Job Description

Our client in the Energy industry is currently recruiting for a Mechanical Engineering Technologist  to join the engineering department. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a design for fabrication mindset. This position is based out of Niagara Falls, Ontario.  

The candidate will be responsible for designing fabrication ready fixtures, tooling and systems, while liaising with engineering subcontractors and clients, review engineering deliverables, preparing engineering fabrication packages and other process documentation for the manufacturing of heavy custom fabrications. They will be responsible for creating comprehensive SolidWorks CAD models and fabrication drawings from rough sketches and/or client drawings. The successful candidate must work in conjunction with Production, Quality and Sales department to create and sustain a positive, high-energy continuous improvement environment while meeting customer schedules and specifications.

A competitive compensation plan exists along with opportunity for growth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work in an engineering environment with other designers in collaboration with a team of Professional Engineers and Technologists
• Assist NEP's Principal Engineer in billable and capital projects including fixture and tooling design.
• Generate conceptual designs as well as fabrication ready detailed drawing packages using SolidWorks software.
• Create/review project documents, e.g., Inspection Test Plans, Procedures, Technical Specifications etc.
• Design fixtures and other mechanical components to improve/automate plant operations
• Liaison effectively with NEP's vendors, suppliers and clients 

Job Requirements

Position Requirements: 

• An Engineering Degree or Engineering Technology Diploma or equivalent experience in a technical/manufacturing field
• 5-8 years of experience in Custom Fabrication/ Manufacturing;  experience in Nuclear industry will be an asset
• Experience working with SolidWorks and PDM Vault data management is a must. SolidWorks certification considered an asset.
• Sound understanding of fabrication, machining and welding processes.
• Strong focus on Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA)
• Experience in basic FEA and hand calculations
• Exceptional ability to model in CAD and to produce technical drawings of company products and tooling using SolidWorks (including Weldments and Sheet Metal)
• Knowledge of BOM creation, Production Orders, Navigating ERP systems

Personal Attributes: 

• Strong communication skills in both verbal and written English language with all levels of the organization, including executives
• Promote a can-do attitude with a Continuous Improvement mindset
• Efficient MS Office & MS Windows skills 
• Proven ability to meet deadlines/successful completion of deliverables
• High level of sound and independent judgment
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem solving and computer skills
• Analytical, resourceful and detail-oriented
• Self-motivated, hardworking, flexible
• Must communicate and work effectively with others 
• Ability to multi-task; with strong attention to detail
• Ensure safety policies and procedures are followed at all times
• Promote and participate in a healthy and safe working environment
• Conduct all tasks in a safe manner - Think Safety First

Acara Solutions is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for applicants and employees. We are committed to filling open positions using balanced selection criteria to avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation, or any other status protected or required by law

Acara Solutions welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process.

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