Niagara Energy Products (NEP) is a heavy manufacturer serving the nuclear and general heavy fabrication industries. Our largest clients are the nuclear power generation plant operators across Canada. Our clients have come to trust Niagara Energy Products as a premier designer and manufacturer of nuclear waste containers to the highest global standards. We are certified to the Canadian nuclear quality codes CSA N285.0, N299.2 and CWB 47.1. Niagara Energy Products is the leader in the field of manufacturing radiation shielded containment vessels for nuclear contaminated waste and spent used nuclear fuel.
NEP is currently recruiting for a Mechanical Designerto join the engineering team. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to build internal customer relationships at various levels within the organization. This position is based out of Niagara Falls, Ontario.
The incumbent will be responsible for engineering calculations, 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 SolidWorks models and drawings from rough sketches or client drawings, specifications as well as completing material take-offs. 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 engineering team in billable and capital projects
Generate conceptual designs as well as detailed drawing packages
Produce BOM's and material requisitions
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
Position Requirements:
An Engineering Degree or Engineering Technology Diploma or equivalent experience in a technical/manufacturing field
4-6 years of experience in Custom Fabrication/ Manufacturing; experience in Nuclear industry will be an asset
Experience in preparing procedures and specifications
Experience working with SolidWorks and PDM Vault data management is a must
Experience in basic FEA; hand calculations
Ability to model in CAD and to produce technical drawings of company products using SolidWorks (including Weldments and Sheet Metal)
Experience in generating BOMs, Production Orders, Navigating ERP systems
Personal Attributes:
Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written English language with all levels of the organization, including executives
A can-do attitude with Continuous Improvement mindset
Superior MS Office \& MS Windows skills
Proven ability to meet deadlines/successful completion of deliverables
High level of sound and independent judgment and reasoning
Excellent time management skills and project management skills
Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment
Analytical, thorough, resourceful and detail-oriented
Team and customer service-focused
Self-motivated, hardworking, flexible
Conduct all tasks in a safe manner - Think Safety First
Ensure safety policies and procedures are followed at all times
Promote and participate in a healthy and safe working environment
Strong problem solving and computer skills
Must communicate and work effectively with others.
Ability to multi-task; attention to detail
