Together, We'll Keep the World Moving Forward

Standard Machine was founded in 1967 and acquired by Timken in 2013. Not everyone knows what Timken makes. But you'll recognize what Timken makes possible. We engineer solutions that keep the world moving by offering products and services to keep the world's equipment, machinery, and vehicles in motion. At Standard Machine we design and manufacture high-quality parts for critical industries including pulp and paper, mining, oil and gas, chemical processing plants, steel mills, marine applications, transportation, military, and aerospace.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Sr. Design Engineer is responsible for custom product design including standards, bill of material support, process selection reviews, management of change involving product design, supplier component qualification and new product reviews as well as technical support for manufacturing and non-conformance reviews and action.

Key Responsibilities

Application of sound engineering concepts to designed product:

• Develops accurate product design and specification of components in a cost effective, timely manner which meets engineering standards as well as intended customer market and applications.
• Software utilization to prove design criteria meets intended application.
• Creating drawings using Inventor
• Communicates design requirements clearly and concisely to minimize production errors.
• Develops specification of special tooling and/or processes that may be required for the accurate production of designed components and/or assemblies.
• Develops specification of testing requirements to verify design parameters.
• Develops efficient designs which are optimized to our production capacity and where possible, standard replacement parts (bearings, seals, filters, etc.).
• Develops effective engineering specifications and component selection which meet customer application requirements and expectations.
• Develops design and reverse engineering services which meet customer needs.
• Develops accurate failure analysis translating into improved design.
• Develops cost effective and efficient design of replacement parts with equal or where possible superior performance and durability.
• Maintains engineering databases.

Provision of competent and knowledgeable engineering services that meets customer requirements and expectations:

• Provides timely and accurate preliminary designs that meet customer application requirements and expectations for generation of quotations which follow sound engineering principles and meet customer needs.
• Minimizes customer downtime due to efficient and accurate on-site engineering analysis of customer applications.
• Displays solid understanding of drafting techniques and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) drafting standards.
• Working knowledge of Standard Machine Quality system ISO9001.

Provides design and failure analysis in support of production:

• Resolves conflicts between design specifications and manufacturing capabilities.
• Provides timely and effective resolution of non-conformances when necessary.
• Provides knowledge base for translation of engineering principles to manufacturing practice.

Qualifications

Our ideal candidate has 6+ years of experience and possesses the following education and competencies.

Education

• Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), or Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.Sc. Eng), majoring in Mechanical Engineering
• Registered as an E.I.T (Engineer in Training) with APEGS

P.Eng qualification in Saskatchewan is considered an asset, but is not required.

Competencies

• Experience in manufacturing and/or production facility.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills including conflict resolution.
• Demonstrates strong organization and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Inventor/Solidworks
• Accuracy and expertise in failure analysis, software, and engineering processes.
• Experience using proven processes and methodologies such as 5S, FMEA, RAM, LCC, RCM, and CMM preferably in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Adaptive problem-solving techniques including developing new solutions through analytical, interpretative, evaluative, creative, and innovative thinking.

Work that Matters

Working at Timken means working with dozens of industries on projects that have the potential to change the world. Everywhere you look, we're there, improving reliability, raising the bar for efficiency, and driving sustainability. That's been our focus for more than a century. And every day we seek out new opportunities to help our partners reach higher levels of achievement. All our work is held to the highest quality standards, and our facility maintains all of the following certifications and affiliations: API, ISO 9001-2015, AGMA, and CWB.

Put your Career in GEAR today!

Working at Standard Machine, a Timken Brand, opens the door for opportunity, benefits, and security.

Compensation

We offer a competitive salary to secure the brightest talent for our organization. We also have a short-term incentive (bonus) plan that pays based on individual and company performance.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, AD&D, employee assistance program, RRSP/DPSP with company matching, vehicle discount programs, and MORE. We provide all PPE required, including annual reimbursement for steel-toed boots, and bi-annual reimbursement for prescription safety glasses.

Continuing Education

You'll have the chance to gain knowledge and experience in a wide range of industries and applications. Learn more through hands-on experience, core training and a selection of more than 4,400 online courses. In addition, tuition assistance opportunities are available if you want to enhance your education in a field related to your career.

All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences, and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Applicants must provide proof of all relevant qualifications and be available to participate in a pre-employment testing procedure.

Only candidates who are permanent residents or citizens of Canada, residing in Canada, will be considered for this position.