Mechanical Designer

TI Automotive supplies safety and performance critical products and highly engineered components to the global automotive industry. We have more than 100 years' experience of solving customers' safety, efficiency and environmental challenges. Our exceptional team, powertrain agnostic product portfolio, vertical integration, global footprint and customer proximity make us a trusted partner to all the world's leading OEMs.

Job Summary

To design and develop automation equipment / fixtures and related components within specified parameters in an efficient and functional manner. To assist in the continued advancement and automation of our custom designed machinery.

Job Responsibilities

• Managed complete equipment projects from concept through design, manufacturing, installation and start-up.
• Coordinated machine builds with shop-floor teams, fabricators and external subcontractors.
• Supported equipment testing, troubleshooting, commissioning and customer-site installation.
• Delivered projects within established schedules and budgets.
• Worked with suppliers to review purchased components and automation requirements.
• Prepared equipment manuals and maintained organized project documentation.

Preferred Industry Experience

• Experience with blow-moulding or injection-moulding equipment.
• Designed custom machines used to trim, finish, weld or assemble plastic components.
• Familiarity with Visual Manufacturing or a similar ERP/MRP system.
• Practical understanding of manufacturing, machining, fabrication, pneumatics, motors, actuators, sensors and robotic systems.

Key competencies

• Able to work independently and manage several design priorities.
• Strong mechanical problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Comfortable working closely with customers, suppliers and shop-floor personnel.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, organized and disciplined about documentation.

Job Qualifications

• 3–5 years of mechanical design experience in industrial automation or custom machinery.
• At least 2 years of professional 3D CAD experience using NX or SolidWorks; prioritize candidates with strong NX experience.
• Experience designing one or more of the following:
• Robotic cells
• Conveyor systems
• Welding equipment or fixtures
• Automated assembly machinery
• Plastic-part finishing machinery
• Experience producing concepts, detailed designs, assembly drawings and manufacturing drawings.
• Ability to create and maintain bills of materials using CAD and Excel.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and prepare mechanical and pneumatic schematics.
• Experience performing engineering calculations and design FMEAs.
• Knowledge of machine guarding and applicable industrial safety standards.
• College diploma or degree in mechanical engineering, engineering technology or a related discipline
• Willingness to travel to customer, supplier and plant locations.
  

Why TI

In addition to a workplace that emphasizes respect, teamwork and personal and professional growth, TI Automotive offers a broad range of health, wellness and financial benefits that promote the physical, mental and financial wellbeing of our employees and help them bring their best self to work, including:

• Competitive compensation package
• Competitive PTO Package
• Employee Group Benefits
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (TELUS Health)
• RRSP/DPSP Company Match
• Educational Assistance Program
• Perkopolis Program
• Vehicle Purchase Discounts
• Social events throughout the year
• Internal job opportunities

Background screening protocol is required for this position.