Mechanical Designer

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We are Canada's leader in marine cranes, winches, and specialized lifting equipment. We support customers worldwide in the Ocean Science, Defense, Workboat, and Offshore Industries. We are Canadian owned, entrepreneurial, globally-recognized, and located in Chester, Nova Scotia. We want people who are hands-on and excited to make an impact on the company, and the industry.

We design it. We build it.

We are currently looking for a Mechanical Designer. This is a full-time position with an attractive wage and benefits for the right candidate, in line with the Engineers Nova Scotia salary surveys.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Mechanical Designer is responsible for the design, development, implementation, and analysis of our 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.

Provide engineering calculations, specifications, sketches and layouts as required by sales to estimate a machine to 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 details, assemblies and BOMs 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 up to 25% to customers' sites to support sales, service, commissioning, etc. as required

ATTRIBUTES WE SEEK

Degree / diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent training / work experience

Working towards or obtained a P. Eng / CET an asset

Experience in mechanical design in a heavy equipment manufacturing environment

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 up to 25% to customers' sites to support service, commissioning, installation, etc. as required

Benefits : Extended health care

Vision care

Disability insurance

Dental care

Life insurance

Company pension

Job Types : Full-time, Permanent

Experience :

machine design : 1 year (preferred)

mechanical design : 1 year (required)

Work Location : In person

Company Description

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision : simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.

We’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.

Our Services

W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.

We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, temporary positions and remote jobs for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.

We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.

Our Expertise

W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.

As a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.

Company Description

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision : simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.\r\n\r\nWe’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.\r\n\r\nOur Services\r\nW3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.\r\n\r\nWe specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, temporary positions and remote jobs for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.\r\n\r\nWe are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.\r\n\r\nOur Expertise\r\nW3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.\r\n\r\nAs a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.