Engineering Designer

Join voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak, North America’s premier designer and manufacturer of special trackwork. With a 160-year legacy, we lead the rail industry in delivering quality products and services—rails, turnouts, fastening systems, signaling technologies, and monitoring solutions—across Canada, the US, and Mexico. Our success is built on skilled, motivated individuals who embody our core values of Respect, Responsibility, Curiosity, Courage, Passion, and Diversity.

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 accurate manufacturing and customer drawings, Bills of Material, and related design components using MicroStation, SolidWorks, NX (CAD/CAM), and SAP (ERP), adhering to company design standards, industry specifications, and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Safety: Abide by all customer and Nortrak safety policies and procedures. Ensure design specifications meet safety standards.
• Quality:
  • Produce practical designs, Bills of Material (BOMs), Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and other design components for tooling and Nortrak products.
  • Work with high accuracy, applying knowledge of manufacturing, service requirements, customer standards, and industry best practices.
  • Stay current with company manufacturing processes, product knowledge, and industry standards.
  • Be aware of design standards and assigned customer specifications.
  • Collaborate with Manufacturing to address design and manufacturability issues.
  • Assist in creating Customer Requests for Information (RFIs) to clarify project details.
  • Assist in creating customer submittals for projects.
  • Update and revise drawings and BOMs as needed.
  • Self-check work for accuracy before submission for official review.
• On-Time Delivery:
  • Maximize time utilization to complete projects accurately and meet department and company deadlines.
  • Create project pre-orders and track long lead-time items to meet delivery dates.
  • Understand and meet assigned task due dates.
  • Contribute to project milestones.
  • Work within well-established practices and clearly defined scope.
• Cost:
  • Work as a team member to produce designs efficiently, on budget, and with high manufacturability.
  • Understand and manage budgeted hours for assigned tasks.
• People:
  • Share information and encourage collaboration among team members.
  • Develop strong 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

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in an appropriate Engineering discipline.
• 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 Nortrak’s manufactured products.
• Familiarity with Finite Element Analysis (NX Simcenter) preferred.
• Detailed knowledge of CAD software, preferably NX and MicroStation.
• SAP knowledge is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work as a project team member and prioritize multiple tasks efficiently.

Skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Familiarity with Siemens Teamcenter 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.
• Ability to 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

• Supportive, family-oriented Nortrak 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.