Job Description

At Honda of Canada Mfg. (HCM) we believe in The Power of Dreams. We look for bright, ambitious, innovative team players who enjoy challenges and share our vision for providing the highest quality product for our customers while ensuring safety for everyone and protecting the environment. HCM is one of Honda’s premier manufacturing facilities in the world. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, free access to an onsite fitness facility and access to an onsite workshop. We are located in Alliston, Ontario, a short 45 minute drive north of Toronto and 25 minutes south of Barrie, Ontario, employing 4,200 Associates.

You have seen our work on the road; you might have even seen it on the track, now it’s your turn to be a part of our team!

Salary: $80,532.00-$93,247.00 Plus Over-time and Bonuses

As a Mechanical Designer in TSO, you will creatively use your own ability to come up with concepts to solve complex problems, evaluate design specifications, and take the design project through to completion. This includes, but not limited to; adhering to Design Standards, reviewing specifications, scheduling, 3D modelling, sizing calculations for motors, actuators, bearings, etc., FEA, robot simulation, design reviews, detailed part drawings, assembly drawings, and pneumatic circuit drawings, as well as supporting parts ordering, assembly, modular build, and installation of equipment as required. If you have a knack for equipment design and a passion for automation, this opportunity is for you!

Responsibilities:

• Skilled with mechanical design calculations (motors, reducers, actuators, bearings, stress, lifecycle, etc.)
• Create accurate and clear detailed manufacturing drawings
• Create highly detailed part & assembly drawings for ease of manufacturing & Installation of equipment, and ensuring progress and design innovation & evolution are always top of mind
• Ordering of Purchased and Manufactured Parts
• Perform detailed robot simulations in Delmia or similar software.
• Perform cost & hours estimations for design projects
• Support assembly, installation, and commissioning of automated equipment, working with customers to ensure needs are met

Position Requirements:

• 3 to 5 Years of Automated equipment & machine design experience
• Strong Computer Skills in CAD (Catia, Delmia or similar parametric software) & Microsoft Applications
• Engineering degree, technologist diploma or equivalent experience
• Strong hands-on abilities with hand and power tools

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

• Machining Exposure from a design viewpoint (to make good drawings)
• Welding exposure to support a good understanding of strength of weldments and how to specify welding symbols
• Project management experience, including scheduling, estimating
• 3D printing experience (including abilities to design for 3D printing)
• Safety Standards understanding for equipment safeguarding and safety calculations
• Perform Detailed Useful FEA in Catia
• Understanding of PLC Logic
• Basic understanding of Vision Systems for Robotics
• Understanding of New Technologies (VR, AR, AI, IoT, etc.), and how they might be applied to improving equipment
• Production Environment Experience
• Able to do mechanical design & 3D modelling, in Catia V5

Additional Information:

Honda of Canada Mfg. (HCM) provides a competitive salary structure and starting wage based on previous, related experience. Additionally, HCM provides a Team Achievement Bonus paid two times per year; an industry leading Defined Contribution (DC) pension that includes company contributions and company matching; and a comprehensive benefit plan that provides choice and flexibility with the cost subsidized by company contributions. HCM also provides shift premiums of 5% for afternoon shift, and 10% for the overnight shift.

Associates are encouraged to take advantage of the Honda Purchase Programs for vehicles, parts, motorcycles and power equipment; full service cafeteria, or bring your own meals and use microwaves and refrigerators available; full access to our on-site recreation center, including basketball courts, fitness and yoga classes, baseball diamond, Olympic-sized hockey rink and 800 person in-house hockey league; exclusive Honda events: summer and holiday parties, community events, community volunteering with rewards, and much more. HCM associates are provided with uniforms and personal protective equipment, including safety shoes, glasses, hats, hearing protection, etc.

HCM is proud to provide extensive classroom and on-the-job training opportunities as well as provides tuition reimbursement program to help you build your capabilities and grow your career.

AODA

Honda is committed to providing accommodation in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, upon request. The accommodation provided will take into account the applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process or in order to successfully submit an application, please contact us to submit your accommodation request.

We thank all applicants in advance but advise that only those under consideration will be contacted.