Mechanical Designer (Automation)

About Us: Established in 1988, Parmerit is a leader in custom machining, fabrication, and automation. Parmerit works with the latest technology to design and fabricate automated tooling and systems and components for a diverse client base across a variety of industries, including automotive, pharmaceutical, aerospace, and defense. Through the past 30 years, we have been dedicated to being an elite supplier of service, quality, and technical expertise.

We value passionate and highly motivated team members who want to make a difference. We pride ourselves on our culture of working as a team to find innovative solutions, relentlessly pursuing excellence, and taking on challenging assignments.

Parmerit recently acquired Adescor, a manufacturer of “downstream” equipment for companies producing corrugated pipe. The Adescor product line has been incorporated into the Parmerit plant in Strathroy Ontario. We are working to support our customers through this transition and have begin to execute an aggressive growth strategy. We are looking for team members who desire to join in this challenge. If you are a passionate about the future and have the drive to succeed, send us your resume.

We look forward to growing with you!

Role Purpose: Mechanical Designers (Automation) will be responsible for carrying out a variety of engineering duties including designing, researching, and prototyping new products/designs. The will find creative solutions to unique challenges, by designing custom automation machines. They will collaborate across departments on various design projects, using in-depth knowledge of the latest design trends and engineering software.

Reports To: Engineering Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Designing, developing and enhancing electro-mechanical systems and devices for custom, non-standard equipment
• Ensuring the system designs meet customer specification and are effectively manufactured/produced
• Developing design documents for mechanical parts and final products
• Work with manager and/or Project Manager to create project concepts and provide information that will assist in the initial quoting process
• Generate design drawings, including designs components, mechanisms and systems for automation
• Identifying areas of weakness in the production line or finished products and making recommendations for improvement
• Acts as liaison with internal/external assemblers/manufacturers of equipment to ensure all parts are manufactured to design
• Evaluate potential solutions to engineering problems for feasibility, manufacturability and cost
• Ensure produced drawings/models/designs are up to current department standards within schedule and cost (hours) goals.
• Create and maintain project/job documentation.
• Utilize proprietary software as well as other engineering skills and knowledge to assure that work product meets design criteria and operating conditions.
• Collaborate with engineering team and other departments (ex. Quoting, assembly, etc.)
• Effectively work with vendors and customers.
• Provide technical and engineering support for day-to-day processing, product development and process improvements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Competencies and Behaviours:

· A Professional approach and someone who is passionate about Parmerit values and culture

· Excellence in daily work:

• Goal-oriented, organized team player
• Able to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively
• Desire, determination, and aspires to be the best
• Creative problem solver who thrives when presented with a challenge
• Takes ownership and drives initiatives
• Passion for a better way, brings energy to the task
• Works collaboratively with team to bring projects from concept to the floor

· Positive and engaged:

• Collaborates and works across boundaries
• Is “real” and relatable, humble
• Works for the best of the customer and company

· Works to high standards:

• Data driven with an analytical mind
• Develops deep understanding of customers and their needs
• Provides alternative solutions to complex problems
• Creative thinker

· Technically inclined:

• Logical thinker, able to effectively execute projects
• Understand how to comply with all regulations and customer specific requirements

Qualifications & Experience:

· Postsecondary degree or diploma in engineering or a related field

· 5+ years’ experience designing custom Industrial Automation machines

· Previous engineering experience, including good understanding of the following (an asset):

• SoildWorks, SolidWorks PDM, AutoCAD, and 3D drafting
• How design impacts manufacturing processes, machining, and production
• Machine and fixture design
• Welding, fabricating, and machining as it applies to design
• Pneumatic, Hydraulic and Electrical systems as it applies to machine building and equipment

· Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Mechanical engineering: 5 years (preferred)
• Industrial automation: 3 years (preferred)