mechanical engineering lead

- Work Term: Permanent

- Work Language: English

- Hours: 35 hours per week

- Education: Master's degree

- Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

- Mechanical engineering

- or equivalent experience

- Work setting

- Manufacturing or processing industry

- Engineering firm

- Tasks

- Conduct research into the feasibility, design, operation and performance of mechanisms, components and systems

- Analyze dynamics and vibrations of mechanical systems and structures

- Supervise and inspect the installation of mechanical systems

- Develop maintenance standards, schedules and programs

- Investigate mechanical failures or unexpected maintenance problems

- Plan and manage projects, and prepare material, cost and timing estimates, reports and design specifications for machinery and systems

- Prepare contract documents and evaluate tenders for industrial construction or maintenance

- Supervise technicians, technologists and other engineers and review and approve designs, calculations and cost estimates

- Assess business opportunities and develop strategies

- Leading/instructing groups

- Supervision

- 3-4 people

- Computer and technology knowledge

- SolidWorks software

- AutoCAD

- MS Windows

- Project management software

- Computer-aided design (CAD)

- Autodesk REVIT

- MS Office

- MS Excel

- Industrial processes and biological studies

- Product development

- Area of work experience

- Finite element analysis (FEA)

- Research and development

- Project management

- Design

- Project planning

- Specialization or experience

- 3D Modeling

- Area of specialization

- Construction

- Industrial design

- Transportation/travel information

- Own vehicle

- Willing to travel

- Travel expenses paid by employer

- Valid driver's licence

- Work conditions and physical capabilities

- Fast-paced environment

- Tight deadlines

- Personal suitability

- Reliability

- Team player

- Ability to multitask

- Screening questions

- Are you authorized to work in Canada?

- Are you willing to relocate for this position?

- Do you live near the job location?

- Employment terms options

- Flexible hours

- Health benefits

- Dental plan

- Health care plan

- Vision care benefits

- Financial benefits

- Life insurance

- Mileage paid

- Other benefits

- Free parking available

- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

- Team building opportunities

- Parking available