SLACAN Industries Inc. is Canada’s largest designer and manufacturer of Poleline Hardware, which includes a full line of Transmission and Distribution products. We service the OEM market including agricultural, mining, and other industries. Our in-house processes include forgings, hot / cold stampings and weldments.
Our Company is currently looking for an Engineer to join the team!

POSITION OVERVIEW

• To manage technical projects including new product design and re-engineering of existing products for improved cost and performance.
• To perform engineering analysis, calculations and detail design of new and existing products.
• To review and verify work of others within the Engineering department under the direction of the Manager.
• To interface with suppliers and customers as required.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• University Engineering degree. “P. Eng” holder.
• 10+ years of progressive engineering design and supervisory experience in an environment that values highly exact engineering designs and quality of production.
• Experience in mechanical design of products, materials properties and selection, stress analysis especially in or related to Power Transmission & Distribution line hardware.
• Experience managing technical projects from concept to production.
• Experience with, and ability to read technical specifications, industry standards and manufacturing documentation.
• Production of accurate, clear detail and assembly drawings using AutoCAD & SolidWorks in compliance with drafting standards.
• Experience with various manufacturing processes, their advantages and limitations including closed die forging and upsetting, stamping, machining, welding, heat treatment, galvanizing and other finishing.
• Experience with mechanical testing equipment, methods and knowledge of ISO9001 Quality System.
• Experience in building cost estimates for manufactured products.
• Practical experience of product application with respect to fit / form / function evaluations and safety assessments.
• Experience working within a technical team and providing guidance to junior staff.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Responsible for managing technical projects to completion in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Responsible for detail design and development of products and processes within defined objectives.
• Performing calculations and layouts required to achieve final design drawings.
• Maintenance of existing product designs including reviews for improvements or cost reductions.
• Create and maintain bills of materials and Slacan design files including specs, drawings, etc.
• Review and approve work by others in the technical team under the direction of the Product Engineering Manager.
• Technical support for customers, suppliers and other departments.
• Other duties as assigned.