Mechanical Design Lead

Date: Oct 9, 2024

Location:

Elliot Lake, ON, CA, P5A 2T1

Req ID: 31473

Onsite or Remote: Onsite Position

Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, industrial, and forestry industries that maximizes value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Our Komatsu, P&H, Joy, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton equipment and services are used to extract fundamental minerals and develop modern infrastructure.

Focusing exclusively on the underground hard rock, underground soft rock, and surface mining sectors, Komatsu Mining designs, manufactures, distributes, and services extensive product lines of highly reliable P&H surface mining equipment and JOY underground mining machinery used to cut, crush, load, and convey coal and industrial minerals worldwide. Komatsu Mining's products and related services are used extensively for mining coal, copper, iron, gold, and other mineral resources, and the company employs people worldwide.

Komatsu Mining Corp. offers rewarding experiences and unique growth opportunities in addition to the following:

Competitive wages
Annual Bonus
Comprehensive benefits package (health & dental, vision coverage, healthcare spending account, and life insurance)
Personal wellness allowance
Company-sponsored registered pension plan (RPP) and matching program.
Paid uniform and personal protective equipment
Paid vacation time
Company-supplied tools
Trades apprenticeship and training opportunities
Training and education support
Employee social engagement activities and benefits
Industry-leading site safety statistics
Sustainable employment
Ability to be a part of an exciting and innovative company developing new state-of-the-art technology and equipment

Please visit our website https://www.komatsu.com/careers/ for more information.

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Lead with exceptional leadership, organizational skills and project management experience to take our team to the next level at our Elliot Lake location.

Key Job Responsibilities

Utilize computer-aided design (SolidWorks) software to create 3D drawings and schematics of parts, assemblies and technical renderings.
Create detailed drawings to capture, process, dimensions, inspection and other pertinent engineering information utilizing knowledge of engineering principles and applicable design standards and EHS regulations.
Develop drawings from notes, sketches, existing drawings, design concepts, verbal instruction and/or engineering specifications.
Document updates to designs and ensure that any changes are recorded and prepared in accordance with engineering change procedures.
Providing continuous support to production team during the assembly phase of capital equipment builds.

Qualifications/Requirements

University degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
3 or more years with design of underground hard rock equipment.
Fully competent with 3D CAD design, preferably SolidWorks.
Experienced in weldment design and stress analysis.
Good understanding of manufacturing processes (in particular welding and machining).
Understanding of Bill of Materials and MRP systems/ ECO / NCR.
Experienced with Microsoft office software and ERP systems.
Experienced with project management methodologies and software.
High-level of initiative with ability to work independently and as part of a broader team.
Knowledgeable in fluid mechanics and electrics

Additional Information

Design, analyze and test mechanical components using SolidWorks CAD system and using FEA to verify mechanical components to make up capital equipment.
Provide support during the assembly phase of capital equipment.
Prepare shop drawing package for equipment (including SRF drawing and General Assembly drawing).
Perform and generate drawing updates for new products and designs to address ECOs and NCRs.
Generate new part numbers for manufactured and purchased goods pertaining to new designs.
Update Solidworks and EPDM with all new parts, (include properties required to build BOMs including: raw material information, vendor details, part number, description, etc.)
Generate BOMs and include vendor costs on purchased items.
Update and maintain raw material data sheet.
Prepare proposal drawings and cost estimates as required to support sales.
Provide technical support to service department to resolve design issues and commissioning issues.
Complete design work as required and participate in testing of prototypes.
Assist with technical specifications.
Work with production and quality to test functionality of machine after build.
Work with team to come up with simplified designs.
Must be able to perform with minimal or no supervision.
Must be able to work under tight deadlines on detailed assignments.

Komatsu is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion in support of growing a global team to achieve our business results and create a better future every day for our globally based employees, customers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce strongly contributes to our business growth and product innovation.

Komatsu is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, marital status, family status, or disability. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request.

While we appreciate all applicant submissions, only those considered to be most qualified will be contacted for further assessment.