Job Description

Niagara Energy Products (NEP) is a heavy manufacturer serving the nuclear and general heavy fabrication industry. Our largest clients consist of the nuclear power generation plant operators across Canada. Our clients have come to trust Niagara Energy Products as a premier manufacturer of nuclear components and waste containers to the highest global standards. We are certified to Canadian nuclear quality codes CSA N285.0, N299.2 and CWB 47.1. Niagara Energy Products is the leader in the field of manufacturing radiation shielded containment vessels for nuclear contaminated waste and spent nuclear fuel.

NEP is currently recruiting for a

Mechanical Engineering Technologist/Technician

to assist the principal engineer. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a design for fabrication mindset. This position is based out of Niagara Falls, Ontario.

The candidate will be responsible for designing fabrication ready fixtures, tooling and systems, while liaising with engineering subcontractors and clients, review engineering deliverables, preparing engineering fabrication packages and other process documentation for the manufacturing of heavy custom fabrications. They will be responsible for creating comprehensive SolidWorks CAD models and fabrication drawings from rough sketches and/or client drawings. The successful candidate must work in conjunction with Production, Quality and Sales department to create and sustain a positive, high-energy continuous improvement environment while meeting customer schedules and specifications.

A competitive compensation plan exists along with opportunity for growth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Work in an engineering environment with other designers in collaboration with a team of Professional Engineers and Technologists

Assist NEP's Principal Engineer in billable and capital projects including fixture and tooling design.

Generate conceptual designs as well as fabrication ready detailed drawing packages using SolidWorks software.

Create/review project documents, e.g., Inspection Test Plans, Procedures, Technical Specifications etc.

Design fixtures and other mechanical components to improve/automate plant operations

Liaison effectively with NEP's vendors, suppliers and clients

Position Requirements:

An

Engineering Degree

or

Engineering Technology Diploma

or equivalent experience in a technical/manufacturing field

5-8 years

of experience in

Custom

Fabrication/ Manufacturing;

experience in

Nuclear

industry will be an asset

Experience working with

SolidWorks and PDM

Vault data management is a must. SolidWorks certification considered an asset.

Sound understanding of fabrication, machining and welding processes.

Strong focus on Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA)

Experience in basic FEA and hand calculations

Exceptional ability to model in CAD and to produce technical drawings of company products and tooling using SolidWorks (including Weldments and Sheet Metal)

Knowledge of BOM creation, Production Orders, Navigating ERP systems

Personal Attributes:

Strong communication skills in both verbal and written English language with all levels of the organization, including executives

Promote a can-do attitude with a Continuous Improvement mindset

Efficient MS Office & MS Windows skills

Proven ability to meet deadlines/successful completion of deliverables

High level of sound and independent judgment

Excellent time management skills with the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Strong problem solving and computer skills

Analytical, resourceful and detail-oriented

Self-motivated, hardworking, flexible

Must communicate and work effectively with others

Ability to multi-task; with strong attention to detail

Ensure safety policies and procedures are followed at all times

Promote and participate in a healthy and safe working environment

Conduct all tasks in a safe manner - Think Safety First

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $70,000.00-$88,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Tuition reimbursement Vision care
Work Location: In person