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mechanical engineer

Posted on November 27, 2024 by Employer details Hepburn Engineering Inc.

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Be part of a winning team! If you want to be part of a successful, growing company in an interesting industry with interesting work, this is for you. You will be involved in all aspects of the equipment?s life cycle, including; scope definition, bidding, design, manufacture, assembly, installation-commissioning, field service plus long-term operational support. The in-house design includes detailed solid modeling design, hydraulic circuit design, gear design, and FEM stress analysis, as well as the selection of purchased specialty components such as bearings, couplings, and brakes. Our products are custom designed and built from the ground up with Hepburn procuring heavy mill-run plate, forgings and castings followed by rolling, fabrication, machining and inspection. _*What you will do:*_ * Provide leadership in progressing the detailed design solution including 3D modelling, hydraulic systems, specification for gearboxes, stress analysis, FEA, detailed BOMs & specifications for mechanical equipment build. * Support start-up and commissioning of equipment, including sign-off on all safety critical functions. * Ensure compliance with all relevant equipment and safety regulations and codes applicable. * Provide leadership in detailed review of customer RFQ packages and support finding a robust technical solution with an itemized BOM and estimated hours to complete the work. * Obtain estimates from approved vendors in support of bid submission. * Take a leadership role in presenting the proposed solution to the customer in a Technical Bid review. * Support training of less experienced engineers. * Work in a project environment in close association with electrical design engineers to produce integrated custom-built equipment. * Support procurement in review of detailed vendor proposals for compliance to design criteria. * Produce equipment documentation including operating and maintenance manuals, safety compliance reports and finalized design documentation. * Initiate plans and ideas for cost reduction and/or quality improvement measures. * Travel within North America and internationally for approximately 20% of the time. Typical trips range from a few days to approximately 3 weeks maximum. _*About you/qualifications:*_ * Bachelor Degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering. * Five years or more of experience in Mechanical Engineering. * Strong design aptitude with practical, hands-on experience * Experience in design and commissioning of Safety Critical Mechanical systems. * Experience with CAD and FEA. * Excellent organization skills. * Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, in the English language. * Professional Engineer or eligibility. * Interest in travel to support design work. * Experience with site work and commissioning including inspections, alignment checks, hydraulic commissioning, and general mechanical skills _*About us: *_ Hepburn Engineering is a successful medium-sized Toronto based company that designs, builds and commissions heavy lifting equipment including mine hoists and replenishment-at-sea transfer systems for customers around the world. Hepburn Engineering integrates innovative custom-designed mechanical equipment with sophisticated electrical controls, hydraulics and electrical drives up to 7,500kW. _*Why join us?*_ At Hepburn Engineering we value our employees and offer a supportive and innovative environment including: ? Competitive salary and an annual bonus program. ? Comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental and vision care. ? Opportunities for professional growth and development. ? Company BBQs and social events. _*How to apply:*_ Send resume and cover letter to: *hr@hepeng.com* _We are an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources at hr@hepeng.com. Any other accommodation needs or feedback can also be submitted to Human Resources. _ _We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected to p