POSITION OVERVIEW
The Mechanical Designer is responsible for the design, development, implementation, and analysis of Hawboldt’s technical products and systems. Perform engineering design evaluations and participate in the development of new products. The position overview is to be used as a guideline only and may not incorporate all functions of the job.
Prepare concept, design and production drawings with supporting calculations and data ensuring that designs meet specification requirements and manufacturing capabilities
Review engineering drawings, analyze design and retrieve information to complete drawing, layout or design
Ensure all drawings are checked for design and dimensional correctness prior to release for production
Prepare information submittals as required for review by project certifying authorities and/or customers’ engineering departments Provide support in checking drawings and calculations for assigned projects
Specify system components or direct modification of products
Write performance requirements for product development or engineering projects
Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports related to mechanical, hydraulic and/or electrical systems
Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions
Apply fundamental engineering principles along with advanced analytical techniques throughout the design process
Maintain thorough documentation for all aspects of assigned projects
Confer with engineers and other personnel to resolve production issues or challenges and provide technical information
Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and make recommendations for improvement
Work with manufacturing and engineering teams to provide cost effective solutions to design challenges
Travel to customers’ sites to support sales, service, commissioning, etc. as required
HAWBOLDT INDUSTRIES, a Company in the Timberland Group, is Canada’s leader in marine cranes, winches, and specialized lifting equipment. We support customers worldwide in the Ocean Science, Defense, Workboat, and Offshore Industries.
DESIGNED. BUILT. MARINE.
Canadian owned, entrepreneurial, globally-recognized, and located in Chester, Nova Scotia. We want people who are hands-on and excited to make an impact on the company, and the industry.
Experience in mechanical design, finite analysis, and structural calculations in a heavy equipment manufacturing environment
Post-secondary education in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent training/work experience
Proven trouble shooting and problem solving design issues and concepts Knowledge of hydraulic systems, and electrical components an asset
Proven hands-on experience with 3D software – Inventor an asset
Ability to communicate technical information to customers and employees
Willing and able to travel to customers’ sites to support service, commissioning, installation, etc. as required
Hawboldt Industries 220 Highway 14 Chester, Nova Scotia B0J 1J0
Sharon Dykstra resumes@timberland-group.com Preferred Contact: Email
