Job Summary

The Junior Product Designer supports the design and development of new products and assists with the modification and customization of existing products to meet specific customer requirements. This role provides technical support across departments and contributes to manufacturing documentation, including drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and order requirements, in alignment with the Hörmann Oro-Medonte Inc order process. The Junior Product Designer plays an active role in continuous improvement initiatives while developing technical and professional skills in a collaborative engineering environment. Note - This role is a 1 year contract.

Duties & Responsibilities

This job will most likely fall under NOC 22211.

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Support strategic planning and continuous improvement initiatives at Hörmann Barrie

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Assist in ensuring all orders are processed according to established order process flowcharts

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Participate in the selection, development, and engineering of new products

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Assist in customizing existing products to meet customer application requirements

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Develop, update, and reconfigure product drawings, specifications, and BOMs

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Support BOM costing and documentation, including the use of VBA tools where applicable

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Assist in defining product design parameters through testing, calculations, and analysis

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Support the maintenance of DFMEA and PFMEA documentation

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Assist with linear FEA analysis and review reports to support design decisions

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Collaborate with sales and customers to help resolve technical product needs

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Provide mechanical and electrical technical support to internal teams, customers, and installation technicians, including travel when required

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Assist in generating manufacturing and order documentation for door and parts orders

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Perform other duties as assigned to support business and department needs

Health & Safety Responsibilities

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Comply with the Occupational Health & Safety Act,



including worker duties under Section 28

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Follow all company health and safety rules, regulations, and procedures

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Adhere to established safety, quality, environmental, and housekeeping standards

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Report hazards, near misses, incidents, defects, or compliance issues promptly

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Participate in investigations and provide input on corrective actions

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Uphold workplace violence and harassment prevention policies (Bill 168)

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Attend required Environmental Health and Safety training

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Understand and exercise the right to refuse unsafe work

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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Ability to work independently with guidance and achieve results within established procedures

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Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn project and task management tools

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Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail

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Basic understanding of validation and product testing methods

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Proficiency in Microsoft Office; working knowledge of AutoCAD and SolidWorks

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Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings

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Understanding of machining methods and manufacturing processes

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Basic exposure to FEA concepts and report interpretation

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Willingness to travel and work overtime as required

Experience Requirements

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Post-secondary education in a related technical, engineering, or design field required

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Engineering designation or progress toward designation considered an asset

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Minimum of 2 years of related work or co-op experience preferred

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Experience in a manufacturing environment and exposure to ERP systems is an asset

Why You’ll Love Working Here

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Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives.

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Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.

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Generous vacation and paid time off.

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Company-supported retirement savings plan.

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Career development and continuous learning opportunities.

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A team-oriented culture where innovation and new ideas are encouraged and va

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