Mechanical Engineer

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!
 

Job Description

General Description:

A Mechanical Engineer plays a crucial role in designing, optimizing, and overseeing production processes, mechanical components, machinery, and systems to ensure efficient and cost-effective manufacturing operations.  They will continuously improve production methods, enhance product quality and equipment reliability, and minimize production costs and waste.

Essential Functions:

• Must have the ability & willingness to perform at the expected level of attendance at IKO Glass Fibers, Inc.; to work every day, on time, as scheduled.
• Promote and maintain IKO safety goals and ensure a safe work environment for all employees. Leads safety and housekeeping efforts and corrective actions within department, assigned projects, and areas with goal of zero incidents. Exemplifies safety in all actions and leads by example.
• Create detailed designs, BOMs, and engineering drawings for mechanical components, systems, and products.
• Analyze and evaluate designs for functionality, structural integrity, and safety.
• Create detailed product specifications, including material requirements and manufacturing processes.
• Use computer-aided design (CAD) software to develop 3D models and prototypes and perform form, fit, and function analysis during modeling.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production and electrical engineers, HSE, and project managers to ensure seamless integration of electrical and mechanical components with a focus on continuous improvement and reliability.
• Ensure that designs meet industry standards, regulations, and customer requirements.
• Innovate and develop solutions to engineering challenges and problems.
• Develop maintenance schedules and procedures for mechanical equipment and systems.
• Support mechanical maintenance by training, troubleshooting, and resolving equipment malfunctions and breakdowns.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance to extend equipment lifespan.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date engineering documentation and reports.
• Communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders effectively.
• Other duties as required.

Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written, verbal and presentation), with the ability to effectively work with others in a team environment.
• Demonstrated initiative and the ability to handle complex assignments with a proactive attitude.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience in utilizing statistics to solve problems and monitor processes.
• Ability to develop and manage a budgetary control process for areas of responsibility.
• Analytical, data-driven problem solving and action planning skills.
• Ability to make independent and well thought out decisions.
• Organized, self-starter, results oriented, unique problem solver.
• Knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and safety protocols
• Proficiency in CAD software, 3D modeling, engineering analysis tools, and simulation software.

 Beneficial Experience and Skills:

• Professional Engineering (PE) license.

Training Requirements:

• All training necessary to stay current in mechanical engineering especially those of the preventive and predictive nature.
• Any training required by IKO.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee daily to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Occasionally lifts, carries, or otherwise moves objects up to 50 lbs.
• Regularly bends, stoops, stretches, and reaches to stock office supplies, etc.
• Frequently moves about the facility to survey plant and associates.
• Regularly operates computer and other office equipment.
• Occasionally attends meetings away from the office.
• Regularly work outside in various extreme weather conditions.

PPE Requirements:

• No PPE required unless working out of the office area.
• In plant areas, long sleeves, safety shoes, hearing protection, and safety glasses with fixed side shields are required.  Other PPE such as hard hat, ARC Flash, gloves may be required according to specific work procedures.

Education Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field and at least six (6) years’ experience in a manufacturing facility.

Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.
 

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.