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As we are looking to expand our product portfolio, we are seeking to develop our design team across a range of disciplines. This is a great opportunity to become part of an experienced and professional team who collectively strive to provide an exceptional level of design expertise to our new and growing division. If you are looking to be challenged in a dynamic work environment and want to grow your career with a world-renowned company in the mining industry, this position is for you! \nAbout the Position: The successful candidate(s) will be working as a member of the Surface Mining Vehicle Design Team in one of our facilities and will be given the opportunity to gain valuable experience, knowledge and exposure in the design, manufacturing, and support of our products. The level of responsibility and specific assignments will be based on the abilities of the candidate.\nOur Surface Mining Vehicle Designers are responsible for the creation and ongoing improvement of our heavy mobile equipment across multiple engineering disciplines including Mechanical, Electrical (high voltage, low voltage, CAN bus), Powertrain (diesel, battery, transmissions, axles), Structural (FEA, chassis, ground engaging tools), and more. We are excited to look for talented new members of our team that can deliver on one or multiple of those disciplines.\nMacLean Engineering offers the rare combination of being exposed to design, manufacturing, and testing environments to apply your skills to integrate many different pieces of technology and systems to achieve the best possible product. The successful candidates will be able to acquire experience working with a strong team of mobile equipment designers and other specialists. \nAll candidates are expected to:\nBring unique concepts and ideas to develop products in a fit-for-purpose mindset such that MacLean can deliver a unique value proposition to the market\nCarry out the proper design and selection of components and their integration into the larger system to support the required form, fit and function of the product and to follow applicable standards and regulations\nDetail their design using proper drafting techniques into bills of materials, fabrication/assembly details, and inspection/testing details\nSupport their designs by working directly alongside production team members during builds and making the necessary updates via Engineering Change Notices (ECN)\nCommunicate with other internal departments such as Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Customer Support\nSupport the Quality objectives of the company\nMore experienced candidates are expected to:\nDemonstrate leadership and mentorship in the execution of the overall design activities and provide technical oversight to less experienced members to support the goals set by the Manager\nManage projects as assigned by their Manager with attention to schedule, capacity planning, and other project deliverables\nIncrease the productivity and effectiveness of the overall design team by looking for new and improved ways to carry out the required work\nAbout You: The successful candidate(s) must be willing to learn, open-minded and flexible, organized and detail oriented, team oriented, disciplined, and must have a positive attitude, along with the following qualifications:\nEngineering Diploma or Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution\nEligibility for licensing through OACETT or PEO is preferred\nPreferred 5+ years of experience in the design and/or manufacturing of heavy mobile equipment within mining, construction, forestry, defence, or comparable sectors\nAble to use 3D and 2D CAD programs with preference for those who have certified training completed\nComputer proficient in MS Office Software (Word, Excel, Project, Sharepoint)\nPreference to those who can demonstrate an understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, welding, assembly\nAble to communicate effectively with others both verbally and in writing with preference for those who can do so in more than one language \nWe offer competitive wages and benefits including:\n3 weeks’ minimum vacation entitlement annually with future growth based on years of experience\nPaid Overtime\nFlexible Group benefits Package (Once probationary period is completed)\nVoluntary DPSP (Deferred Profit Sharing Plan) and GRRSP (Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan) (Once probationary period is completed)\nAnnual Employee Bonus\n$250 Annual Safety Shoe allowance\nThisposition can be performed from our Collingwood, Owen Sound, Sudbury or Cambridge offices.\nAbout Us: Founded in 1973 in Ontario, Canada, MacLean Engineering is the world’s largest Canadian-based manufacturer of underground mining equipment. While continuing to expand both our product range and global footprint, we remain privately owned and committed to the founder’s original design principles: safety, productivity, and enduring quality. Our company delivers mobile equipment solutions for both underground and surface mining, supported by unit-of-one manufacturing expertise and a global service network. \n\nDriven by a strong commitment to safety, productivity, and customer support, MacLean serves mining operations worldwide through branches in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, and Australia. We operate five manufacturing facilities located in Collingwood, Owen Sound, Barrie, North Bay, and Mexico, and employ over 1,000 people across six countries and four continents. The next chapters of MacLean’s mining innovation story are being written within the broad themes of electrification, automation, and digitalization of the global mining industry.\n\nOur skilled tradespeople work in a safety-first environment to build high-quality components and equipment for the underground mining, municipal, environmental, and industrial sectors. Join MacLean and contribute to a legacy defined by innovation, craftsmanship, and meaningful impact.\nWe offer competitive wages and benefits including:\n3 weeks’ vacation annually.\nComprehensive Group benefits Package (Once probationary period is completed)\nAnnual Employee Bonus\nVoluntary DPSP (Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan) and GRRSP (Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan) (Once probationary period is completed)\nPaid sick and family emergency time\nFree coffee!\n$250 Annual Safety Shoe allowance\n$200 Bi-annual Prescription Safety Glasses allowance\nEmployee appreciation days, raffles/draws, BBQ’s and much more\nIf you are interested in being a part of an established and growing Canadian Company, we want to hear from you!\nPositions will be Monday though Friday 5×8 hour shifts. Pay placement for this role will be based on various factors.\nWe thank all applicants in advance for their application and interest in MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co Limited. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. At times, AI-assisted tools may be used as part of the application screening process.\nPlease note that employment with MacLean Engineering is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check conducted by our third-party provider, Sterling Backcheck. This process may include verification of employment history, education, and a criminal record check, depending on the requirements of the position.\nMacLean Engineering & Marketing Co. Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005).\n\nMacLean Engineering & Marketing Co. Limited will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. 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