Mechanical Designer

Mechanical Designer (CAD):

Company Information:

Ker-Train Research Inc. (KTR), a wholly owned Canadian company, has been in business for over 40 years. KTR specializes in the development of new, unique powertrain technologies including advanced gear and clutch designs and non-traditional transmission driveline systems. The company has partners and clients in both the commercial and defense sectors.

Position Summary:

The Mechanical Designer performs a wide variety of mechanical design, 3D modelling and 2D drawing detailing tasks. Designers work with engineering, manufacturing and testing teams to create designs for mechanical power transmission systems and components (transmissions, gearboxes, clutches, couplings and other drivetrain systems). The Designer will participate in all phases of the design process including concept development, iterative detailed design and preparation for rapid prototype manufacture. The Designer will also work with manufacturing and testing teams to generate rapid design revisions to address manufacturability/quality issues and prototype testing results.

Job responsibilities include:

• Create and manage complex 3D model assemblies (in Autodesk Inventor) using top-down design methodologies
• Create 2D engineering drawings (in Autodesk Inventor) fully detailed and manufacture-ready with appropriate GD&T annotations, material specifications, heat and surface treatment specifications, etc. from 3D CAD models
• Select off-the-shelf hardware and purchased components (bearings, seals, valves, fasteners, etc.) and incorporate into designs
• Participate in design discussions and reviews with engineering team
• Work with design team to learn and apply standard KTR methodologies, best practices and approaches
• Provide support to manufacturing team to help solve manufacturability and quality issues

Valued Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Minimum 5 years of mechanical / machine design experience
• Experience creating engineering drawings for manufacture in a machine shop
• Strong CAD background in Autodesk Inventor, Solidworks or equivalent
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude and demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams
• Experience with machining and CNC processes
• Experience with complex 3D assemblies considered an asset
• Experience with new prototype development considered an asset

Qualifications:

• Engineering Technician or Technologist diploma (in Mechanical) or equivalent
• 5+ years of mechanical experience applicable to machine design & manufacture

Job Type: Full-time

• Work Location: In person