Mechanical Engineer

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!

Job Description

General Description :

A Mechanical Engineer plays a crucial role in designing, optimizing, and overseeing production processes, mechanical components, machinery, and systems to ensure efficient and cost-effective manufacturing operations. They will continuously improve production methods, enhance product quality and equipment reliability, and minimize production costs and waste.

Essential Functions :

• Must have the ability & willingness to perform at the expected level of attendance at IKO Glass Fibers, Inc.; to work every day, on time, as scheduled.
• Promote and maintain IKO safety goals and ensure a safe work environment for all employees. Leads safety and housekeeping efforts and corrective actions within department, assigned projects, and areas with goal of zero incidents. Exemplifies safety in all actions and leads by example.
• Create detailed designs, BOMs, and engineering drawings for mechanical components, systems, and products.
• Analyze and evaluate designs for functionality, structural integrity, and safety.
• Create detailed product specifications, including material requirements and manufacturing processes.
• Use computer-aided design (CAD) software to develop 3D models and prototypes and perform form, fit, and function analysis during modeling.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production and electrical engineers, HSE, and project managers to ensure seamless integration of electrical and mechanical components with a focus on continuous improvement and reliability.
• Ensure that designs meet industry standards, regulations, and customer requirements.
• Innovate and develop solutions to engineering challenges and problems.
• Develop maintenance schedules and procedures for mechanical equipment and systems.
• Support mechanical maintenance by training, troubleshooting, and resolving equipment malfunctions and breakdowns.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance to extend equipment lifespan.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date engineering documentation and reports.
• Communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders effectively.
• Other duties as required.

Skills :

Beneficial Experience and Skills :

Training Requirements :

Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee daily to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PPE Requirements :

Education Requirements

Benefits of Employment : IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment : IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.