As a Product Designer - Mechanical Systems, in the Forwarder Group, you will work closely with an established engineering team to enhance existing products and drive new developments. This role will design and develop mechanical engineering designs, drawings, and specifications to build equipment dedicated to the rugged and challenging terrain of the forestry industry. To excel in this role, a combination of technical skills is required, including problem-solving and strong mechanical aptitude. Experience with fluid power systems, engine systems, electrical, and electronic systems, as well as drive train systems is required.
Location: 100 Savage Drive, Cambridge, ON
Dedicated Shift: 8:00am – 4:30pm, Monday – Friday
Job Duties
Create detailed designs, perform calculations, and develop prototypes for mechanical components, ensuring they meet performance, safety, and industry standards
Analyze and select appropriate materials based on mechanical properties, cost, and manufacturing processes
Collaborate and work closely with cross-functional teams including designers/engineers, manufacturing, and quality control, to ensure seamless integration of designs into production
Conduct tests such as stress analysis, fatigue testing, and vibration analysis to validate designs and optimize performance, strength, response to stress, and other characteristics
Create technical documentation, including design specifications and bills of materials
Identify opportunities for design optimization, cost reduction, and efficiency improvements
Occasionally participate in hands-on troubleshooting during the fabrication and/or assembly process
When required, provide field support for equipment troubleshooting and improvements
Skills and Experience
A hands-on, creative, self-motivated, passionate person willing to take on diverse and challenging technical tasks
Solid understanding of engineering principles, material properties, manufacturing processes, and computer-aided design (CAD) software
Design tasks require collaboration with coworkers, and effective communication and reasoning skills are essential when working on projects that involve multiple team members
Must be adaptable to a changing work environment, competing demands and able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events
Ability to create visually appealing and user-friendly products balancing aesthetics with practicality
Stay updated on emerging technologies and continuously learn to innovate and improve existing solutions
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics preferred.
Previous design experience within similar industries to forestry such as mobile heavy-duty equipment used in construction, transportation, mining, oil and gas, material handling, landscaping, land clearing, and farming an asset.
Strong understanding of machine design fundamentals, mechanics, materials science, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics.
Understanding of structural FEA and dynamic simulation of machine components.
Software experience including 3D modeling (SolidWorks) and FEA (Simulation).
Design experience in any of the following:
Welded steel fabrications for manual and robotic welding
Hydraulic cylinders and components, as well as control valve and plumbing details; implementing advanced hydraulic power and electronic control systems, sensors, and controllers.
Diesel engine installations, vehicle drive train transmissions and axle component selection
Attachments to seamlessly integrate with heavy equipment including consideration for load distribution, stress analysis, material selection, and ease of installation.
