorbel Inc Full time

Gorbel's mission is simple: We improve people's lives.

That mission guides everything we do, from the products and service we provide to our outside customers to the work environment we foster for our employees. We are a manufacturer of material handling and fall protection products for the production and warehouse/distribution sectors. We're on the cutting edge of manufacturing and distribution; a thriving, growing company that is constantly seeking out new ways to innovate and elevate our products and our processes – and we're looking for people like you to join us in that mission.

We're currently hiring for open positions in the US and Canada. We operate in Canada as Engineered Lifting Systems and Equipment (ELS)/DBA Gorbel Canada, and subsequent communication related to Canadian positions may show the ELS name. You may be contacted by phone by recruitment personnel based in either Canada or New York.

Work Shift:

Job Description:

The Mechanical Designer will create, develop, and test products such as machines, tools, and sensors for the material handling product lines. They also collect data on prototype performance and supervise the manufacturing process for their designs.

Responsibilities:

  • Complete designs and drawings (use 3D and/or 2D design software) for the manufacture of mechanical systems.
  • Set-up, organize and maintain Solidworks PDM drawings data for use by the engineering and manufacturing team.
  • Generate manuals to accompany product, when required.
  • Comprehend the project objectives, create, and manage design standards and direct the design to this end.
  • Be responsible for establishing and maintaining CAD data standards, structures, processes, and supporting documents for the engineering team.
  • Independently develop workable design concepts.
  • Check for mistakes which cause rework and mistakes.
  • Document changes to projects or jobs and ensure proper documentation occurs.
  • Make recommendations on products, designs, and materials for cost improvement.
  • Control design and build targets related to customer requirements.
  • Attend project kick off meetings, site visits, department meetings and project debrief meetings.
  • Liaise with the manufacturing team to ensure design is executed correctly and within timelines.
  • Proactively provide technical support for shop production.
  • Collaborate with the installation team and respond to questions and/or problems before and during the installation stage of projects.

Qualifications:

  • Degree or Diploma in mechanical engineering with exposure to mechanical, industrial, and control integration. Solidworks training courses an asset.
  • P.Eng. designation an asset.
  • AutoCAD certification preferred.
  • Maintain valid driver's license and reliable vehicle.

  • Maintain valid passport with ability to travel in North America as needed, less than 10%.

  • 5+ years of related experience as a Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Designer, or related position.

  • Exceptional skills using Solidworks PDM Professional in an industrial manufacturing environment.
  • Proven experience working in Lean manufacturing environment, methods, and process improvement programs.
  • Proficient software experience with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics NAV preferred), and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project).

Core Competencies, Interpersonal & Intrapersonal Skills:

  • Above average communication effectiveness; speaks, listens, and writes in a clear, thorough, and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
  • History of communicating up, down and throughout the organization encouraging candor and clarity.
  • Foster Teamwork: work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problem, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
  • Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization.
  • Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details/data/information/activities matrix with solid analytical skills.
  • Proven track record to build strong positive relationships with internal and external customers, actively listens to and understands impact on others.
  • Able to assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.
  • Manufacturing and business acumen with a positive attitude, behaves ethically and a willingness to learn.
  • Proactive, self-starter, with initiative and ability to operate with minimal supervision.
  • Able to navigate a team of technical professionals involved in multiple projects.
  • Organized and able to communicate multiple timelines and schedules.
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Collaborate within a team environment to pursue solutions to challenges.
  • Managing the scope and pace of change aligning priorities and resources to effectively multitask with attention to detail, while concurrently meeting the requirements of timely deadlines.
  • Ability to work under pressure with high tolerance for interruptions, and the ability to work with diverse groups of people with ambiguity and have a flexible approach.

  • Creates an open, positive work environment to stimulate open discussions.

  • Commits to a course of action despite incomplete information, if required.

  • Demonstrates integrity, elicits trust and emotional capacity.
  • Encourages constructive questioning to achieve collective success.
  • Demonstrates the ability to cross train others and can articulate mandates, goals, and outcomes of their position.
  • Practice's flexibility, transparency and fairness in all day-to-day activities and actions.
  • Encourages and incorporates diverse and creative initiatives and perspectives.

Working Conditions:

  • Works in office and manufacturing facility with flexibility for travel to off-site meetings
  • Usually works a standard forty (40) hour work week
  • May be required to work some overtime hours to attend meetings or meet organizational needs
  • May experience tight deadlines and stressful conditions at times
  • Must be able to manage frequent interruptions and multiple tasks daily
  • Ability to move around factory workstations, and lift from 25 to 50 pounds, walking and stairs
  • Sitting, working at desk/personal computer for extended periods

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