We are recruiting an experienced Senior Materials Engineer to join our team to support our client in the automotive industry.
NOTE:
- 24/7 operation where occasionally coverage on the afternoon, midnight, weekends/OT may be required
- Valid driver's license is required as well as a clean driving record
- Must be willing and able to travel to the USA, without restrictions, effective on the start date
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Operation of two brake-end dynos and one full size chassis dyno including associated test setup and reporting
- Supervision of unionized personnel and duties associated with such supervision (safety, environmental, conflict resolution, etc.)
- Taking and analyzing data using the Laser Vibrometer and Caliper Test Stand.
- Departmental activities may be required depending on scheduling, for example vacation coverage in the Electromechanical Systems Test Lab
- Coordination and shipping of specimens and samples to various product engineers and suppliers
- Working with external suppliers to lead the dissections of various components, track budgets and help generate purchase orders
- Work with management in interviewing, hiring and training co-op students
- Excellent communication and leadership skills are required to coordinate and instruct bargaining unit mechanics.
REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Automotive/Material Engineering is required from an accredited university
- 2-3+ years of engineering experience within the automotive/testing industry, testing experience preferred
- Experience working in a unionized environment
- Knowledge of vehicle suspension and braking systems
- Team Center and NX knowledge would be an asset
- Knowledge of Link ProLink software suite an asset
- Previous experience using a coordinate measuring machine (CMM) an asset
- Competent with the Microsoft Office Suite of products including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, VBA
- Strong time management, leadership, planning and follow up skills
- Excellent written and oral skills
- Across functional experience in working collaboratively with the mechanic supervisor, union, management, maintenance and facilities team
- Test lab experience with data analysis
OTHER PERKS & BENEFITS:
- Paid Benefits after 90 days (individual and family) – extended medical, out-of-country coverage, dental etc.
- Pension eligibility, with employer match, after 1 full year of work (open enrollment every October)
MEDA offers an excellent referral bonus. Great candidates know great candidates.
MEDA Limited is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of any of the protected reasons as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code. We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities, as described in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and granted to those that request assistance during our hiring process.
