Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Product Development: Lead the end-to-end process of developing new shredder products, from ideation to commercialization.
• Conceptualization and Design: Create innovative design concepts, considering efficiency, durability, cost-competitiveness and safety standards for shredding applications.
• Prototyping and Testing: Develop and oversee the fabrication of prototypes, conduct rigorous testing, and iterate designs based on performance feedback.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including the Product Manager, Marketing, Manufacturing, and Sales, to ensure alignment of product development with market needs and company objectives.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that all developed products comply with industry regulations, safety standards, and environmental requirements.
• Cost Management: Work closely with the finance and manufacturing teams to optimize product cost while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Market Research: Stay abreast of industry trends, customer needs, and competitive products to identify opportunities for product improvement and innovation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: 

• Bachelor’s level degree in a related technical field and/ or Engineering. Advanced technical degree an advantage.

Experience: 

• 5 to 7 years of experience in engineering in a custom-engineered, heavy industrial equipment environment.
• Experience working with end-to-end material conveyance systems an asset.
• Proven track record of successfully bringing new products to market.

Specific skills and knowledge requirement:

• Mechanical Design: Proficient in CAD software (SolidWorks 3D preferred) with a strong background in mechanical design and engineering principles. Experienced in FEA required. Experienced in heavy industrial equipment, conveyance systems, hydraulics and electrical design.
• Materials Science: Knowledge of materials used in industrial machinery and the ability to select appropriate materials for optimal performance and durability.
• Prototyping and Testing: Experience in designing, building, and testing prototypes to validate and improve product concepts
• Project Management: Strong project management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage timelines, and deliver projects on schedule.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with industry standards, regulations, and certifications related to industrial shredder equipment.
• Innovative Thinking: Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to think innovatively to develop unique and market-leading solutions.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with team members and stakeholders. Proficient in MS Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

What We Offer:

A Comprehensive Benefits Package that includes:

• Medical/Dental/Vision – with HSA (company provides yearly funding)
• Individual or Family Plans are available at affordable bi-weekly rates.
• Company paid long & short-term disability.
• 401K with competitive company match
• PTO
• Company Paid Life Insurance

CM Shredders is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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