Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

• This Position is responsible for conducting application and design engineering on new and existing products in support of the manufacture and assembly of company products, specifically seals.
• Applies detailed knowledge of applications and product engineering methods in performing drafting and analysis.
• Establishes specifications for finished product designs as dictated by customer(s) or market requirements.
• Provides technical assistance to Manufacturing, Sales, Quality Assurance and Purchasing.
• Investigates and/or creates new product opportunities.
• Develops original designs or specialized adaptations.
• Responds to customer inquiries directly or in conjunction with the Sales group.
• Candidate must be innovative

Duties and Responsibilities: (including but not limited to):

• Studies and evaluates new application and product ideas for their potentiality and practicality;
• Utilizing Autodesk Inventor, CAD 2D and 3D, performs all engineering tasks related to parts;
• Works closely with Manufacturing, Quality Assurance and Sales Department personnel in preparation and finalization of product and process designs, in establishment of uniform specifications for materials and/or equipment;
• Makes modifications and design changes in existing product lines;
• Interfaces with, and provides application assistance to customers, distributors and field sales personnel by telephone and in person via travel when required;
• Maintains engineering files;
• Analyzes and reports on returned products for signs of possible misapplication or manufacturing defects;
• Critically reviews customer drawings and specifications as they relate to the application for both new and repeat orders;
• Assists and/or provides back-up in the costing process as required.

Minimum Education/Experience Required:

• Applications/Product Development engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, specifically seals for rotary and reciprocating applications.
• Mechanical Engineering Degree preferred but exceptions are made for candidates with significant industry experience and training.  
• Must have a high degree of computer literacy; CAD 2D and 3D; competent with measuring devices including calipers, micrometers, non-contact measuring equipment etc.
• Must be analytical, pragmatic and able to manage multiple projects. 
• Must be able to interact with all levels of the organization and with customers and to communicate effectively either verbally or in writing.
• Attention to detail required for work to be performed
• Previous work experience with plastics, hydraulics or seals an asset
• We are looking to fill this position immediately.

Hallite Seals (Canada) Ltd. is an ISO 9001 accredited provider of hydraulic seals and sealing solutions to the global fluid power industry. Globally, we operate in five continents of the world, and work with a number of major international brands - renowned for their commitment to engineering excellence.

For over 100 years Hallite Seals International has been at the cutting edge of fluid power technology, manufacturing a wide range of rod / gland, piston, and static seals, as well as support and bearing components, for technically challenging applications, from a wide range of materials which include Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), Polyurethane (AU), nitrile rubbers (NBR) and Fluoro-elastomers (FKM).