Engineer - Design
Guelph, ON, Canada
Design Engineer
The Design Engineer position, under general supervision, will be responsible for designing new products and processes and improving and maintaining existing products. May conduct design analysis on components and/or assemblies to assist in the development process by ensuring designs are cost efficient, manufacturable, and reliable. In addition, communicate with the other engineering personnel to coordinate the interrelated design and assure project completion.
Powering Vehicles, Motion, Work, and Lives since 1966.
Performance Expectations
Concept and detailed design of automotive components.
Conduct research into the feasibility, design, operation and performance of mechanisms, components, and systems.
Plan and manage projects, and prepare material, cost and timing estimates, reports and design specifications for machinery and systems.
Create CAD models and drawings in accordance with industry standards.
Lead dFMEA development, specify DV and PV requirements, and specify validation and development tests.
Supervise technicians, technologists, and other engineers and review and approve designs, calculations and cost estimates.
Manage the production of prototype parts and assemblies.
Manage projects in compliance with APQP and ISO 9000.
Maintain and organize design and project documentation per internal and customer requirements including confidentiality.
Regular dialogue and visits with customers and suppliers.
Make indirect measurements using trigonometry and geometry.
Consult product specification books to identify capacities, dimensions and prices of particular pieces of equipment.
Credentials
Post-Secondary Degree in Engineering.
Licensing by a provincial or territorial association of professional engineers is mandatory to approve engineering drawings and reports and to practice as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.).
Minimum three years of previous related experience.
Previous design experience in one or more of the following considered an asset: transmissions, wet clutches, oil pumps, shafts, gears, castings.
Previous management and APQP experience.
CAD experience in one or more of the following SolidWorks, Catia, UG, I-DEAS, Pro/E. considered an asset.
Knowledge of mechanics of materials, metallurgy, and materials selection, fluid flow, testing methods and related analysis and calculations.
Knowledge of assemblies, weldments, hydraulic cylinders and electric/hydraulic power systems is preferred.
Knowledge of design and manufacturing disciplines including dFMEA, pFMEA, DVP&R, reliability, failure analysis, problem solving, SPC, DCP.
Able to judge accuracy and completeness of mechanical engineering drawings ensuring drawings adhere to compulsory codes and standards.
Desired Characteristics
Ability to resolve conflicts and possess problem solving skills in a team or individual setting.
Able to facilitate discussions with co-workers to co-ordinate work and brainstorm solutions to problems encountered.
Ability to coordinate and integrate work within team of engineers and technicians working on common projects.
Able to assign tasks to others as needed.
Able to attend conferences, workshops and courses as needed.
What Linamar Has To Offer
Opportunities for career advancement.
Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
Social committees and sports teams.
Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.
About Us
Linamar Corporation is a Canadian diversified global manufacturing company of highly engineered products across global industries & markets. From the entrepreneurial seeds planted by our dynamic founder, to the support provided along the way, all Linamar employees are poised for success in this fast-paced and rapidly growing environment. With access to the tools you need to succeed, you will make an impact along with other motivated and engaged people.
Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Accommodations will be provided upon request.
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