Overview
Become part of a respectful, innovative, and winning team that plays a critical role in the growing OSB (oriented strand board) market. Recognized as the global leader in stranding technology, Kadant Carmanah Design provides leading-edge technology and equipment to a stable, growing, and in-demand industry.
Why Work at Kadant Carmanah Design?
At Kadant Carmanah Design, everyone is focused on the same outcome : to work together to provide the best quality equipment, service, and support to our customers. By leading with a respectful work environment for all employees to thrive in, Kadant Carmanah has enjoyed decades of success and international growth in providing innovative capital equipment with award-winning customer service to the engineered wood products industry.
The Role :
The Mechanical Design Engineer plays a lead role in providing technical support to the Sales, Service and Manufacturing teams and will lead projects to improve machinery design and manufacturing processes.
Opportunities :
- Daily opportunities to work directly with the Manufacturing team in our onsite manufacturing facility where we fabricate, machine and assemble equipment.
- Opportunities to travel to installations to support the service team
- Opportunities for advancement.
Responsibilities
Machinery Design – Lead opportunities for new design and improvements of existing designs for improved quality, cost, and manufacturability.Project Management – Manage engineering scope and delivery of technical documentation and drawings to customers and to manufacturing.Sales Support – Provide technical support to the sales group for internal and external customers. Provide support in the development of proposals to define project scope and deliverables.Service Support – Provide technical support to the service team on technical questions and troubleshootingManufacturing Support – Provide technical support to the operations group from procurement through to final assembly and shippingQualifications
Mechanical Engineering degree or diplomaMinimum 5 years of experience in a role involving design, project management and customer support functions.Registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (EGBC) or Technologist (ASTTBC)Proficient with SolidWorks or other 3D Cad toolsProficient with AutoCAD for 2D draftingStrong experience with DFMA, including :Design of welded structures and framesDesign of machined components and assembliesExperienced in machine design and component selection. Examples :Drive design including sizing and selection of bearings, shafts, gear reducers, chain and belt drives components.Hydraulics design. Familiar with hydraulic schematics and designing with hydraulic components.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Strong verbal and written communications skillsStrong organizational skillsEnergetic and proactive in addressing problems#J-18808-Ljbffr