Mechanical Engineer

“TWG” is the group name we use to refer to the industry’s foremost producers of quality winches, hoists, gear drives and electronic monitoring systems for global industrial applications. The seven brands comprising TWG include Tulsa Winch, Rufnek, Greer, dp Winch, Gear Products, Pullmaster and LANTEC. Operating from the Jenks, Oklahoma facility are the Tulsa Winch, Rufnek, Greer, dp Winch and Gear Products brands with Pullmaster and LANTEC brands operating from Surrey, British Columbia, Canada.

By drawing upon the talent of our dedicated employees and the strengths of these brands, TWG has become known around the world for providing innovative products and solutions designed and manufactured to high quality standards and delivered to our customers on time. The products and solutions produced by TWG find their way into diverse applications including onshore oil and gas, the utility industry, commercial and governmental towing and recovery, construction and offshore cranes, marine applications including fishing and cargo handling, forestry and mining applications and a myriad of other construction applications.

This position is responsible for the design, development and implementation of new products and improvements to existing products for TWG, with a dual focus on traditional hydraulic winch systems and emerging electric winch technologies. The role requires expertise in both mechanical engineering and mechatronic systems to deliver complete winch solutions including electric motors, controls, and automation systems.

• Plans, designs and implements mechanical, electromechanical, hydraulic, and mechatronic systems and products.
• Designs products and systems such as winches, winch systems, winch accessories, truck mounted equipment, hydraulic systems, electric winch systems, and integrated control solutions.
• Creates and modifies 3-D CAD models, drawings and Bills of Material for mechanical and mechatronic systems.
• Reviews product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, industry standards, customer requirements, and electrical safety codes.
• Computes magnitude, direct and point of application of tension, compression and bending forces and develops geometric shapes of machine parts to accommodate operating loads.
• Compiles and/or analyzes test data to determine effect of design on machine in relation to such factors as temperature, pressure, volumes, speed, tension, horsepower, electrical loads, and control system performance.
• Provides direction to test engineering to validate new designs including mechanical, electrical, and control system components.
• Assists in reviews/approvals of drawings, models, standard compliance as assigned for both mechanical and electrical systems.
• Works with manufacturing, production, and quality control to ensure that parts and/or products meet engineering and customer requirements for both mechanical and electrical components.

This position is also responsible for, with authority to follow ISO procedures, initiate action to prevent problems, document quality problems, contribute to problem solutions, verify implementation of solutions, control further processing when a problem is identified, protect the environment, including preventing pollution, analyzing or identifying areas for correction or improvement.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Professional Engineering Certification (P. Eng Canada) preferred, with 4-8 years of successful experience in mechanical engineering, with demonstrated experience in mechatronic systems.
• Advanced experience with: Mechanical systems and elements, Design analysis of systems and components, 3-D CAD systems and drawings procedures, Integrating electronics and software with mechanical elements, Design of experiments, Hydraulics system design, Intermediate project management experience.
• Experience with the design of castings, sheet metal, weldments, machined parts, machine elements, and machine assemblies.
• Experience integrating electronics, sensors and software with mechanical elements preferred.
• Must be able to travel as required and/or directed.

Preferred:

• Working knowledge of mobile equipment, cranes, winches, hoists, and geared machinery.
• Electrical system development with motors, VFDs, and control systems.
• Experience with electric winch systems, battery-powered equipment, and renewable energy integration.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (CAN bus, Modbus, Ethernet/IP).
• Experience with PLC programming (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Plus One etc.) and HMI development.
• Familiar with thermodynamics and electro-mechanical power transmission.
• Familiarity with all phases of new product development from initial concepting, validation, production, and ongoing maintenance.

Top Leadership Competencies:

• Builds and Manages Collaborative Relationships: Establishes and nurtures numerous relationships within Dover.
• Customer Impact: Creates value for customers addressing known and unknown needs.
• Results Driven: Produces results that exceed Dover’s strategic objectives via a combination of planning and implementation.

Physical Requirements and Work Conditions:

• Must be able to perform physical activities: standing, walking, sitting, kneeling, bending, lifting, carrying, balancing, stooping, reaching, handling, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing.
• Must be able to move around obstructions and may require lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to work in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing shop and climate-controlled office environment.

The list of tasks and responsibilities is not exhaustive and TWG reserves the right to make changes to the job description as required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Pay Range: $80,000 - 100,000 CAD / annually

Bonus Eligible: This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.

Benefits: Benefits for this position include: Retirement savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account; company paid short-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; paid time off, including statutory leaves and holidays per calendar year; business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program.