Senior Mechanical Engineer

Requirements:

· Lead the design and development of custom automated systems, ensuring all processes and components meet client requirements and GAMP standards.
· Oversee and coordinate CAD design for sub-systems and entire machines, ensuring that designs meet form, fit, and function requirements.
· Develop and iterate concept CAD models to define and communicate the overall system layout, including space constraints, motion ranges, and operator interfaces.
· Collaborate with the controls engineering team to define automation sequences, safety devices, and guarding requirements.
· Conduct safety risk assessments, document hazards, and develop mitigation strategies.
· Manage the creation and maintenance of detailed engineering documentation, including schematics, assembly drawings, and bills of materials.
· Lead project teams in the execution of design phases, ensuring that project milestones are met on time and within budget.
· Provide technical direction and feedback to engineering team members, ensuring adherence to best practices and project goals.
· Participate in formal design reviews, offering expert insights and recommendations to optimize designs and processes.
· Coordinate with project managers to prioritize tasks, manage resources, and maintain project schedules.
· Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, identifying opportunities to implement new methods and standards that enhance engineering efficiency and product quality.
· Support sales and marketing teams with technical expertise during client engagements, contributing to proposal development and project planning.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in design and custom automation; or a related two-year post-secondary diploma/certificate with a minimum of 10 years of experience.
· Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex technical information.
· Proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).
· Proficiency in 2D CAD software (AutoCAD or DraftSight preferred).
· Strong knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).

· Proficiency in producing engineering documentation, including multi-level bills of materials. 

· Familiarity with machining, manufacturing processes, and materials selection, including coatings and treatments. 

· Working knowledge of machining, manufacturing processes, material selection, and material treatments (plating, painting, heat treatments). 

· General knowledge of machine design, process automation, related technologies, and safety requirements. 

· Demonstrated ability to collaborate with suppliers for sourcing parts and subsystems, specifying requirements, and obtaining quotations. 

· Experience in designing pneumatic systems and interpreting pneumatic schematics. 

· Ability to perform various engineering calculations, including structural, kinematics, and dynamics analyses. 

· Familiarity with MathCAD or similar engineering tools. 

· Understanding of machine safety requirements and process automation applications. 

· Solid understanding of Product Data Management (PDM) software, with preference for SolidWorks EPDM. 

· Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.