Junior Design Engineer

Job Description

Engineer, Junior Design - The Centre

Position Summary

The selected candidate will primarily provide support in the design, detail, fabrication, modification, and evaluation of automation and work-holding (jigs and fixtures) projects. Additional items may include support of manufacturing operations such as machining, metal forming, welding/brazing, assembly, and material handling within “The Centre” and/or other Linamar facilities as needed. They will act as a resource to assist and troubleshoot manufacturing and quality issues gather problem related data and provide input.

About Linamar

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian diversified global manufacturing company of highly engineered products across global industries & markets. From the entrepreneurial seeds planted by our dynamic founder, to the support provided along the way, all Linamar employees are poised for success in this fast-paced and rapidly growing environment. With access to the tools you need to succeed, you will make an impact along with other motivated & engaged employees.

Key Accountabilities

• Design / detail work holding and automation projects.
• Support of projects through tooling drawings, process specifications, process flows, process sheets, FMEA’s, and control plans.
• Support release of project drawings and information flow to the manufacturing team.
• Support of Project Management team with cycle time studies, quality review, the process can produce parts to manufacturing specifications by review of Cp and Cpk of parts being manufactured.
• Support in planning and executing of facility projects related to new and pre-existing projects, product lines, improvements, upgrades, layouts, and new equipment related to machining or assembly.
• Support documentation and information flow for machine manuals, schematics, and machine safety on projects as needed to customer and suppliers.
• Participate in actions to meet ongoing cost, quality, and delivery.
• Assist in the preparations of quotations.
• Investigate and find resolution of specific processing problems for assigned projects/parts.
• Assist in the recognition and resolution of process related difficulties with current and future projects.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Graduate of mechanical and/or industrial engineering from a recognized university or equivalent
• Ability to track data for many performance and process related issues and communicate to the team.
• Ability to determine which materials and equipment to use for projects and decide the appropriate codes and standards to apply when completing these projects.
• Understanding of electrical and electronic schematic diagrams, blueprints and pneumatic/hydraulic systems.
• Ability to coordinate and integrate work within teams of engineers and technicians to work on common projects.
  
  

Desired Characteristics

• Excellent time management skills
• Above average analytical and problem solving skills.
• Capable of working independently, multi-tasking, and organizing.
• Strong communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable to ever-changing priorities.
  
  

Why Linamar

• Opportunities for career advancement
• Assistance with approved professional designations and fees
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities
• Social committees and sports teams
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts
  
  

Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Accommodations will be provided upon request.