Automotive Mechanical Product Development Engineer

BD Diesel Performance is hiring!

BD Diesel Performance is a progressive company known for creating innovative products for diesel-powered pickup trucks.

Our skilled team designs, manufactures, and distributes parts throughout North America. Located in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada, BD's state-of-the-art facilities cover 95,000 square feet, and employs a team of over 150 highly-skilled individuals.

At BD Diesel Performance we're constantly striving not to be simply the best, but to be better. That road never ends, and engenders a culture that isn't satisfied with status quo, but of constant improvement. It means supporting employees with competitive wages, health benefits, and the tools they need. It means colleagues respecting, and supporting one another. It means better processes and better communication. Ultimately it means a better work environment, and product.

Our project list is always evolving to keep up with the newest vehicles and technologies and we test everything we design and build, so if you have a true passion for the industry, read on to see why BD Diesel is a great place to work!

We are looking for an Automotive Mechanical Product Development Engineer, but we will also consider candidates with a background or experience in Mechatronics or Electronics. This role is based in our Abbotsford location and this role is a fully onsite role. 

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*We offer RRSP matching as well as an annual incentive bonus plan for all our Full-Time Permanent employees.

This position reports to the Product Development Director who heads the Research & Development Department and works 7:30AM to 5:00PM, Monday to Friday (with every 2nd weekend as a 3-day weekend).

Requirements

As an Automotive Mechanical Product Development Engineer, your role includes:
 

• Apply accepted engineering principals to develop designs according to specifications and within project constraints;
• Produce high quality engineering documentation in the form of drawings, reports and SOPs;
• Research and evaluate specifications, vendor products, and outside services to establish designs and ensure that meet all requirements;
• Perform project management duties such as liaising with the sales group to assist in defining the project scope, cost and schedule estimates, and quality requirements;
• Log costs and monitor project performance against set budgets;
• Provide engineering support to internal staff and support the production departments with technical challenges;
• Use advanced tools to reverse engineer and design functional assemblies and components;
• Design functional parts and assemblies in Solidworks, analyze FMEA in Simulation and report in Microsoft Office applications;
• Perform a portion of quality control/assurance on incoming products and finish goods;
• Spearhead medium sized projects from multiple disciplines and different departments;
• Install and test fit prototype or production pieces to ensure compatibility with goals and standards;
• Ensure that designs are technically and commercially viable and can be reliably manufactured within cost targets;
• Actively creates clear and concise SOPs and instruction manuals to establish standard training and mentoring practices; &
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What We Look For
 

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics engineering (or equivalent qualification);
• A strong knowledge of diesel and gasoline engine powertrain systems;
• Along with your 5 years' experience and diverse knowledge of engineering principles, you will have a strong competency in;
• Solidworks modelling and drawing creation;
• Strong hands-on mechanical aptitude, preferably in an automotive background;
• Advanced problem-solving skills including groups
• Microsoft Word and Excel
• Good English communication skills both spoken and written

What Puts You Ahead
 

• Solidworks simulation
• GeoMagic DesignX
• Experience with ERP systems
• Automotive repair background
• To be successful in the position, you will be able to work independently, and you must have excellent communication skills, both in written and verbal situations.
• A professional engineering designation (e.g., P.Eng.) would also be considered an asset.

Benefits
 

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

What's In It For You
 

• Competitive wages
• Every 2nd weekend is a 3-day weekend
• 100% Employer Paid Medical, dental, and vision
• Regular pay increases
• Paid Sick Benefits
• Company sponsored events
• RRSP Matching Program

BD Diesel is a great place to work! Many of our employees have been with the company for the majority of their careers! If you have the skills and experience to do the job, and are looking to join a friendly, supportive team environment, then apply now!