Corporate Mechanical Designer

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!
 

Job Description

Reporting to the Corporate Mechanical Engineering Supervisor, this role will develop equipment, layout, and piping designs from concept to detailed documentation. This role partners closely with engineers and suppliers to resolve technical issues, maintain design standards, and deliver accurate, on‑schedule project work.
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Benefits

• Competitive base salary - $72,000 - $90,000
• Health Insurance (includes Virtual Health, and HCSA), Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance, Long-term Disability, Short-term Disability
• RRSP Match
• Paid Vacation
• Floating Days
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Engagement Events
• Awards and Recognition
• Tuition reimbursement
• Service Awards
• Employee Perks & Discounts

Job Responsibilities:

• Working closely with project engineers on equipment design, layout design and piping design
• Evaluating, selecting, specifying all mechanical components during design process
• Creating conceptual designs and detailed designs which may include material handling equipment, plant layouts and piping layout, and incorporating engineering changes into existing designs
• Collaborating with internal teams, suppliers and other vendors on technical issues, ensuring engineering designs and product standards are maintained throughout the designing process
• Participating in design reviews and providing resource information and design input
• Generating and updating detail engineering documents by using Autodesk Inventor and other 2D and 3D tools for part drawings, assembly drawings, layout drawings, bill of material and equipment manuals
• Work on multiple projects and accountable for schedule on assigned projects

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years engineering experience on mechanical equipment design and drawing preparation
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Proficient and hands-on experience in 2D drafting and 3D modeling by using AutoCAD and Inventor
• Familiarity with any of the following tools is considered an asset: AutoCAD Plant 3D, Navisworks, ReCap, Autodesk Vault, CAESAR II
• Material handling or heavy machinery design experience would be an asset
• Knowledge of piping design standards and experience in piping layout design would be an asset
• Ability to function and complete tasks independently with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy, excellent on drafting technique and practice including GD&T
• Proficient with MS Office

• Some travel to various sites in North America will be required

Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.
 

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.