R&D Mechanical Engineer

Location: Sydney, NS
Term: Permanent, Full-Time
Anticipated Start Date: As Soon As Possible
Type: In-Office Only

Are you a Mechanical Engineer with a passion for hands-on work and a knack for solving complex problems? Imagine joining a team that s revolutionizing custom manufacturing for some of the top technology and innovation companies on a global scale. As a Mechanical Engineer on our R&D Team, you ll be at the forefront of this innovation, developing processes and procedures that will enhance our overall effectiveness.

This position could be the right fit for you if...

• You possess a natural aptitude for pushing boundaries and finding better ways to do things
• Your ideal workplace culture is one where your ideas are truly heard, and open communication, collaboration, respect, and team work are the norm
• You favor action over theory, and want to be deeply involved in practical aspects of engineering, working directly with machinery, their operators, and processes?

About Us

Established in 2001, Protocase Inc. is a rapidly expanding company that focuses on combining advances in software with innovative manufacturing techniques to offer unique custom manufacturing to the engineering, design, and research industries. Using the expertise and dedication of 400+ employees (and counting), Protocase is proud to have a client base of more than 16,000 customers throughout North America and around the globe. Customers include Boeing, L3, Raytheon, Google, Apple, Microsoft, NASA, MIT and many more. We are proudly ISO:9001 certified and AS9100D registered, as well as ITAR compliant and registered with Canadian Controlled Goods.

At Protocase, we re on a rapid growth curve, and we re looking for driven individuals to help us accelerate. We re not just another manufacturing company. Our entire business model is built around rethinking custom manufacturing by replacing the craft aspect with well-thought-out, repeatable processes. This approach allows us to deliver the highest-quality parts to our customers in just 2-3 days. Our customers are engineers, scientists and innovators, including Google, Apple, NASA, Tesla, and more! Our team is dedicated, innovative, and always looking for ways to improve. With us, your work will make a significant impact, helping to shape the future of manufacturing.

Learn more about us at www.protocase.com.

About the Opportunity

As a Mechanical Engineer in our R&D Team, you will be responsible for a variety of key tasks that drive our business forward, including:

• Planning, managing, and overseeing the development, implementation, and evaluation of complex R&D projects.
• Developing hypotheses, testing them, and documenting results to contribute to our operational knowledge base.
• Monitoring project progress and performance against the project plan.
• Analyzing our work processes through metrics, job examinations, and direct observation on the plant floor.
• Identifying patterns in our work stream and innovating process improvements to increase quality and productivity.
• Enhancing existing production stations.
• Selecting, installing, commissioning, developing processes, and integrating new machinery into our workflow.

About You

Our ideal candidate is a flexible thinker with strong problem-solving skills who is passionate about machinery and driving continuous improvement. Here s what you ll need to succeed:

• Education: A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline (check Canadian degree equivalency here).
• Experience: 2-5 years in an engineering role or similar experience is an asset, but open to all levels of experience
• Skills:
  • Strong analytic abilities and flexibility in thinking.
  • Experience and knowledge in manufacturing and/or CNC machining
  • The ability to work across disciplines to steer projects and implement process improvements.
  • A self-starting attitude with excellent time management skills to ensure projects are completed on schedule.

Why us?

Full disclosure, we work a little differently around here. This isn t another job where you punch in and punch out, we come to work everyday because we wish to earn a living in a meaningful way. We believe too many people exist without finding joy and meaning in their everyday jobs. We spend at least 1/3 of our lives working, so to do this and not be fulfilled or find purpose is just wrong. We create workplaces where our people want to come to work in the morning and feel good when they go home at the end of the day.

We live by our Ethical Guidelines :

• Our customers are #1
• Help Others Succeed
• Build and Maintain Functional Relationships with Everyone
• Trust
• Openness, Honesty and Transparency
• Respect
• Common Sense

Additionally, at Protocase we believe in rewarding hard work and dedication. Besides a starting annual compensation package ranging from $55,000 to $75,000 CAD, here s what else you can expect:

Training and Growth: Leadership Training and skills development opportunities, as well as regular coaching and opportunity for growth.

?? Comprehensive Health Care Plan and Company RRSP: Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, and Group Insurance benefits as well as a Registered Retirement Savings Plan at 6 months of full time employment.

Community Discounts: Enjoy discounts at local shops and restaurants.

? YMCA Membership: Access a cost-shared YMCA membership and a Pension Plan after three months of employment.

? Vacation: Two weeks of vacation, increasing to three weeks after three years, and four weeks after five years.

Social Events: Regular social events, including seasonal parties and monthly lunches.

Lifestyle of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia: Live in a community with quick commutes, affordable homes on generous plots of land, beautiful scenery, and friendly people a lifestyle that marries nature with a vibrant culture.

Ready to Join Us?

If you re excited about the opportunity to make a real impact in the world of custom manufacturing, we want to hear from you. Apply today and let s start this journey of innovation together!