Job description

We are looking for a versatile mechanical engineer, with a solid understanding of the fabrication of welded structures and metal parts, to join our team.

The ideal candidate must be comfortable working both at a computer and on the production floor. They must be able to transform an idea or manufacturing need into a functional, manufacturable, and well-documented design.

We are primarily looking for a resourceful, responsive and practical person, capable of analyzing design problems, proposing solutions and collaborating directly with production in order to quickly resolve technical issues.

Tasks

Mechanical design

• Design and modify mechanical parts, assemblies and structures
• Create designs using SolidWorks
• Produce detailed 3D models and manufacturing drawings
• Design taking into account the realities of manufacturing, assembly, welding and finishing
• Select the appropriate materials and thicknesses according to the project’s needs.
• Develop simple, robust, safe and economical manufacturing solutions

Steel structures and manufacturing

• Welded mechanical structures
• Steel profiles and plates
• Pieces laser cut
• Metal in leaf
• Sheet metal bending
• Machining and manufacturing of mechanical parts
• Assembly and welding
• Preparing parts for manufacturing
• Understanding the capabilities and limitations of manufacturing processes in order to design parts that are actually manufacturable

Drawings and tolerances

• Prepare complete and accurate technical drawings
• Define the appropriate dimensional and geometric tolerances
• Determine the functional tolerances necessary for the assembly and operation of the parts
• Apply good practices for dimensioning and drawing
• Apply the principles of dimensional and geometric tolerancing (GD&T)
• Use welding symbols correctly on drawings
• Define the requirements necessary for manufacturing and quality control
• Ensure that the drawings allow production to manufacture the parts correctly, without ambiguity.

Mechanical and structural analysis

• Perform finite element analysis (FEA) using SolidWorks or other appropriate tools.
• Understanding and analyzing structural constraints
• Evaluate deformations and displacements​
• Analyze the security factors
• Evaluate problems related to the fatigue of materials and structures
• Identify critical areas of a design and propose improvements
• Validate designs through calculations, simulations, or testing when required.
• Perform mechanical calculations and validations to confirm the structural integrity of the designs.
• Interpret the results of analyses and formulate technical recommendations
• Evaluate potential failure modes and contribute to mitigating design risks

Production support and problem solving

• Respond quickly to technical problems encountered in production
• Going to the floor to understand the issues directly
• Analyze manufacturing or assembly problems
• Modify a design when necessary
• Finding practical and quick solutions to the problems encountered
• Collaborating with welders, assemblers, machinists, operators and production managers
• Conduct root cause analysis of technical problems and recommend corrective actions.
• Continuously improve designs to facilitate manufacturing and reduce costs
• Participate in improving manufacturing methods and existing products

Required qualifications

Training

• Baccalaureate in mechanical engineering
• Member of the Quebec Order of Engineers (OIQ)

Experience

• Relevant experience in mechanical design and/or metal fabrication
• Experience in the design of welded mechanical structures, industrial equipment or metal products (an asset)
• Experience in a manufacturing environment and in production support (an asset)

Skills

Technical skills

• Excellent command of 3D and 2D CAD (SolidWorks, Inventor , AutoCAD or equivalent)
• Good understanding of welded mechanical structures and knowledge of steel and its properties
• Good understanding of laser cutting, bending, welding and metal fabrication processes
• Ability to read, interpret and produce mechanical drawings
• Good knowledge of manufacturing tolerances and functional tolerances
• Knowledge of geometric tolerancing (GD&T)
• Good understanding of welding symbols and standards
• Knowledge of finite element analysis (FEA)
• Good understanding of stresses, deformations and fatigue phenomena
• Basic knowledge of electro-pneumatics ; ability to read electrical and pneumatic diagrams
• Ability to produce clear and complete manufacturing plans 

Personal skills and abilities

• Resourceful and independent
• Proactive and solution- oriented
• Enjoys solving practical problems and doesn’t hesitate to go onto the production floor.
• Able to communicate effectively with manufacturing teams
• Understands that a good design must be functional, safe, and easy to manufacture.
• Possesses good technical judgment and is capable of making decisions
• Enjoys working in a varied environment where quick reactions are sometimes required.
• Analytical mindset and ability to make decisions based on technical data
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
• Good ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
• Sense of initiative and orientation towards continuous improvement
• Good ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

About the employer

Join a growing local company recognized as Canada’s leading manufacturer of container chassis.

At Max-Atlas, we operate in a stimulating manufacturing environment where innovation, collaboration, and talent development are at the heart of our priorities.

You’ll be part of a motivated, dynamic, and committed team, with many opportunities for career growth and professional development throughout your journey.