OPEN ROLE
DESIGN ENGINEER
REPORTS TO
Design Engineer Team Lead, Engineering Manager, and CEO
JOB OVERVIEW
Reporting to the Design Engineer Team Lead of the Innovation Team, the Design Engineer will be responsible for creating 3D part models and assemblies; maintaining the Bills of Materials (BOMs), drawings and all related materials for a range of products, as well as seeking ways to improve products and their components, while collaborating with customer service, purchasing and assembly teams on design projects. This role will also include analyzing existing products with a view to improving their design and overall performance. In addition, the Design Engineer will be responsible for ensuring products can be manufactured and assembled cost effectively and efficiently. In this role, the Design Engineer will work closely with the Design Engineer Team Lead and other members of the Innovation team to ensure products are developed in line with company design vision and goals.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Create and update 3D models using the best design practices to achieve assembly efficiency and cost effectiveness.
- Prepare well structured Bills of Materials (BOMs) in Infor (ERP system) for standard, modified, and custom products.
- Create configured BOMs in the CPQ configurator software.
- Provide technical assistance to Production, Assembly, QC and Customer Service departments.
- Maintain up to date accurate drawings in the PDM system and use ECOs to execute changes as required.
- Improve and refine product designs to decrease production costs and improve product component commonality.
- Create quote drawings based on customer requirements.
- Create fully engineered custom products based on customer requirements.
- Perform product testing on new product variants for custom and modified products.
- Check and approve new parts for quality and accuracy.
- Determine which existing components can be used in new designs.
- Liaise with the internal production & fabrication teams to ensure that components can be efficiently manufactured.
- Liaise with the assembly team to ensure that fixtures are designed to facilitate efficient assembly.
- Ensure that all products are designed and manufactured to comply with CSA, UL, ETL or CE certification requirements.
- Generate simple and cost effective solutions to engineering problems as they arise.
- Create wiring diagrams, assembly and installation instructions for products and ensure such diagrams are available for all orders prior to reaching final assembly.
- Keep up to date with industry trends (both technical and aesthetic) by reading industry publications, websites, etc.
- Perform other duties as required by the Design Engineer Team Lead.
Skills and Qualifications
- Post secondary degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Design from an accredited University/college with a minimum of 2 years of mechanical engineering experience. Previous experience in the lighting industry is an asset.
- Previous design experience with electro-mechanical assemblies and electronic enclosures is an asset.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks PDM.
- Proficient design knowledge with materials and processes such as: sheet metal, aluminum extrusion, metal casting, injection molding, etc.
- Strong understanding of fabrication processes.
- Excellent organization and time management skills with the ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Accurate and precise with high attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Great work ethic, high initiative,self-motivation and positive attitude.
- Creative and innovative thinker and problem solver.
To Apply:
Submit your resume via email to hr@betacalco.com
Limitations & Disclaimer
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
All job requirements are subject to modifications in an effort to accommodate individuals with disabilities.