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Description

Napoleon leads the way with innovative engineering, advanced manufacturing techniques, unsurpassed customer service and remarkable product quality. Our award-winning products offer a best-in-class experience for all customers\xe2\x80\x99 home comfort needs. While we are proudly Canadian, Napoleon is also fortunate to operate on a world-side scale. The warmth and experience that a Napoleon product brings to the homes of our customers transcends borders, language, and cultures to enhance everyday living across the globe. Throughout North America, Europe, South America and Asia, Napoleon crates memorable moments through our stunning designs and innovative technologies. Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Define concepts or ideas, considering competitive products, benchmarking, trends & lesson learnt.
• Sketches and simple 3D concept models, rendered images, technical scope documents suitable for obtaining project approval; including presenting ideas to R&D team and management.
• Detailed 3D models suitable for prototype and mass production, including DFA/DFM/DFS, (Design for Assembly, Manufacture and Serviceability - including installation).
• Design for cost, aesthetic appearance, robustness, reliability and quality; considering project targets and project deadlines and whilst working in collaboration with other departments, other sites and outside vendors.
• Validate the design concept: Using recognized design tools, including design reviews, functional analysis, (&, where applicable, input to simulation), tolerance stack ups for fit, form and function etc; Actively participate in Stage Gate runs to practically validate part fit, form and function, manufacturability and drawing accuracy. Collaborate with Technology / Engineering Manager to provide input for the creation of a suitable test program to validate that the design meets safety and technical requirements.
• Create and maintain detailed 2D drawings and specifications where applicable. Create bill of materials, including all necessary details required to populate ERP system. Drawing release, (after checking), for prototype, purchasing, samples, etc. Ensure latest math data (2D and 3D) is maintained in company CAD database
• Maintain current product line up. Championing Change Notices that improve on product robustness and correct quality and field issues for the first 12 months after production launch. Updating or supporting changes to existing models, drawings, based on Continuous Improvements, Change Notices and/or corrections.
• Work directly with Technology / Engineering Manager to plan all development activities, for R&D, with the vender and the cross functional team that are necessary to develop and launch the product, where applicable in collaboration with the project launch manager.
• Track project schedules and report all project open issues weekly using the department open issues list, identifying all critical tasks, all tasks that require cross functional support. Inform the responsible person regarding assigned tasks and follow up to ensure completion. Identifying variances or delayed tasks to the technology /engineering manager in a timely manner, collaborating to create recovery plans. Regularly communicate project status to cross functional team and to management.
• Periodically review the design with technology / engineering manager to ensure progress to technical goals and deadlines. Ensure that design and peer reviews are completed prior to each stage gate and after each test phase. Document all issues and identify project risks and actions required.
• Plan and manage prototype phase(s), engineering production run and/or samples to validate the product design and drawings. Where applicable collaborate with the project launch manager to plan the process run, (where the intended process is validated) and ensure all design changes are documented and implemented prior to production run. Actively support the production run as required. Ensure all stage gate or accelerated stage documentation is completed and approved by the technology / engineering manager ahead of stage gate reviews.
• Provide drawings and data to support creation of product manuals, work instructions, compliance / certification, service parts, marketing information, etc. Work with assigned technical writer to completion of clear and accurate manuals, leaflets, and technical marketing support information for assigned products and accessories. Review draft documentation with technology manager and applicable cross function team members. Take necessary actions to validate the accuracy of information in literature, with PPET evaluation where applicable.
• Champion and facilitate the set-up of appropriate service parts, new kits and plan all accessories, for assigned projects to be fully validated and available at product launch.
• Some local and international travel maybe required.
• Provide mentorship and coaching to junior designers. Provide oversight and design reviews. Sign off where applicable.

Education and Experience:

• Preference given to those with a University Degree or College Diploma in Engineering Technology, Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Must have a minimum of 3 year directly related product design or development experience, specifically using 3D CAD software, (Solidworks, SolidEdge, ProE, Catia, Mechanical Desktop, etc.). Demonstrated experience in either simulation or CAM would be considered as an advantage.
• Experience in a directly related field such as hearth or other thermodynamic products, (HVAC, boilers, heat pumps, etc.), is required.
• Knowledge of PLM software systems is considered an asset, (SAP, Team Center, solidworks PDM etc.), from the perspective of a user and for the purposes of basic system administration. (No requirement for experience as system architect or planner).
• Must possess knowledge and some practical experience of material and manufacturing processes. Some "hands on" mechanical or fabrication experience would be an asset.
• CSWA, (Certified SolidWorks Associate), or willingness to achieve this requirement during 75 day onboarding process is required. CSWP and CSWE, (Professional and Expert) would be considered an asset in this position.
• Knowledge of SolidWorks, (or demonstrated experience with equivalent 3D software and willingness to learn Solidworks) and MS office.
• Sheet metal component design, consumer products and/or furniture design experience is required.

IGNITE YOUR CAREER, Some of our competitive benefits include:

• Competitive Compensation / Wages
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP/DPSP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Associate Purchase Programs, Product Discounts, In-house Sales
• Appreciation Events, Raffles, Draws, Fundraising, BBQ\xe2\x80\x99s, Competitions
• Napoleon Cares \xe2\x80\x93 Associates helping Associates
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Napoleon Recognition Program
• GOevisits, virtual doctor visits
• And more!

The Napoleon Group of Companies is committed to fair and accessible employment practices that attract and retain Associates with disabilities. This includes providing accessibility across all stages of the employment cycle. Accommodation is available upon request. We thank you for your interest in The Napoleon Group of Companies and for participating in our competition. Only those candidates selected for consideration will be contacted.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Required



Innovative : Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking


Thought Provoking : Capable of making others think deeply on a subject


Leader : Inspires teammates to follow them


Functional Expert : Considered a thought leader on a subject


Motivations

Required



Peer Recognition : Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers


Ability to Make an Impact : Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization


Goal Completion : Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks