Engineering Specialist
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Job Description
Engineering Specialist
The Engineering Specialist acts as the Subject Matter Expert for their respective product, providing support globally to the product teams. They provide in-depth technical leadership to the product design teams, advanced manufacturing, suppliers and plant manufacturing.
About Linamar/McLaren Engineering
Linamar Corporation is a Canadian diversified global manufacturing company of highly engineered products across global industries and markets. From the entrepreneurial seeds planted by our dynamic founder, to the support provided along the way, all Linamar employees are poised for success in this fast-paced and rapidly growing environment. With access to the tools you need to succeed, you will make an impact along with other motivated and engaged employees. McLaren Engineering, the engineered products division of Linamar Corporation, is a company focused on the design, development and testing of advanced automotive driveline and powertrain systems.
Key Accountabilities
Define and maintain design guides and best practices for their respective product. Lead the upfront component design activities of a project. Researches, plans, and guides product architecture for next generation product/component designs. Supports Product and Test Engineering in the development phase of new products. Ensures product designs support optimal manufacturing methods and processes while maintaining product function. Provide technical leadership to groups/individuals for critical engineering projects/issues. Conducts appropriate technology studies and investigations to obtain optimally designed products for the market. Develops the final product design requirements and communicates this to the product teams. Supports Advanced Manufacturing studies to define the appropriate process and equipment requirements. Recognize and lead technical problem resolution using problem solving techniques such as 8-D, IS/IS-NOT, fishbone, Red X and 6-Panels. Generate technical documentation including design FMEA, prototype control plans for components. Review technical publications, conducts patent searches and reviews; provide recommendations(s). Support new business pursuit activities including system layouts, duty cycle analysis, review of technical documents (i.e. Statement of Work, Design Guides, Best Practices, Technical specification). Develops engineering tools, test methods and procedures for accurate product performance evaluation. Deliver training in subject area to increase the knowledge base of engineering organization. Provide mentoring to Product Engineers. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of this position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Bachelor’s in Engineering Technology or equivalent. Master of Science in Engineering is preferred. Minimum of 10 years engineering experience Proficient with GD&T, dimensional tolerancing and tolerance stacks. Proficient with application of DFMEA, DVPR and Control Plans. MS Office proficient Strong analytical skills with ability to conduct engineering calculations, use/support predictive software tools, accurate definition of loan/boundary conditions for CAE, utilize statistical and numerical methods for design optimization. Experience writing technical specifications, validation test procedures and test reports. Experience with CAD/DAE is desirable
Desired Characteristics
Strong decision making skills with the ability to grasp technical concepts Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes (i.e. casting, forging, machining and assembly). Ability to prioritize and work multiple tasks to completion. Ability to collaborate and work in a team environment. Excellent oral and written communication skills to ensure clear and effective group communication with fellow engineers, customer, sales and manufacturing. In-depth technical subject matter knowledge for their engineering product.
Why Linamar/McLaren Engineering
Opportunities for career advancement Tuition assistance Great benefits & competitive pay Time off
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