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 Designer to 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 systemsPersonal 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
