Senior Product Development Mechanical Engineer
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Role Summary
Join Progressive Automations as a Senior Product Development Mechanical Engineer, leading the design and manufacturing of innovative linear actuators in Richmond, BC.
About the Organisation
The Senior Product Development Mechanical Engineer will work directly with the Research and Development Manager to lead the design, testing, and manufacturing of new linear actuators. They will also create the processes and oversee the purchasing, assembly and quality control of the linear actuators developed.
The ideal candidate will be a driven, self-starting, and resourceful engineer that is able to understand all facets of a problem and make comprehensive decisions.
Key Responsibilities
Create new actuator designs and all relevant manufacturing documentation.
Verify designs using Solidworks Simulation.
Prototype and test all designs using practical machinery.
Source all parts from local and overseas suppliers.
Create processes and supervise the purchasing, assembly and quality control of the linear actuators developed.
Submit all designs for relevant certifications.
Produce technical datasheet, instruction manuals, and internal product education package.
Lead internal product education campaign.
Work with the Marketing team to launch products.
Identify, resolve, and document product issues based on customer feedback, prior product updates, and in-house testing.
Required Skills and Experiences
Professional Engineer designation in Mechanical Engineering or similar field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in product development and manufacturing.
Experience with linear actuators, motor control, and manufacturing.
Strong project management skills as most projects will be self-led – and an opportunity for leading the growing mechanical design team.
North American manufacturing standards and certification.
Microsoft office.
Solidworks.
Additional Assets
Knowledge and fluency to coordinate with overseas manufacturing.
Project management software: Asana.
Requirements
- Professional Engineer designation
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must hold a Professional Engineer designation in Mechanical Engineering or a similar field and have legal rights to work in Canada.
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