Mechanical Design Engineering Technologist
Mechanical Design Engineering Technologist
Apply locations Cambridge, ON time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R0089034
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.
Pride Bodies Ltd., a Wabtec Company in Cambridge, Ontario, offers custom design and truck-body manufacturing and upfitting of utility, service, construction, railway and other custom truck bodies. Our environmentally-friendly truck bodies are researched, designed and customized to our customers’ satisfaction.
Who will you be working with?
As a member of the team at Pride Bodies Ltd., you will be collaborating with the other Engineering team members, Production and Quality Assurance teams to design service bodies to customer’s requirements and monitor the builds during production.
How will you make a difference?
* Uphold priorities of Safety, Quality, Continuous Improvement, Teamwork and Leadership;
* Create detailed drawing packages to assist in the manufacturing of service bodies;
* Streamline the design and manufacturing processes to reduce costs, minimize waste and increase efficiency.
What do we want to know about you?
* Bachelor of Engineering Science Degree or Engineering Technologist Diploma;
* Two or more years of experience as a mechanical designer in mobile-equipment manufacturing or related environment;
* Very proficient with Solidworks, Auto CAD and MS Office;
* Knowledge of welding and metallurgy;
* Knowledge of sheet-metal design and fabrication techniques;
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to work well with a cross-functional technical team and manufacturing personnel;
* Positive, high-energy individual with strong organizational skills, the ability to work independently and in group settings;
* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment;
* Strong project-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
What will your typical day look like?
* Develop mechanical equipment designs in all aspects of structure, components, electro-mechanics and hydraulics for mobile equipment;
* Create shop floor work packages that include detailed drawings and assembly instructions in 3D and/or 2D as required;
* Provide training and guidance to production teams on new processes and procedures to ensure successful implementation;
* Follow up on projects with production team;
* Create detailed bills of material and shop routers from customer specifications;
* Maintain detailed documentation for all aspects of assigned projects;
* Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing issues;
* Interact with customers, both internal and external, in order to develop a clear understanding of all requirements and scope of work;
* Adhere to time commitments of production and release of designs.
What about the physical demands of the job?
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk and hear. The employee would work at a desk for approximately 30% of the workday. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and depth perception.
Safety glasses, steel-toed safety shoes and hearing protection must be worn when on the shop floor.
Benefits of Working at Pride Bodies Ltd.:
* Day shift: 40-hour work week, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday;
* Competitive compensation package;
* Annual vacation, company-paid holidays;
* Benefits, effective upon hire, include health care, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, disability coverage, out-of-country medical, Group RRSP/DPSP;
* Annual safety-boot allowance and prescription-safety-glass allowance;
* Education assistance;
* On bus route; on-site parking.
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 unlock
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