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Group Lead, Mechanical DesignSamuel, Son & Co. • Waterloo, ON, Canada
Group Lead, Mechanical Design

Group Lead, Mechanical Design

Samuel, Son & Co. • Waterloo, ON, Canada
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

What You'll Be Doing :

Mechanical Engineering Design & Support :

  • Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and supervision to the Mechanical Design Job Leads as well as mechanical design team members.
  • Assess customer specifications and processes to develop comprehensive conceptual designs for proposed systems, including supporting design calculations, schematics, 3rd party equipment recommendations, and incorporation of newly available technology / processes.
  • Foster creativity and resourcefulness in addressing any technical issues or concerns that may arise during projects, both with external and internal customers, and at all project stages.
  • Assist the Applications Engineering department in concept development and risk identification, quote deficiencies, risks, scope changes, and work with internal partners to develop solutions and mitigate risk.
  • Support proof of concept efforts for high-risk system elements to validate design assumptions.
  • Promote a collaborative and inclusive work environment within the project team.
  • Engage in design reviews, I / O and functional reviews, safety risk assessments, certification support, and design evaluations / modifications as necessary.
  • Review and improve engineering designs prepared by the design team, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, customer specifications, efficiency, and manufacturability
  • Participate in customer interactions to support the Sales team during the proposal phase.
  • Provide technical assistance to the shop floor assembly team and MDL during the integration phase and resolve any issues for system completion.
  • Develop strong customer relationships, seeking additional work and exploring new potential opportunities.
  • Ensure ongoing compliance with local, national, and international standards and legislation (e.g., OSHA, CE, UL, or customer-specific).
  • Validate and approve timesheets and vacation requests in the absence of the Mechanical Design Manager.
  • Provide input on employee performance evaluations and conduct evaluations in the absence of the Mechanical Engineering Manager.

You'll Be Great At :

  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and motivate team members.
  • Working well cross-functionally and in a team environment, developing relationships.
  • Understanding technical specifications, drawings, material differences, and scope of supply.
  • Strong time management skills to handle multiple opportunities and meet client-imposed deadlines.
  • Level of Autonomy and Authority :

  • Works without detailed supervision, following clear company guidelines, defined standards, and specifications.
  • Guides and monitors the work of other staff on a project basis.
  • Provides input and recommendations to management for process improvements within Engineering to enhance agility and efficiency.
  • Key Requirements :

  • A Degree / Diploma in Systems Design, Engineering Physics, Engineering Science, Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering or equivalent
  • Minimum of 15 years of engineering experience in industrial automation
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to address both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Experience in mentoring employees, including developing employees' skills, and resolving technical issues.
  • Proficiency in Solidworks, PDM, AutoCAD
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related applications.
  • Strong written and verbal skills in the English language
  • The expected compensation range for this position is $50.46-$67.08. This range includes base pay and target variable pay. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and experience. We also consider internal equity to ensure fair and consistent pay practices. This range reflects the expected full compensation range for the role; most offers will fall within the range and not at the maximum in order to allow for future growth

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