Production Designer

It's not just about your career or job title… It's about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it's for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you're in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Who will you be working with?

Unifin International is a business unit within Wabtec Corporation's Components division. Originally founded in the 1920's, Unifin International is an electric equipment cooling company, focused on the power generation and transmission markets. Our primary business is within North America, but it reaches worldwide from legacy fossil fuel and nuclear plants, to growing renewable energy power grids.

How will you make a difference?

The Production Designer will utilize mechanical design skills to design for manufacture, various heat exchanger product types. Along with the CAD design of all product lines, pressure vessel calculations will need to be performed on occasion and validated by the Engineering department. The Production Designer will liaise with all departments including manufacturing, purchasing, quality and sales.

What do we want to know about you?

Qualifications:

• College Diploma in Mechanical Design/Mechanical Technology or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principals involved in production of drawings and Solidworks CAD models
• 3 years of experience in a Manufacturing-environment

Desired Skills and Characteristics:

• Solidworks experience (Intermediate Level - API experience a bonus)
• Familiar with Teamcenter Rapidstart or similar PLM
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word/Excel/Outlook)
• Sheet-metal design and detailing
• Detail Oriented
• Conceptual skills
• Mechanical aptitude
• Positive attitude
• Ability to work independent and in a high-activity team environment
• Possess a strong ethical core with a professional attitude

What will your typical day look like?

• Production design and detailing of all product lines
• Global correspondence for processing of product worldwide
• Bill of Material entry into business system
• Engineering calculations
• ECN (Engineering Change Notice) generation
• Customer interaction
• Liaise with production personnel and supervisors to troubleshoot/resolve production issues
• Check designs and detailed drawings
• Confer with engineers and other personnel/departments to implement operating procedures, resolve process issues and provide technical information for continual improvement

What about the physical demands of the job?

• Majority of work will be via a laptop or desktop computer.
• Will be required to enter the fabrication shop to visually witness tests or visually inspect defects/errors in production on an as needed basis.
• Must wear PPE (safety glasses, safety shoes, and hearing protection) when entering the factory or test area.
• Verbal communication via phone, teleconference, and in person.

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check.

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers' potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world's brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.