Mechanical Engineer, Innovation Lead

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Samuel, Son & Co. is growing! If you’re looking for a rewarding career opportunity with a family run, industry leading organization, bring your experience and motivated attitude to Samuel, Son & Co.

There’s a lot of opportunity at Samuel. We invest in our employees and we want to give you the chance to work on and lead exciting projects, meet great people and develop your career. If you’re looking for a rewarding career opportunity with a family run, industry leading organization, bring your experience and motivated attitude to Samuel, Son & Co.
Here is some of what we have to offer:

• Ongoing career progression
• Development opportunities
• A great work environment, where you’re not just a number
• Work/life balance
• A commitment to giving back
• Flexible benefits and pension matching
• Competitive compensation
• Paid vacation and an annual bonus
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Opportunity for fast advancement and career growth

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer, Innovation Lead to join our team in Vaughn, ON.
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*As theMechanical Engineer, Innovation Lead* you will join a multidisciplinary group focused on product design innovation that positions us ( Samuel Packaging Systems Group ) as a market leader. Working with Engineering specialists in Electrical and Controls, you will add Mechanical strength to a team actively involved in driving high reaching and aggressive change to our historical design. You will play a key role in delivery of new products to the market.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Mechanical design of innovative automated equipment and components
• Work in conjunction with Electrical and Controls centered resources to develop high reaching outcomes
• Participate in continuous learning activity through Design, Product Development and other assigned projects
• Read, interpret, and troubleshoot blueprints as well as electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic schematics
• Make acceptable judgment calls and decisions based in relation to mechanical design
• Work cross functionally and lead teams when called upon
• Participate in Lean initiatives and other developmental projects
• Interact with customers in requirements gathering, installation and field support as needed
• Be mechanically hands-on in product development, testing and trouble shooting

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BSc in Mechanical Engineering/Mechatronics from an accredited institution
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with equipment Mechanical Design
• Supervisory/Leadership experience preferred
• A demonstrated ability to handle stressful and challenging situations
• Strong verbal and written communication both
• Self-motivated individual that can work alone and in teams with little or no supervision
• Qualifications and/or Experience with Failure Effects Analysis (FEA) a plus
• Experience, training, and interest with i4.0 and mechanical/electrical IOT/IIOT interactions and feedback
• Knowledge of Motion Control Systems, preferably but not limited to A-B/Rockwell
• Robotics and Machine Vision system experience is a plus
• AutoCAD/Solidworks design experience
• Basic understanding of fluid power circuits an asset
• The ability to travel to North American Samuel Packaging Systems Group manufacturing sites and customers sites (approximately 25% travel)
• Work safely around automated equipment with little to no supervision while following all company and customer safety policies
• Weekend, holidays and overtime occasionally required
• Must have a Driver’s license and reliable vehicle
• Must be able to work in various work conditions

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Job Type: Full-time