Advanced Product Developer, Mechanical (01.25.24)

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At Christie®, we create award-winning light technology solutions and services that help our partners and customers deliver unforgettable shared experiences. We’re a global group of passionate people at a company committed to leading-edge innovation, creating high-quality illumination products and solutions, and inspiring our customers and one another. We like to say we’re a global company with local roots. We work collaboratively to support our partners in every market and region we serve around the world.

About the opportunity:

We are looking for a passionate, agile Advanced Product Developer, Mechanical with versatile skill set. This role encompasses all facets of product development; from CAD design and detailing to performance simulation, and advanced testing and verification. Success in this role requires one to navigate cross-functional aspects of product development through specification development, system integration and commercialization. You have these opportunities to develop and deliver high quality products in mechanical design. 

Responsibilities: 

• Work collaboratively with cross functional teams to develop high quality mechanical designs for professional projection systems. 
• Work in multidisciplinary teams to ensure all stakeholders are aligned on all aspects of the mechanical build and production.
• Create, maintain, and verify drawings using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) technology, ensuring quality of content and conformance with standards and regulations.
• Produce detailed designs, including performing calculations, material specifications, and design briefs.
• Leading and mentoring team members

 Location: hybrid position based in Kitchener, ON

What we’re offering

A competitive salary, vacation, health & dental benefits, and employer-matched pension plan. You’ll have opportunities to learn, grow, and collaborate with professionals on a global reach. Whether you’re working with the leading minds in the industry on high-profile projects, with internal teams to support continuous improvement, or with our customers to inspire and delight—your contributions will make a difference.

The experience and skills we value: 

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology
• 7+ years’ experience in the design of mechanical and preferably optical devices 
• Proficient in the use of 3DParametic Solid Modeling, CAD Packages, (Preferably SolidWorks), and the development of detailed engineering drawings using Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing techniques.
• An exceptional team player with experience leading mechanical developers as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Aptitude for hands on building and testing of parts and assemblies
• Expert at designing for mid-volume manufacturing and cost optimization
• Preferable experience working with offshore contract manufacturers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

 What will put you ahead: 

• Using DFMA, DFMEA, PFMEA, and Poka-Yoke design tools
• Mechanical simulation (FEA) tools
• Knowledge of machining, manufacturing, and rapid prototyping techniques
• Structural, Opto-mechanical, electro-mechanical, and thermal design
• P. Eng. Designation