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SLACAN Industries Inc. is Canada's largest designer and manufacturer of Poleline Hardware, which includes a full line of Transmission and Distribution products. We service the OEM market including the agricultural, mining and other industries. Our in-house processes include forgings, hot / cold stampings and weldments.

Our Company is growing and we are currently looking for an Engineer to join the team!

Why Work at Slacan?

• Bi-monthly Company Newsletter
• 3 weeks vacation to start
• Excellent company paid benefit and wellness package
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Employee events throughout the year (i.e. food truck days, ice cream days, Slacan giveaways)
• Opportunities for career development
• Group RRSP (5% Company Contribution and 4% matching)

Position Summary

• To perform engineering analysis, calculations and detail design of new and existing products.
• To interface with suppliers and customers as required.
• To manage technical projects including new product design, process analysis, tooling & equipment reviews, and technical data analysis.
• To review and verify work of others within the Engineering department under the direction of the Manager.

Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for detail design and development of products and processes within defined objectives.
• Responsible for managing technical projects to completion in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Review and approve work by others in the technical team under the direction of the Product Engineering Manager.
• Create and maintain bills of materials, shop routings and Slacan design files including specs, drawings, etc
• Technical support for customers, suppliers and other departments.
• Performing calculations and layouts required to achieve final design drawings.
• Maintenance of existing product designs including reviews for improvements or cost reductions.
• Provide cost estimates to Sales as required.

Knowledge and Experience

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Practical experience of product application with respect to fit / form / function evaluations and safety assessments.
• Experience managing technical projects from concept to production.
• Experience with mechanical testing equipment, methods and knowledge of ISO9001 Quality System.
• Experience in building cost estimates for manufactured products.
• Experience with, and ability to read technical specifications, industry standards and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience in mechanical design of products, materials properties and selection, stress analysis.
• Experience with various manufacturing processes, their advantages and limitations including hot work, stamping, machining, heat treatment and finishing.
• 5-10 years of engineering experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Production of accurate, clear detail and assembly drawings using AutoCAD & SolidWorks in compliance with drafting standards.
• Engineering degree (Professional Engineer Ontario designation considered an asset).
• Experience working within a technical team and providing guidance to junior staff.