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Mechanical Designer

Mechanical Designer

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak LLCRichmond, BC, Canada
Full-time
Railway Systems Nortrak, with ten production facilities across Canada, US and Mexico, is North America’s leading designer and manufacturer of special trackwork for the railway industry.As the...Show moreLast updated: 3 days ago
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Design Engineer

Design Engineer

Targeted TalentDelta, BC, Canada
Full-time
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Mechanical Designer

Mechanical Designer

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak LLCRichmond, BC, Canada
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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Company profile

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak, with ten production facilities across Canada, US and Mexico, is North America’s leading designer and manufacturer of special trackwork for the railway industry. As the industry’s technology leader, we take pride in providing superior products, excellent customer service and unbeatable engineering design services to our customers. We are committed to bringing innovative solutions, products and services to our customers across rail freight and transit segments.

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak (“Nortrak”) is a subsidiary of voestalpine AG () one of Europe’s premier steel producers with over 50,000 employees worldwide. Nortrak is closely affiliated with voestalpine’s Railway Systems group which operates in 21 countries across the globe to provide cutting edge system-based solutions to railroads and transits. Our website is

Nortrak Family

Safety is our #1 commitment to our employees and quality is our #1 commitment to our customers.

At Nortrak, we strive for excellence. Exceeding customer expectations is one of our core values. Our reputation is based on our successful track record. We work as a team to proactively solve problems, rigorously comply with standards, continuously improve our products and technical competencies, consistently do what we say we do, and encourage open dialogue with customers.

We are proud to recognize and celebrate the safety achievements of our teams across the company and work hard to ensure safety remains a strong part of our culture. We focus on taking care of each other and ensuring our colleagues go home safe and healthy every single day.

We value an open, encouraging, family oriented environment that supports learning, career growth and development.

We are currently looking for a Mechanical Designer to join our team in Richmond, BC.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Reporting Directly to the Engineering Project Lead, the Designer is responsible for Performing design work under the supervision of a Sr. Designer, Design Lead and / or Project Lead. Produce manufacturing / customer drawings with accuracy and Bills of Material related to the company’s products as per the latest company design standards / guidelines and industry and customer specifications using the designated CAD / CAM software, currently MicroStation and SolidWorks and NX (CAD / CAM) and SAP (ERP).

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

SAFETY :

  • Abides by all customer and Nortrak safety policies and procedures while on customer & Nortrak sites.
  • Ensures design specifications of drawings meet customer and Nortrak safety standards.

QUALITY :

  • Produce practical designs and other design components (BOMs, ITPs, etc) for tooling and Nortrak product.
  • Work with a high degree of accuracy developed through knowledge of the application, manufacture and service requirements, customer and Nortrak standards and industry state of practice.
  • Stay current with company manufacturing processes and product / industry knowledge. Continues to develop their knowledge of Nortrak products, customer and Nortrak standards and industry state of practice. Responsible for being aware of design standards and assigned customers.
  • Works closely with Manufacturing to address design / manufacturability issues.
  • Assists and / or creates Customer Request for Information (RFI) to clarify information needed for projects, by including relevant information, customer specifications, and / or details required.
  • Assists and / or creates customer submittals for projects.
  • Updating and revising drawings and BOM’s as needed and / or directed.
  • Designer checks their own work for accuracy before submitting their designs to other personnel for official checking and approving.

    • ON-TIME DELIVERY :

  • Maximizes utilization of time to complete projects accurately and meeting department and company commitment dates.
  • Creating project pre-orders and long lead time items in order to meet project delivery dates, and updating throughout the project as needed.
  • Understands and knows the due date of when the assigned task is to be completed.
  • Contributes to milestones.
  • Works within well-established practices and clearly defined scope of work.

    • COST :

  • Works as a member of a design team, cooperates with Nortrak Management in an effective manner to produce designs efficiently and on budget with a high degree of manufacturability.
  • Understands and knows the budgeted hours per task assigned to him / her.

    • PEOPLE :

  • Shares information with and encourages other team members.
  • Develops close working relationships between both internal and external customers and suppliers.
  • Assists production with technical questions, support, guidance, and problem solving.
  • Works closely with more senior staff. Works on projects of minimal complexity.
  • Works under close supervision.

    • ENVIRONMENTAL :

  • Adhere to Nortrak's Environmental Procedures, Practices and Policies.

    • QUALITIFCATIONS : EDUCATION :

  • Post-Secondary education with diploma or degree in an appropriate Engineering discipline

    • FIELD OF EXPERIENCE :

  • Three to five years experience in the engineering field.
  • Experience working in a manufacturing environment an asset.
  • Knowledge of materials & casting processes related to the company’s manufactured products
  • Detailed knowledge in CAD, preferably NX and MicroStation
  • Detailed knowledge in CAM (NX, Surfcam, and WorkNC)
  • SAP knowledge would be an asset
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrate strong and effective verbal and communication skills
  • Must be able to work as a project team member
  • Able to prioritize and execute multiple tasks in an efficient manner

    • TECHNICAL SKILLS :

  • The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Familiar with Siemens Teamcenter and SAP would be an asset

    • PHYSCIAL DEMANDS :

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Occasional standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or climbing.
  • Must be able to lift or handle up to 25 pounds at times.
  • Use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
  • Occasional travel may be required which includes walking, standing, sitting and driving from short to long periods of time.

    • Benefits :

  • A supportive, family oriented Nortrak Blue culture
  • We provide an environment where Health and Safety is our #1 priority
  • Career development opportunities and competitive pay progression
  • Competitive medical, dental & vision benefits
  • Company paid life and disability insurance
  • Paid holidays and vacation
  • Retirement plan with matching contributions
  • Tuition Assistance Program
  • Wellness Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Recognition Programs

    • voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, and any other federal, state, or locally protected classifications.