At Samuel, we believe every team member brings unique and valuable skills, experiences and knowledge to our thriving business – enabling us to build on over 169 years of success in the metals industry. We offer countless opportunities for our team members to develop and grow in their careers, empower them to make decisions on the job and be a part of driving positive change – within our organization and in the communities where we live and work. If you’re seeking an inclusive, supportive and welcoming workplace to make your mark and grow your career, we have the programs, culture and opportunities to make it happen. We’re stronger together.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Responsible for leading the mechanical design of a project from start to finish with a high level of technical, professional, engineering and consulting expertise
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring and supervision to assigned mechanical design team members
• Assess customer specifications and processes to develop a comprehensive conceptual design for the proposed system. This may include supporting design calculations, schematics, 3rd party equipment recommendations, new available technology / processes
• Foster creativity and resourcefulness in all interactions with external and internal customers to address any issues or concerns that may arise during the project.
• Assist in the development of project plans, budget, resource requirements and coordinating the efforts of the design team
• Work closely with Project Management to provide support, status reports and ensure a seamless transition during the assembly build and integration phase of the project.
• Proactively address quote deficiencies, scope creep / change through accepted channels
• Liaise with the Project Management team to ensure timely updates to the Schedule.
• Collaborate with internal customers (e.g. Sales, Applications, Project Management, Shop Floor Assembly, Purchasing, etc.) as well as external contacts including customers, consultants, 3rd party vendors, etc.
• Promote a collaborative and inclusive work style with the project team to conduct design reviews, I / O and functional reviews, safety risk assessments, certification support, design evaluations and modifications as needed
• Evaluate various mechanical products under consideration for purchase to determine their efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Produce accurate CAD layouts, manufacturing drawings and bills of material.
• Review, evaluate, and improve upon engineering designs prepared by the design team.
• Ensure that designs are safe, efficient, effective, and able to be manufactured prior to manufacturing release.
• Review team’s drawings for accuracy, material selection, proper machining techniques, finishes, hardness, etc. and approve release for manufacturing.
• Review assembly bills of material prepared by the design team and approve for purchasing of 3rd party items.
• Assist the shop floor assembly team during the integration phase to resolve any issues and assist in the completion of system.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Develop strong customer relationships with the view to sourcing additional work and seek out new potential opportunities.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with local, national, and international standards and legislation. (i.e. OSHA, CE or customer specific)

You’ll Be Great At

Level of Autonomy and Authority

Key Requirements

Here are some of the great benefits that we offer :

At Samuel we believe in a culture of equality. Respect and integrity are at our core. We are committed to building and embracing a diverse workforce and creating an environment that is open and inclusive for everyone.