Job Description

ABOUT REDWOOD PLASTICS AND RUBBER:

Since 1971 Redwood Plastics and Rubber has worked directly with customers to find solutions for a variety of problems including: shock, abrasion, noise, wear & friction. We have extensive experience, in-house engineering, and large-scale manufacturing facilities to produce custom components for longer wear life, decreased downtime, increased production, lighter weight, cost effectiveness and increased safety.

We take pride in our vibrant and supportive culture that fosters collaboration, innovation and hard work. Our collective values are the pillars of our culture that bond and unify us as a team and as a company.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Design - Team Lead, the Mechanical Designer will liaise with the Sales and Manufacturing teams along with our customers to create fully detailed models and manufacturing drawing packages of customer parts using SolidWorks and other software as applicable. This is to provide Manufacturing teams with the information they need to make the required parts and to provide drawings and CAD support to sales and estimating departments empowering their communication with our customers.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform mechanical design including concept development, detailed design, and creation of manufacturing and assembly drawings using SolidWorks Design molds and jigs for rubber compression molding, urethane casting, machining, and other processes as needed Reverse engineering of parts supplied and/or specified by customers Achieve manufacturing goals by selecting the correct manufacturing procedures, such as machining, 3D printing, urethane casting, and others Develop design documentation, technical specifications, and other project-related documentation Create detailed BOM material take-offs for steel and aluminum molds once designed Conduct materials property tests including ASTM D412, ASTM D429, and others Participate in the development process of prototypes, including designing, reviewing, testing, and making rapid relevant changes to improve features and performance while meeting customer demands, schedule and budget Generate assembly drawings and bills of materials Timely delivery of submissions per project plans

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

BCIT Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology (Design or Manufacturing Option) or equivalent 1-2 years of experience in mechanical design SolidWorks proficiency, including CSWA/CSWP certification is an asset ASTTBC registration an asset Knowledge of engineering materials an asset
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $50,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Dental care Extended health care On-site gym On-site parking Profit sharing RRSP match Vision care
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Are you legally authorized to work full-time in Canada?
Experience:

Mechanical Design: 2 years (preferred) SolidWorks: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person