Design Engineer

Design Engineer

Salford Group is currently seeking a Jr. Mechanical Designer/Engineer to join the product development team at the Salford, Ontario Head Office. The Jr. Mechanical Designer/Engineer will use Solidworks to design components, assemblies and maintain bills of materials and support the preparation and modification of assembly manuals during assignments. This position will require collaboration with production to do first-off checks, fit-ups and any design changes to ensure timeliness and quality in project delivery. Daily activities include participating in design review meetings as well as participate in actual field testing.

About Salford

Salford Group, a Linamar Company is a global manufacturer of farm tillage, application and seeding equipment. We are experiencing tremendous growth and have immediate openings in all departments. From the entrepreneurial seeds planted by our dynamic founder, to the support provided along the way, all Salford 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 and engaged people.

Key Accountabilities

• Concept and design of agricultural equipment and systems.
• Conduct research into feasibility, design, operation and performance of mechanisms, components and systems.
• Plan and manage projects, and prepare material, cost and timing estimates, reports and design specifications for machinery and systems.
• Create CAD models and drawings in accordance with industry standards.
• Manage the production of prototype parts and assemblies.

Minimum Requirements

• 1-3 years mechanical design experience in mobile/off road equipment
• Agricultural background with detailed knowledge of agricultural machinery
• Mechanical Engineering Diploma or Degree

Desired Characteristics

• Possess drive and motivation to continually learn and be open to new technologies.
• Ability to resolve conflicts and problem solve in both a team and individual setting.
• Ability to coordinate and integrate work within team of engineers and technicians on common projects.
• Mechanical aptitude in both hands-on and design capabilities
• Proven troubleshooting skills, detailed knowledge of agricultural machinery is considered a very strong asset
• Comfortable working as a team member or working independently
• Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple priorities
• Effective communication skills, written and oral, with attention to detail and accuracy
• Knowledge of standard office software packages such as Office, Word, Excel, Proficiency in Solidworks 3D CAD and COSMOS FEA an asset.

Why Salford

• 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

Salford 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.