Posted 3 months ago
Mechanical Engineer
@ Default Brand
Collingwood, Ontario
Overview
Default Brand is hiring a Mechanical Engineer to design specialized windshield fabrication equipment and manage capital projects from proposal through implementation. The role includes plant layout, safety initiatives, commissioning of new equipment, and occasional travel about twice a year. Full-time employment.
Responsibilities:
- Design specialized windshield fabrication equipment
- Manage capital projects from proposal to implementation
- Create plant layout drawings to improve efficiency and safety
- Maintain mechanical and site drawings in AutoCAD and SOLIDWORKS
- Support commissioning of new plant equipment
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering with 7+ years related experience
- Strong computer skills in MS Office and CAD
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated, able to multitask under pressure
- Automotive manufacturing experience an asset
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · ultipro
- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-13
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-28
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 7+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: minimal · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | mechanical engineering |
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Default Brand
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 126 |
Essential Functions:
- Design specialized equipment for windshield fabrication
- Manage capital projects and oversee the projects from the proposal stage all the way to full implementation
- Create plant layout drawings that will maximize efficiency and improve safety of plant work areas
- Confer with vendors, staff, and management personnel regarding purchases, procedures, product specifications, manufacturing capabilities, and project status.
- Demonstrate effective organizational skills and handling multiple tasks independently with limited supervision.
- Support for all plant safety initiatives.
- Instigate studies and actions to resolve technical problems, reduce waste and improve team performance.
- Assist with mechanical improvements through TPM, P.M., and Capital Expenditure Projects.
- Maintain/update mechanical and site drawings using AutoCAD and SOLIDWORKS
- Assist in the commissioning of new plant equipment and to ensure that the introduction into the facility is handled efficiently and with minimal disruption to production
- Some travel may be required; approximately twice per year may be required.
- Adherence to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles
- Other duties as assigned by manager
Top 3 Competencies Needed for Success in the Role:
- Decision Making: Demonstrates decisiveness and sound judgment in complex and ambiguous situations.
- Passion For Excellence: Challenges existing conditions by setting and achieving challenging goals and demonstrates strong commitment and accountability for results.
- Innovation & Change: Drives organization to think and act in an agile manner to reduce complexity and increase efficiency.
Qualifications Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with 7 or more years related experience.
- Experience in automotive manufacturing an asset.
- Strong computer skills (All MS Office programs, CAD).
- Excellent communication and human relation skills. Also well-developed interpersonal skills, verbal and written
- Self-Motivated Individual capable of multi-tasking and working well under pressure.
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