Mechanical Product Designer
Norwood Sawmills, Canada
Job Description
Norwood Sawmills, a global leader in mobile sawmill technology, is seeking an experienced Mechanical Product Designer to join their team. The role of the Mechanical Product Designer will be to develop, design, improve, assemble, test, optimize and commercialize the Norwood and Frontier brands. This position will collaborate within the Product Development team to improve product designs and maximize the success of the Norwood and Frontier brands. If you are a detail-oriented individual with exceptional organizational and mechanical skills and are looking to work for a dynamic and innovative company, then apply now.
Get to Know Norwood
Find a career you love in a dynamic, fulfilling, and supportive environment that offers incredible opportunities for personal and career growth.
Norwood Industries Inc. is an outdoor equipment lifestyle brand company and leading designer and manufacturer of portable sawmills sold throughout North America and in over 100 countries worldwide. Our mission is to empower resourceful people everywhere to build their best futures through wood and their natural environment.
We have been growing exponentially for many years. As we do, we are welcoming talented, passionate and driven team members who are excited to be part of this remarkable journey. We are at an incredible time in our evolution, and this is just the beginning just like our customers are creating theirs when they use a Norwood or Frontier sawmill to bring their dreams to life. Make your mark with Norwood Sawmills. For more information, visit https://www.norwoodsawmills.com.
- Design or redesign products that
o effectively respond to, and exceed, customers’ functional and reliability needs,
o possess a high degree of visual design appeal,
o meet European CE-certification requirements,
o minimize fabrication costs, and
o simplify packaging and minimize shipping volume.
- Understand the needs and requirements for new or redesigned products.
- Plan and develop models using CAD software SolidWorks.
- Collect and analyze testing and costing data to identify opportunities to improve design or fabrication costs.
- Coordinate and contribute to certification and recertification initiatives to ensure equipment compliance with regional requirements.
- Modify models to improve designs or reduce fabrication costs.
- Review, organize, and upload documents to the Product Data Management system for team and internal stakeholders to view.
- Prepare production drawings and send drawings to suppliers.
- Maintain and update incoming bill of materials to ensure correct project timelines and product price breakdowns.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- 3+ years of related experience, an asset.
- Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks Visualize and Composer).
- Strong understanding of engineering principles, materials, and manufacturing processes.
- Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance in the relevant industry.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently, or part of a team.
- Effective communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Detailed orientated with strong organizational skills.
- Knowledge of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic functionalities, an asset.
Benefits
What's in it for YOU!
- Competitive compensation package Certified Living Wage Employer (Champion)
- 3 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) for full-time team members
- Norwood RRSP program
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan including a commitment to mental wellness and a flexible Health Care Spending Account
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Employee Excellence Program recognition amp; rewards
- Employee merchandise store
- Employee referral program
- Social committee events
- Perkopolis membership
We thank you for your interest in our position! If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. If you are passionate, collaborative, and resourceful, you may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Only those applicants who are selected for interviews will be contacted.
At Norwood we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace which empowers resourceful people to build their best future. No matter who you are, where you are from, who you love, your faith, ability, ethnicity, or the gender you identify with (