Job Description
Title: Product Development Engineer
Id: 20664
Type: FullTime
Location: Bolton, ON
Husky TechnologiesTM a company with a strong foundation built on innovation, close customer relationships, a strong sense of community and a unique culture and values. We are looking for people with the inspiration and talent to develop with us as we pursue our ambitious growth strategy.
Husky TechnologiesTM offers a wealth of opportunity for personal growth and development. Most importantly, Husky Technologies TM offers an opportunity to work with – and be challenged by – a team of great people. Our success is possible because of the creativity, intelligence and passion of our people around the world and their desire to lead change. At the same time, we are not afraid to expect a lot and strive for leadership in all of our key markets. We are a company taking on new challenges and for the right people this means exceptional career development opportunities, the chance to be part of a team that is the best in the world at what we do and the experience that comes from working in an environment that demands constant transformation and innovation.
Husky TechnologiesTM Canadian manufacturing facilities and global headquarters are located in Bolton, Ontario on a large, beautiful campus located just 20 minutes north of Toronto’s Pearson International Airport. Features include a fitness and wellness center, intramural sports activities, on-site cafeteria, and clean, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities with outstanding safety records. We offer a great work environment and competitive total compensation package, including above market retirement savings plan and market competitive group benefits.
Husky TechnologiesTM is an exciting company with tremendous potential. We have a great team and great expectations. If you are attracted to bold goals, believe in uncompromising honesty, support mutual respect, care about environmental responsibility, have a passion for excellence and a desire to make a positive contribution – then we want you to join the Husky TechnologiesTM team!
Range: $115,000-$140,000
Vacancy: ADD
Are you interested in developing new products and technologies? Have experience defining and developing tooling for the packaging market? Do you enjoy working in a dynamic learning environment? Are you interested in joining a team of innovative engineers working for the leading global supplier of injection molding equipment for the plastic industry? If you answered yes, this role is for you.
Our Development Engineering team is looking to hire an experienced Product Development Engineer. The successful candidate will lead the technical development of packaging products working with business development, completing engineering, and subsequent launch into our manufacturing operations.
Role Description
- System level design with limited guidance, frequently in the absence of specific design standards.
- Product Architect
- Participate in the formulation and/or evaluation of business cases.
- Work within a team of Engineers/Design Specialists in the development of new Injection Molding tooling products following appropriate steps within a formal product development process.
- Guide and approve the content of design documents and validation plans.
- Contribute to, verify and monitor engineering documentation.
- Apply scientific/engineering principles design execution.
- Sizing and selection of components (for example, but not limited to linear motors, sensors, bearings, gearboxes, belts, seals, servo motors, pneumatic and hydraulic components etc.) as well as material selection and application of design standards.
- Provide leadership, mentoring and training to team members.
- Create system level concept designs in various levels of detail including function block diagrams, CAD layouts, functional decomposition.
- Lead and contribute to design reviews and brainstorming sessions. Responsible for decision making in the context of product definition and architecture.
- Participate in or lead continuous improvement activities.
- Verify all concept and systems level process steps of the product development process and Product Release process are followed.
- Drives the product development process levering team collaboration.
- Design risk mitigation including participation or facilitation of FMEA.
- Champion of product compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Cross discipline interaction and communication including cross discipline inputs – Business Development, Analysis, Electrical, Software, Fluid Power, Metallurgy, Manufacturing, Validation/Test.
- Represent Husky technically in front of customers, suppliers and technical partners.
- Represent the Innovation and Sustainability department in front of internal customers including the executive.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
Qualifications And Skills
- 10 + years of design experience in a relevant industry.
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) and strong presentation skills.
- Specialized knowledge of products, tools, standards, processes and technology.
- Specialized knowledge within injection molding, tooling and or plastics processing market.
- Skilled in CAD modeling techniques – Unigraphics preferred.
- Expert in calculating design parameters and applying engineering principles to design.
- Strong time management and organizational skills for maximum efficiency.
- Illustrates attention to detail when completing tasks.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Advanced creativity and innovation skills.
- Strong sense of ownership.
- Advanced understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes related to injection molding tooling.
- A flexible team player.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and work both autonomously, and as part of a highly cohesive cross functional team.
- Experience selecting appropriate materials and sizing various components. (for example, but not limited to, linear motors, sensors, bearings, gearboxes, belts, seals, servo motors, pneumatic and hydraulic components, etc.) as well as material selection and application of design standards.
- Well-rounded – hands-on mechanical ability and passion for interests and hobbies outside of work.
Husky TechnologiesTM offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and excellent opportunities for growth and advancement. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and respect, value and welcome diversity in our workplace. Husky Technologies TM also values being a great place to work and strives to maintain a safe workplace. Accordingly, Husky TechnologiesTM conditions all offers of employment on satisfactory completion of background checks.
Husky TechnologiesTM is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the member of the Talent Acquisition team in a timely fashion of any disabilities that requires accommodation measures in order to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.
Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
No agency or telephone inquiries please.