Mechanical Designer/ Engineer

Mechanical Designer/ Engineer

Lively, ON

Introduction

Brunel is currently looking for a Mechanical Designer/Engineer to work under the supervision of the LHD & Trucks Engineering Manager. The Mechanical Designer/Engineer will be responsible for developing innovative products to solve customer problems. This includes customer visits, defining problems, developing concepts, conducting cross-functional reviews, selecting components, creating detailed designs, prototyping and testing systems, releasing production designs, providing manufacturing support, and assisting field personnel.

Responsibilities

• Utilize computer-aided design (SolidWorks) software to create 3D drawings and schematics of parts, assemblies, and technical renderings.
• Create detailed drawings to capture, process, dimensions, inspection and other pertinent engineering information utilizing knowledge of engineering principles and applicable design standards and EHS regulations.
• Develop drawings from notes, sketches, existing drawings, design concepts, verbal instruction and/or engineering specifications.
• Document updates to designs and ensure that any changes are recorded and prepared in accordance with engineering change procedures
• Design, analyze and test mechanical components using SolidWorks CAD system and using FEA to verify mechanical components to make up capital equipment.
• Provide support during the assembly phase of capital equipment.
• Prepare shop drawing package for equipment (including SRF drawing and General Assembly drawing).
• Perform drawing updates to address ECNs and NCRs.
• Prepare proposal drawings and cost estimates as required to support sales.
• Provide technical support to service department to resolve design issues and commissioning issues.
• Define validation strategy and execute system validation
• Work with production and quality to test functionality of machine after build.
• Visit customer sites to support sales, on site issue and commissioning issues as required.
• Collaborate with Powertrain Specialist, Hydraulic, Controls, and Electrical Engineers on all aspects of system design.

Qualifications

• University degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years with design of underground hard rock equipment.
• Fully competent with 3D CAD design, preferably SolidWorks.
• Experienced in weldment design and stress analysis.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes (in particular welding and machining).
• Understanding of Bill of Materials and MRP systems/ ECN / NCR.
• Experienced with Microsoft office software and ERP systems.
• Experienced with project management methodologies and software.
• High-level of initiative with ability to work independently and as part of a broader team.

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