Mechanical Designer

Hawboldt; Chester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the marine industry is seeking a Mechanical Designer to contribute to innovative and technical projects. The role involves designing heavy-lifting equipment and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team. You will be directly involved in the creation and manufacturing process, making a significant impact in the industry.

Benefits

Overtime after 44 hours

Benefits and a Group RRSP

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical design and problem solving in heavy equipment manufacturing.
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems and electrical components valued.
• Willing to travel for site installation and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop technical products and systems for marine applications.
• Prepare and review engineering drawings and provide technical documentation.
• Investigate equipment failures and collaborate with manufacturing teams.

Skills

Mechanical design

Finite analysis

Structural calculations

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Post-secondary education in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D software - Inventor

Job description

#Designed #Built #Marine

#Lightest #Strongest #Smartest

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Mechanical Designer is responsible for the design, development, implementation, and analysis of Hawboldt’s technical products and systems. Perform engineering design evaluations and participate in the development of new products. The position overview is to be used as a guideline only and may not incorporate all functions of the job.

• Prepare concept, design and production drawings with supporting calculations and data ensuring that designs meet specification requirements and manufacturing capabilities
• Review engineering drawings, analyze design and retrieve information to complete drawing, layout or design
• Ensure all drawings are checked for design and dimensional correctness prior to release for production
• Prepare information submittals as required for review by project certifying authorities and/or customers’ engineering departments
• Provide support in checking drawings and calculations for assigned projects
• Specify system components or direct modification of products
• Write performance requirements for product development or engineering projects
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports related to mechanical, hydraulic and/or electrical systems
• Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions
• Apply fundamental engineering principles along with advanced analytical techniques throughout the design process
• Maintain thorough documentation for all aspects of assigned projects
• Confer with engineers and other personnel to resolve production issues or challenges and provide technical information
• Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and make recommendations for improvement
• Work with manufacturing and engineering teams to provide cost effective solutions to design challenges
• Travel to customers’ sites to support sales, service, commissioning, etc. as required

WHAT YOU GAIN BY WORKING HERE

• Design cool heavy-lifting equipment – hard core, break out the text books and calculators engineering
• Work with multi-disciplinary team of engineering talent including mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical designers
• Create highly-engineered, no-two-projects-are-the-same designs
• Witness the manufacturing and testing of equipment you designed to help shape the marine industry
• Opportunities to travel to customers' sites to assist with site installation and commissioning of equipment you designed
• Overtime after forty-four hours
• Benefits and a Group RRSP

ATTRIBUTES WE SEEK

• Experience in mechanical design, finite analysis, and structural calculations in a heavy equipment manufacturing environment
• Post-secondary education in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent training/work experience
• Proven trouble shooting and problem solving design issues and concepts
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems, and electrical components an asset
• Proven hands-on experience with 3D software – Inventor an asset
• Ability to communicate technical information to customers and employees
• Willing and able to travel to customers’ sites to support service, commissioning, installation, etc. as required

ARE YOU READY TO MAKE AN IMPACT?

Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, your application will not consider.

Recruitment accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.