Designer - Engineering

Join our team at voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak, North America's premier designer and manufacturer of special trackwork. With a legacy spanning 160 years, we lead the industry in shaping the future of rail solutions. As part of the voestalpine Railway Systems global network, we deliver quality products and services, including rails, turnouts, fastening systems, signaling technologies, and monitoring solutions. Operating across Canada, the US, and Mexico, we prioritize the well-being of our people, global mobility, and sustainability and innovation.

About the role

Reporting directly to the Engineering Project Lead, the Designer Engineering performs design work under the supervision of a Sr. Designer, Design Lead, and/or Project Lead. You will produce manufacturing and customer drawings with accuracy, along with Bills of Material related to the company's products, adhering to the latest company design standards, industry specifications, and customer requirements using designated CAD/CAM software (MicroStation, SolidWorks, and NX) and SAP (ERP).

Responsibilities

• Safety
  • Abide by all customer and Nortrak safety policies and procedures while on customer and Nortrak sites.
  • Ensure design specifications of drawings meet customer and Nortrak safety standards.
• Quality
  • Produce practical designs and other design components (BOMs, ITPs, etc.) for tooling and Nortrak products.
  • Work with a high degree of accuracy, applying knowledge of application, manufacture, and service requirements, customer and Nortrak standards, and industry best practices.
  • Stay current with company manufacturing processes and product/industry knowledge.
  • Develop knowledge of Nortrak products, customer and Nortrak standards, and industry best practices.
  • Be aware of design standards and assigned customers.
  • Work closely with Manufacturing to address design and manufacturability issues.
  • Assist in creating Customer Requests for Information (RFI) to clarify project details, including relevant information, customer specifications, and required details.
  • Assist in creating customer submittals for projects.
  • Update and revise drawings and BOMs as needed or directed.
  • Perform self-checks for accuracy before submitting designs for official review.
• On-time Delivery
  • Maximize time utilization to complete projects accurately and meet department and company deadlines.
  • Create project pre-orders and identify long lead-time items to meet project delivery dates, updating as needed throughout the project.
  • Understand and meet assigned task due dates.
  • Contribute to project milestones.
  • Work within well-established practices and clearly defined scope of work.
• Cost
  • Work as a member of a design team, cooperating with Nortrak Management to produce designs efficiently, on budget, and with a high degree of manufacturability.
  • Understand and manage budgeted hours per assigned task.
• People
  • Share information and encourage collaboration among team members.
  • Develop close working relationships with internal and external customers and suppliers.
  • Assist production with technical questions, support, guidance, and problem-solving.
  • Work closely with senior staff on projects of minimal complexity under close supervision.
• Environmental
  • Adhere to Nortrak's Environmental Procedures, Practices, and Policies.

Requirements

• Education: Post-secondary diploma or degree in an appropriate Engineering discipline.
• Field of Experience: Three to five years of experience in the engineering field. Experience in a manufacturing environment is an asset.
• Knowledge of materials and casting processes related to the company's manufactured products.
• Knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (NX Simcenter) preferred.
• Detailed knowledge of CAD, preferably NX and MicroStation.
• SAP knowledge is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work as a project team member.
• Ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks efficiently.

Skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Familiarity with Siemens Teamcenter and SAP is an asset.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; occasional standing and walking during scheduled shifts.
• Must remain stationary for extended periods and move throughout the building to access files.
• Must work effectively in a noisy environment.
• Ability to lift and move equipment or objects up to 20-25 pounds occasionally.
• Visual requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Frequent use of hands and arms for dialing phones and using a computer mouse.

Benefits

• A supportive, family-oriented Nortrak Blue culture with a strong focus on Health and Safety.
• Career development opportunities and competitive pay progression.
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• Retirement plan with matching contributions.
• Tuition Assistance Program.
• Wellness Program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Recognition Programs.