Senior Mechanical Engineer

 About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to be a part of a new plant start-up based in Port Colborne, Ontario.   The incumbent will be a self-starter that takes ownership of assigned projects, responsible for the entire project life cycle from scope determination through timely project closure on assigned projects. This role works in cooperation with other engineers to assist with project details as appropriate.

Reporting Relationships

This position directly reports to the leader of the construction project or designate and does not supervise others.

Asahi Kasei Values

• Sincerity – Being sincere with everyone
• Challenge – Bolding taking challenges, continually seeking change
• Creativity – Creating new value through unity and synergy

Key Accountabilities

• Project management of capital and expense projects from concept to project closure
• Designs and manages install of new and modifications to existing equipment with input from production, maintenance, safety, R&D, and quality groups
• Create 3D CAD models and 2D drawings for mechanical designs
• Specification and install management of new equipment for capital and expense projects
• Project material quotation, requisition, tracking, and staging
• Project forecasting, budgeting, invoice management, and controlling costs within project budget
• Supervise and support installation contractors for project work
• Supervise and support start-up and internal checkout installation for project work
• Maintain plant layout master file in AutoCAD
• Evaluates performance of plant systems and makes recommendations for improvements and cost savings
• Knowledge and appreciation of safe work practices and environments; maintains a high level of safety among all employees throughout the project process
• Uses technical knowledge and awareness of details to recognize when technical problems are developing in the various disciplines and initiate appropriate corrective actions

Qualifications

Education Background:

• BS in Engineering Required. Mechanical preferred.

Knowledge & Experience:

• 6+ years of experience in manufacturing facilities or industrial environments with a focus on mechanical projects, maintenance engineering, and design of machines required.
• Construction experience is required; must be able to interpret detailed construction plans, as well as piping and instrumentation diagrams.
• Experience with capital and expense project management is required.
• Experience with plastic extrusion equipment, web handling equipment, process instrumentation, and utilities that support the process equipment is preferred.
• Experience must have strong emphasis on execution of multiple projects.

• Must be proficient in the use of AutoCAD.
• Must be proficient in the use of AutoDesk Inventor (proficiency in Solidworks is acceptable but must transition to Inventor).
• Must be proficient in MS Office products and technical writing.
• Must be proficient in mechanical system design for a balance of reliability, cost, and effectiveness

 Key Attributes:

• Well-developed communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization is required.

• Demonstrated ability to work with multiple other disciplines and plant departments, required.
• Must possess strong attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
• Must possess strong team approach to satisfy timelines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to communicate effectively to diverse audiences across all levels of the organization is required.

• Must exemplify integrity – follows through on communicated plans/decisions/actions.

Travel:

• Must be able and willing to travel up to 15% domestically and internationally for training and visiting other company locations.

Schedule:

• Must be able and willing to work a flexible schedule for urgent matters and to attend in-person meetings and conference calls outside of normal business hours. The incumbent can flex working hours to accommodate.

Working Environment

This position will be based in a temporary structure on or near a construction site until the permanent office is built in 2026. The final work environment will be at a 24/7 manufacturing operation.  This position is in support of manufacturing and requires working in a production environment around chemicals. The manufacturing facility will be a state of the art in terms of automation and being temperature and humidity controlled.  This will be a clean and comfortable environment due to the nature of the products being produced.

Work will require standing and walking for up to 80% of the time.  You may be required to lift up to 35 pounds and/or apply force necessary to push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

This position has been identified as safety sensitive and involves working in close proximity to operating heavy and complex production equipment, chemical processes, and moving mechanical parts in a construction and manufacturing environment.

Location Information

Port Colborne, Ontario is a charming harbour town situated in the Niagara Region on the coast of Lake Erie.  The Niagara Region is made up of 12 municipalities and has a population of approximately 478,000.  It is an international trade hub with industries ranging from agriculture, construction, manufacturing, technology, tourism, transportation and warehousing.  There are two regional airports, easy access to four international airports, railway, and other public transportation.  It is home to Brock University, Niagara College Canada, McMaster University, as well as public and private schools that offer a selection of concentrations.  The area offers a safe, affordable lifestyle with a hometown community feel.  Recreational attractions include Humberstone Speedway, Niagara Falls, Lake Erie and Lake Ontario, the Welland Canal, Canada’s largest casino, wineries, sporting and entertainment venues for concerts and festivals.  Other amenities include the Niagara Heath System, a variety in dining, farmer’s markets, ample parks, trails and outdoor activities.  Within driving distance, the greater Ontario province offers modern cities and countryside that are rich in culture, history, and natural beauty.  It is about a 90-minute drive to Mississauga, Toronto, and Brampton.

About Us

Asahi Kasei Battery Separator Canada, an Asahi Kasei Company, is a pioneer in battery technology and a long-trusted supplier of lithium battery separators, which are polymer-based microporous membranes that are key components of lithium-ion batteries (LIB) used in consumer electronics and electric vehicles.

The company’s Hipore™ brand of separators have been commercially available since the lithium battery market’s inception in the early 1990s and they are found primarily in electric drive vehicles (EDVs) as well as in consumer electronics (CE) such as smartphones, tablets and personal computers. Hipore™ membrane separators bring high porosity and excellent energy transfer, while contributing to battery safety and reliability, and they are especially well matched for the high-capacity batteries required for power plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and full battery (BEV) vehicles.

Asahi Kasei is accelerating its next phase of global growth with proactive investment and capacity expansion in battery separators to meet increasing demand for electric vehicle applications. We are now in the early phases of staffing our new greenfield site, in Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada, which will further build our LIB separator infrastructure for automotive applications to meet growing demand in North America where significant expansion of electric vehicle production is forecasted.

The Asahi Kasei Group is a diversified group of companies led by holding company Asahi Kasei Corp., with operations in the material, homes, and health care business sectors. With more than 49,000 employees around the world, the Asahi Kasei Group serves customers in more than 100 countries. We are Creating for Tomorrow!

For more information, go to www.ak-bsc.ca.

The Company is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities in its workplaces. If accommodation is required in the application process, please contact Human Resources at careers@ak-bsc.ca.

Asahi Kasei Battery Separator Canada is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from qualified women, men, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities. We are committed to providing accommodations throughout the interview process for needs that are made known in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).