Mechanical Engineer (Contract)

MistyWest is looking for Mechanical Engineering contractor to join the new project team for next 4-6 weeks!

Mechanical Engineer is an expert who delivers ingenious mechanical design solutions to impress our clients while meeting project requirements and technical specifications.

They have the ability to conceptualize, develop, design and test mechanical parts and systems. They will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of project managers, engineers, and designers to complete both product development and research tasks in a variety of industries and market segments.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical engineering
• P.Eng. Designation in good standing with EGBC
• At least 4 years of previous work experience in mechanical product development
• Very proficient in 3D modeling (Solidworks preferred)
• Experience with certifications and compliance testing
• Experience working with CMs (ideally locally and overseas)
• DFM (low to high volume) experience with machining, joining, vacuum forming, plastic and metal extrusion, casting, molding (plastic injection in particular), and metal forming
• Familiarity with finite element analysis/ simulation
• Hands-on experience assembling prototypes and troubleshooting integrated systems
• Ability to work independently with little supervision in addition to working effectively in a team environment
• Awesomeness
• Multidisciplinary engineering experience is a definite asset for this position
• Proficient in vendor communication & management (locally and overseas)
• Experience working in a client-facing role or at an engineering consultancy
• Experience with certifications and compliance testing
• Design for Manufacturing (low to medium to high volume) experience, with various materials - techniques such as machining, 3D printing, injection moulding, vacuum forming, laser or water-jet cutting, casting, joining, extrusion, and metal forming
• Design for Assembly (low to medium to high volume) experience - consideration of sequential assembly steps for how integrated devices are built
• Solid background in Physics

• Highly flexible: negotiate your own rates, hours and work location.
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