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

• Carries out all job responsibilities in a safe manner. Develop equipment and processes that meet safety codes, policies and guidelines. Provides for the safety and well-being of operators, maintenance and other personnel.
• As a member of the Project Team, design and implement a new construction project, from definition to start-up through configuration and commissioning work, ensuring that technical and quality targets are met.
• Oversee all mechanical phases of the project, including application, design, Installation, Staging and Testing, commissioning and optimization of manufacturing and ensuring equipment and processes to meet unit objectives.
• Seeks, recognizes, defines, and solves problems to achieve unique objectives. Identifies complex technical issues to determine root cause.
• Strong troubleshooting/training abilities and experience with process improvement.
• Build relationships with internal and external customers and maintaining a high standard of customer satisfaction.
• This position requires someone who can show a high level of initiative, who can prioritize and multitask well, and who can build relationships with customers, co-workers, and international partners.
• Travel will typically be domestic in nature but may occasionally involve international destinations. The Mechanical Engineer will work directly with other Lead Engineers and Project Managers, gaining valuable experience and developing Engineering and Project Management skills over time.
• Ability to interface with Project Management and Engineering team to ensure that designs are in-line with overall project objectives.
• Create a foundation of commonly utilized and proven designs/programs that can be standardized / reutilized.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering preferred
• 4+ years of work experience in a related field
• Track record of successfully managing multiple projects and consistently meeting deadlines.
• Knowledge/Experience with equipment used in the production of non-woven fiberglass based materials or paper industry.  Experience with Voith equipment a plus
• Proficient in computer-aided design and drafting software
• A demonstrated ability to perform in multi-functional teams to achieve project results within required time frames.3
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to determine customer needs to develop project specifications and scope
• Ability to interpret and implement specifications 
• Familiarity with machine startups.

Experience working with external technical service providers

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.