JOB TITLE: Mechanical Designer
Location: Mississauga
Salary Range: $60,000 to $73,000
Reason: Existing opening
Why you should come work with the Romet Team:
- We offer market competitive salaries
- Annual bonus plan
- 100% company paid benefits
- Group retirement plan
- Training opportunities
- Social events, a great team and more!
ROMET Limited was founded in 1972. Today, Romet is an international market leader that provides end-to-end measurement solutions to natural gas utilities across the globe by providing best-in-class technologies to meet our customers' needs now and 20 years from now. Our technological platforms are designed to seamlessly provide customer-centric measurement solutions. Our mission is centered on customer satisfaction through responsive deliveries, technical support and customer service that is matched with rugged and reliable products, manufactured with uncompromising quality, accuracy and safety requirements. We will continue developing innovative technologies within the natural gas industry, promoting efficient, sustainable and cost-effective energy solutions.
Romet is a collaborative organization where talent is combined with experience to drive our business toward success. This is made possible by the work ethic, creativity and passion of our team members and their continued commitment to delivering customer satisfaction. Our team is truly diverse with different areas of expertise and backgrounds, all guided by a team of experienced and innovative leaders. Romet has been recognized as a Platinum winner for Best Managed Companies in Canada for nine consecutive years.
We are currently looking for a Mechanical Designer to join our busy and growing manufacturing facility. The successful candidate will be engaged in elevating the department and company to the next level. The incumbent will be forward looking and thrive in a culture of continuous improvement.
For the right person this is an exciting opportunity to be developed and invested in to become an integral member of the Supply Chain team within the plant and operations. We are looking for a highly motivated, focused and outgoing person who wants to springboard their career with a thriving manufacturing company. You will be provided with the coaching and training needed throughout the onboarding and orientation process that will build from your base of skills acquired from your past experiences.
If you are excited at the prospect of joining a high growth, technically relevant organization this may be the opportunity for you.
General Accountability:
Reporting directly to the Mechanical Design - Lead, the Mechanical Designer will utilize knowledge in mechanical/industrial engineering concepts, manufacturing operations, and business acumen to work with cross functional teams from operations, quality, supplier management, and product management to achieve creative and innovative product solutions that meet business goals and objectives.
Key Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
- Responsible for activities associated with project scope, concept, detailed design, and preliminary cost analysis in the execution of innovative product design involving electromechanical assemblies
- Perform engineering calculations, investigations, and assigned tasks for subsets of larger projects or small projects
- Utilize CAD/CAE/FEA/CFD to model new designs and produce detailed engineering simulations, drawings and documentation, material part specifications, and bills of materials (BOM)
- Provide mechanical calculations and design concepts for new projects, process improvements, and repairs/ modifications for electromechanical assemblies
- Create and maintain technical reports, instructions, documentation, calculations, and drawings
- Develop and present design solutions, evaluated based on expected performance, manufacturability, assembly, and serviceability throughout the product lifecycle
- Work with regulatory bodies by aligning engineering documentation to achieve product certifications for intrinsic safety, compliance, etc.
- Design and build prototype parts/assemblies to enable proof of concept testing
- Coordinate or support activities involved in fabrication, operation, application, installation, and repair of custom mechanical or electromechanical systems
- Work in tandem with electrical, computer, and manufacturing engineers to ensure the functionality and integration of the design solution from concept to mass-production to end-of-life
- Support the transition from prototyping to mass production by working with all involved stakeholders
- Provide direction and/or support to the field service technicians as required, and support, mentor, and guide any Jr. Mechanical Engineer(s)
- Participate in first article inspection (FAI) activities, perform design validation, and present design to the manufacturing engineering team and production
- Maintain up-to-date engineering knowledge and share potential design improvements/opportunities within the organization as required
- Develop test processes/procedures/requirements for stress testing, durability, waterproofing, etc.
- Work with machine shops and other vendors to complete fabrication of prototypes
- Assist in investigating customer and internal quality issues and implement robust corrective and preventive action plans to improve our products and processes
- All other projects and duties as assigned
Skills and Qualifications:
- Must have excellent mechanical aptitude, technical, and practical skills to resolve engineering issues or technical problems
- Strong self-motivation skills, attention to detail, and pride in quality work
- Must have excellent communication and technical writing skills
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to create and maintain a positive environment focused on maximizing the skills and abilities of all employees
- Demonstrated history of creativity, innovation, and outside-the-box thinking
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision-making capabilities
- Ability to assemble, debug, and test prototype electromechanical assemblies
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and project timelines in parallel, in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated skills using SolidWorks/AutoCAD for parametric design modeling, simulations, and generation of 2D drawings
- Ability to utilize CAD/CAE/FEA/CFD tools in conjunction with first principles engineering to optimize designs for performance, simplicity, weight, and cost
- Ability to perform tolerance stack-up analysis and integrate design intent using geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) on engineering drawings
- Proven ability to deliver project results on time and on budget
- Strong desire for entrepreneurial management style and ethical business practices
- Familiar with ISO 9001 and /or APQP design control procedures
Educational/Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
- Minimum of 3 years of experience, preferably in manufacturing
- Experience applying DFM and DFA best practices to injection-molded/casted elements and plastics
- Experience with the full product development lifecycle preferred (problem id, ideation, prototype, engineering design, transfer to manufacturing, sustainable engineering)
- Strong foundational knowledge of problem-solving, manufacturing processes, process control, design of experiments, and simulation techniques
- Proficient in NPI model (POC, EVT, DVT, PVT), design failure mode effect analysis (DFMEA), design for manufacture (DFM), and design for assembly (DFA) best practices
- A candidate with (or pursuing) a Professional Engineer designation (P. Eng.) is considered an asset
Romet Limited is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. We strive to create an inclusive environment for all candidates has specific requirements or needs reasonable adjustments to participate in the applications or interview process, please let your TA Specialist know at the time of receiving an interview invite so we can accommodate accordingly. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.
