Job Description

DO YOU WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

HAWBOLDT INDUSTRIES, a Company in the Timberland Group, is Canada's leader in marine cranes, winches, and specialized lifting equipment. We support customers worldwide in the Ocean Science, Defense, Workboat, and Offshore Industries.

WE DESIGN IT IN-HOUSE. WE BUILD IT IN-HOUSE.

Canadian owned, entrepreneurial, globally-recognized, and located in Chester, Nova Scotia. We want people who are hands-on and excited to make an impact on the company, and the industry.

COOL PROJECTS

Anchor and Mooring Equipment for the Canadian Polar Icebreaker project Piston Coring Launch and Recover System for the Canadian Polar Icebreaker project Central Hydraulic System for the Canadian Polar Icebreaker project Launch and Recover systems for 50m oceanographic science vessel 15mT ROV Launch and Recovery Systems for the offshore energy industry

BY JOINING OUR TEAM

You gain experience in a medium sized company designing and building custom equipment; a company who successfully competes with the large, multi-national corporations You get valuable work experience and exposure to sales, engineering and manufacturing You witness and be hands-on with design/build/testing of our equipment You gain an understanding of the full circle of design, from concept generation to market implementation and beyond You join a multi-disciplinary team of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic designers You do real hard core engineering every day You see the products you design being manufactured and tested in the building

POSITION OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Mechanical Designer will be involved in design, development, implementation, and analysis of the company's technical products and systems. The position overview is to be used as a guideline only and may not incorporate all functions of the job.

Prepare design and production drawings with supporting calculations and data ensuring that designs meet specification requirements and manufacturing capabilities Review engineering drawings, analyze design and retrieve information to complete drawing, layout or design Ensure all drawings are checked for design and dimensional correctness prior to release for production Prepare information submittals as required for review by project certifying authorities and/or customers' engineering departments Specify system components or direct modification of products Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports related to mechanical, hydraulic and/or electrical systems Apply fundamental engineering principles along with advanced analytical techniques throughout the design process Maintain thorough documentation for all aspects of assigned projects Confer with engineers and other personnel to resolve production issues or challenges and provide technical information Travel to customers' sites to support sales, service, commissioning, etc. as required

ATTRIBUTES WE SEEK

Experience in mechanical design, finite analysis, and structural calculations in a manufacturing environment Post-secondary education with a focus in Mechanical Engineering; previous co-op experience an asset Proven trouble shooting and problem-solving design issues and concepts Knowledge of hydraulic systems, and electrical components an asset Proven hands-on experience with 3D software - Inventor an asset Ability to communicate technical information to customers and employees Willing and able to travel to customers' sites to support service, commissioning, installation, etc. as required

ARE YOU READY TO MAKE AN IMPACT?

Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, your application will not consider.

Recruitment accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit your resume .

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off RRSP match Vision care
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-08-01