Mechanical Engineer
Collingwood, ON
Mechanical Engineer
Design specialized equipment, manage capital projects, create plant layout drawings, support plant safety, and maintain mechanical/site drawings using AutoCAD and SOLIDWORKS. Requires a mechanical engineering bachelor's degree, 7+ years' related experience, and strong MS Office/CAD skills.
Essential Functions:
Top 3 Competencies Needed for Success in the Role:
Qualifications Required:
- Design specialized equipment for windshield fabrication
- Manage capital projects and oversee the projects from the proposal stage all the way to full implementation
- Create plant layout drawings that will maximize efficiency and improve safety of plant work areas
- Confer with vendors, staff, and management personnel regarding purchases, procedures, product specifications, manufacturing capabilities, and project status.
- Demonstrate effective organizational skills and handling multiple tasks independently with limited supervision.
- Support for all plant safety initiatives.
- Instigate studies and actions to resolve technical problems, reduce waste and improve team performance.
- Assist with mechanical improvements through TPM, P.M., and Capital Expenditure Projects.
- Maintain/update mechanical and site drawings using AutoCAD and SOLIDWORKS
- Assist in the commissioning of new plant equipment and to ensure that the introduction into the facility is handled efficiently and with minimal disruption to production
- Some travel may be required; approximately twice per year may be required.
- Adherence to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles
- Other duties as assigned by manager
Top 3 Competencies Needed for Success in the Role:
- Decision Making: Demonstrates decisiveness and sound judgment in complex and ambiguous situations.
- Passion For Excellence: Challenges existing conditions by setting and achieving challenging goals and demonstrates strong commitment and accountability for results.
- Innovation & Change: Drives organization to think and act in an agile manner to reduce complexity and increase efficiency.
Qualifications Required:
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering with 7 or more years related experience.
- Experience in automotive manufacturing an asset.
- Strong computer skills (All MS Office programs, CAD).
- Excellent communication and human relation skills. Also well-developed interpersonal skills, verbal and written
- Self-Motivated Individual capable of multi-tasking and working well under pressure.