Mechanical Designer - #225062

Company Introduction:

Arrow Machine and Fabrication Group is an engineering-focused solution provider of machined castings, fabrications, and assemblies.

We serve OEM customers in the rail, material handling, mining, defense, heavy truck, agriculture, power systems, construction, nuclear, engineered products, architectural, and forestry industries.

We have access to the broadest range of metalwork solutions in the world through our elite group of companies. Arrow focuses on providing innovative design, quality craftsmanship, and exceptional customer service.

Group Division:

At Arrow Engineered Products, we design and manufacture turnkey solutions for a wide range of customers with needs in nuclear, chemical mixing, heat exchanger, and autoclave systems, including fuel storage and various custom-designed pressure and non-pressure systems, all in compliance with ASME, PED, ULC, and API certified design criteria.

Compensation Range: up to $90,000 annually

Position Summary:

A Mechanical Engineering Designer oversees the planning, execution, and successful completion of engineering projects in the nuclear & agriculture industries as well as other industries. Their role combines technical expertise with strong leadership and project management skills. This role is essential for ensuring that complex engineering projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manages a team responsible for the design and implementation of manufacturing processes, equipment, or plants.
• Responsible for operational excellence via efficient plant design.
• Ensures continuous improvement in process, cost, quality, and production.
• Manages all engineering projects and resolves engineering problems.
• Familiar with a variety of the fabrication field's concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Leads and directs the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
• Provides technical leadership in directing the efforts of cross functional engineering team in the development and release of all relevant engineering deliverables in compliance with the product development process and/or customer expectations.
• Ensures engineering timing plans, defect / issues list, risk assessments, lessons learned are created and maintained and provides engineering status for project reviews according to program timing for all assigned projects.
• Modifying design of existing plant layout based on internal/external customer requirements.
• Initiating and driving justification for upgrades to processing, equipment and WIP, to enhance performance of system and value to the customer.
• Provide expertise in industrial engineering and process design to other departments.
• Understanding of the concepts of synchronous manufacturing and lean production manufacturing methodologies and the ability to formulate and implement a tactical plan.
• Participates in Continuous Improvement and assists in its implementation on an ongoing basis implementing lean manufacturing principles to improve plant productivity.
• Assists in the commissioning of new plants/ lines equipment, and other systems to ensure that the introduction into the production facility is managed efficiently and with minimum disruptions.
• Follows safe work procedures; Uses appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE); Uses workplace tools and equipment as instructed; Reports workplace hazards, injuries, and illness as soon as possible following event.
• Comply with duties and responsibilities as per the Occupational Health and Safety Act and ensures corrective action is taken when violations occur.
• Follows and comply with all Operational Procedures and policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook, Quality and Environment programs (i.e. IATF, ISO 14001)
• Performs other duties as necessary for completion of projects and achievement of departmental goals Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives. Ensures that facilities are in full compliance with all safety regulations.

Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty and 8-10 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• In depth knowledge of process improvement tools, product design techniques, mechanical drawing standards and GD&T
• Prior experience with metal cutting, forming, welding (manual and robotic) and machining.
• Prior experience with the ASME standards and nuclear projects
• Knowledge of Lean techniques
• Ability to travel if required.
• Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar).

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related field. (Relevant certifications in CAD or design software may be preferred.)
• Experience in mechanical design, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

Equipment/ Tools/ Technology Used:

• Knowledge of SolidWorks, Mastercam and MRP systems an asset
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, Outlook etc.)

What We Offer - Your Benefits Package

At Arrow, we’re proud to offer a benefits package that supports your health, finances, and future.

Health & Wellness

• Health, dental, and vision coverage from day one!
• Virtual healthcare with Lumino Health
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (Homewood Health)
• Fitness membership discount
• Work boots and prescription safety glasses program

Financial Benefits

• Automatic Enrollment in Company-Paid Deferred Profit Sharing
• RRSP Match Program
• Life and travel insurance for you and your family
• Attendance Bonus & Profit Sharing
• Employee Discount Program

Time Off & Culture

• Three weeks vacation days to start
• Regular company events and team activities
• Supportive, inclusive workplace culture

Career Growth

• Tuition reimbursement for job-related education and training

Arrow is committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide accommodations throughout the recruitment process in line with the Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Candidates please note, we do not use AI for application screening.

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