Senior Mechanical Engineer - Project Manager

BETTER MOBILITY FOR LIFE

Savaria is a global leader in accessibility and patient care products, designing and building wheelchair lifts, stairlifts, elevators for home and commercial applications, medical beds, therapeutic surfaces, ceiling track lifts and patient slings. Our vision is to empower people with mobility for life. We achieve this by providing products that improve mobility and access in daily life, and through our drive to build quality and attention to our customers’ needs. Savaria employs 2,450 valued associates globally, operating under several brands, and has 11+ manufacturing facilities to reach markets in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia.

Span Medical Products Canada services nursing homes for the North American market and has been a supplier of medical devices for 104 years. Our facility of 100 associates is in the heart of Ontario's wine producing region at Beamsville. SMPC produces beds using metal fabrication, welding, robotic welding, paint and assembly processes in our 50,000 square foot facility. We are transitioning into lean manufacturing methods while developing our products on-site. We have a great team through all facets of the business and have a growth strategy that supports development of our people.

For candidates considering relocation, Beamsville offers an excellent balance of affordability, quality of life, and community living making it a welcoming location for those looking to settle into a peaceful, cost-friendly region while being part of a growing team.

Position Summary

As a Project Manager, participating in product design and integration, product validation, verification and test. You’ll research, develop, design, integrate, and test mechanical and electrical components, subsystems, and systems. You’ll coordinate engineering related disciplines in resolving system-level issues, understand system-to-system interfaces, and serve as a proactive troubleshooter.

Responsibilities

Provide efficient solutions to the development of products, ranging from small component designs to bed frame systems. This position involves managing the entire cycle of a product from inception, through engineering design and manufacture, engineering change orders, to service and disposal of manufactured products.

• Conceptualize and design long term care bed systems and bed accessories.
• Collect and analyze data from product testing to design mechanical components, welded assemblies, and integrate with linear actuation system.
• Source OEM hardware components or design custom parts.
• Evaluate solutions by analyzing the performance and feasibility of various concepts using theory, simulations, CAD models and engineering prototypes.
• Develop and review product designs for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer requirements, safety standards, regulations, and industry guidelines.
• Generate project documentation in accordance with internal procedures to ensure project information is properly organized and archived.
• Initiate and execute engineering documentation changes, specifications, and drawing releases.
• Utilize SolidWorks 3D modeling software to create solid models and drawings of parts and assemblies.
• Communicate project status accurately and concisely to stakeholders.
• Interact with the manufacturing associates to expedite the product development process, ensure manufacturability, and support the transition of new products to manufacturing.
• This position is in a professional office, manufacturing, and R&D lab environments.
• It requires assistance in building and assembly of engineering prototypes, set-up of testing equipment, and performing R&D product tests.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Non-essential Job Functions

• Support production/quality to determine root cause and collaborate on solutions for manufacturing issues affecting the design and manufacturability of products.
• Participate in design reviews and provide project support for other engineering initiatives as needed.
• Work with Purchasing and Manufacturing to implement cost reduction solutions.
• Consider and communicate concepts for product and process improvements.
• Stay current with industry trends, materials, tools, processes and new technologies as they apply to the long-term care industry.
  
  

Mindset, Skills & Education

• Energetic, eager, tenacious!
• College or university degree in mechanical engineering.
• Eligibility to register / membership with the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO).
• Knowledge of common fabrication processes and methods for metal fabrication, welding, mechanical assemblies, plastics, and materials is required.
• Strong problem-solving skills and creative approach for generating new ideas.
• A sound knowledge of SolidWorks software.
• An excellent grasp of engineering and design principles.
• Good communication skills.
  
  

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious, career-oriented individual desirous of being part of a large, evolving, and successful global organization with the ability to impact future success. This role is a chance to shape your career and the future of Savaria! Join us!