Are you a highly motivated, team player, who wants the opportunity to challenge yourself?

Innovative

Automation encourages anyone who answered yes to the above question to apply today!About Innovative:Located in Barrie, Ontario, Innovative Automation designs and delivers advanced custom automation solutions for global manufacturers, including Fortune 500 companies. At Innovative, we lead globally, industry-wide, and locally—with passion and pride. We foster a culture where collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement are part of everyday work, and where people are supported to grow both technically and professionally.At Innovative Automation, we:Invest in employee growth through training, development, and advancement opportunitiesEncourage a “work hard, play hard” environmentSupport community involvement and team connection through events and fundraisersValue safety, family, and well-being alongside performance and qualityWhat we offer:Employer Matched RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Program)Flex-time Policy (flexible start and end times)Extended Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Paramedical, EFAP BenefitsHealthcare Spending AccountEmployee EventsEducational Assistance ProgramsProfessional Dues ReimbursementCostco Membership ReimbursementSafety Boots and Safety Glasses AllowanceJob Opportunity:We are looking for

Intermediate

&

Senior Mechanical Designers. There are 2 existing vacancies. Our designers take customer ideas and specifications to generate industry leading solutions. Designers coordinate both the capital and investment tooling designs, with a focus on process feasibility,



safety, a machinability.

Innovative is looking to expand our design team, with individuals who tackle technical challenges head on and enjoy working within a team environment.What you’ll do:Collaborate with Sales team and Customer to understand project requirements and machine conceptsWork directly with vendors to verify component selectionsProvide design solutions for custom, non-standard equipment. Develop sales concepts into detailed 3D CAD models using creative problem solving and application of engineering theoryDelegate duties and coordinate the design process with Junior, and Contractor resources., which could include up to 10 resources during the design phases of large-scale projectsReview designs of project team, checking for scope intent, functionality, simplicity, and manufacturabilityMeet with Project Manager and team members to ensure project deliverables are tracking per schedule and scopeConduct design reviews to customer for approval,



prior to manufacturingIdentify Machine Safety items and provide design direction in accordance to relevant safety codes and principles.Ability to complete protected stop distance calculations for PSSD’s.Ability to create and facilitate Machine Safety Risk Assessments with the Project teamReview or prepare detailed manufacturing component and assembly drawings per IA standardsSupervise or complete the creation of IO lists and drawings, along with Cycle Time charts for downstream departmentsSupports Build team as required during the Assembly and Development of the equipmentUpdate designs and drawings upon development and project completionContribute ideas for Continuous Improvement projects that improve the departments operation and efficiencyMentor and support Junior level mechanical designersWhat you’ll need:Bachelor/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent specialized experience5+ years of designing Industrial Automation custom machinery with combined leadership experience5+ years of design experience with SolidWorksGood understanding of Assembly processes including but not limited to: Welding (Mig, Resistance, laser, etc.), Dispensing, Pressing, Fastening, Part feeding, Material handling, etc.Good understand of GD&T;, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, ASME Y14.5Working knowledge and application of relevant Safety CodesExperience conducting Machine Safety Risk AssessmentsStrong communication, presentation, organizational, and problem-solving skillsTeam player: Ability to collaborate with others in various departments or roles to overcome challenges and find solutionsFor more information, visit our website at

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📌 Senior Mechanical Designer, Industrial Automation (Winnipeg)
🏢 Innovative Automation
📍 Winnipeg