External job lead

An employer partner that works with PTP is looking to hire a Junior Product Development Engineer.

Job Title
Junior Product Development Engineer
Pay
$55,000 per year
Location
Scarborough, ON
Type
Full-time
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, no weekends

The opening

PTP is working directly with our employer partner, a full-service metal furniture manufacturer, to fill this role. They are seeking a candidate with a Mechanical Engineering degree; experience with SolidWorks and sheet metal is a must.

You will augment engineering staff in the creation and release of product drawings and related engineering documentation. You will also provide support to Product Engineers by documenting designs of new products and improvements to existing products. Documentation includes SolidWorks 3D modeling of parts and assemblies for the company’s products.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Responsible for completing detail and assembly drawings.
  • Designing custom furniture to be manufactured
  • Create 3D models and shop drawings for various parts.
  • Responsible for structuring and writing of bill of materials lists.
  • Responsible for generating engineering drawing releases and design change releases.
  • Create or revise accurate, detailed SolidWorks models, drawings, and BOM’s.
  • Release of product drawings and related engineering documentation.
  • Create accurate cost estimates.
  • Prepare design layouts, diagrams, and drawing/schematics of components and assemblies.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Graduate to three (3) years of relevant experience including utilization of sheet metal required.
  • SolidWorks 3D modeling and 2D drawing experience of sheet metal parts and assemblies.
  • Mechanical Engineering degree required.
  • Formal SolidWorks training, preferred.
  • Requires strong organization skills, problem solving, attention to detail, and good communication skills.
  • Strong math and mechanical aptitude.
  • Computer literate with excellent skills in Word, Excel, SolidWorks.
  • Valid driver’s license and a vehicle (for travel to and from the Office and Manufacturing facility 1km apart)

Core Competencies

  • Service to others/customer focus
  • Communication
  • Delivering results
  • Taking initiative
  • Functional knowledge and skills
  • Problem solving

Working Conditions

  • Office environment
  • Onsite in Scarborough
  • Parking is available

Salary and benefits

  • $55,000 per year to start
  • 3 weeks of vacation
  • Benefits and matching RRSP program available after passing probation

Good to know

PTP is a non-profit and is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario. When you take part in our employment services, we will ask you to register with our program and to provide your Social Insurance Number (SIN).

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Katherine, one of PTP’s Job Developers, is working directly with the employer to find job-ready candidates for this role. If you are a good fit, please contact her directly at:

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