Product Design Engineer

WHO ARE WE?

At Nexans our global vision is to electrify the future. For over a century, Nexans has played a crucial role in the electrification of the planet. With around 28,000 people in 42 countries, the Group is leading the charge to the new world of electrification: safer, sustainable, renewable, decarbonized and accessible to everyone Nexans recognizes the differences that make each employee valuable and unique.

WELCOMING YOU TO THE TEAM

Our story starts in 1911, manufacturing cables to support the distribution of power generated from Niagara Falls, Nexans has proudly contributed to Canada's growth.  We have been involved in many of Canada's most ambitious projects; from dams, bridges, energy transmission and distribution to railroads and transportation. We are a vertically integrated manufacturer and our products are made at facilities located in Quebec, Ontario, and Saskatchewan.

As a Product Design Engineer, you will report directly to the Engineering Technical Director. This role is This position is a member of the Central Engineering group. The group provides technical services for customers, sales and the manufacturing sites.

GETTING TO KNOW THE POSITION

One of the strategic orientations that Nexans pursues consists in capturing growth and differentiating its offer by escalading the value chain from the production of cables towards the provision of innovative cable systems and services and solutions to better address the current and future needs of our partners and customers.

The purpose of this role is to develop strong proficiency in CableBuilder and SAP within the first year, while taking ownership of product development initiatives. The Product Design Engineer will lead the development and improvement of products to respond to evolving market demands, enhance product performance, and strengthen the company’s competitiveness.

HOW YOU MAKE AN IMPACT

• Develop a high level of expertise in Cablebuilder software and its connection to SAP
• Design and modify cable designs in accordance to industry standards
• Active participation on industry standards committee as deemed necessary
• Supervisor and perform cable testing as required by the manufacturing sites
• Manage projects on product development or redesign to cost
• Manage capital projects at manufacturing sites as assigned. Some travel may be necessary.
• Provide support to Sales and manufacturing with processing and quality issues as required.

You will be expected to:

• The main goal of the position is the transfer of knowledge and risk mitigation of Cablebuilder/SAP skill set. The employee must obtain a high level of competency within one year.
• Develop the required knowledge to perform and/or administer cable testing as required by industry standards or inhouse specifications.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE ?

KEY COMPETENCIES & REQUIREMENTS

Engineering degree

5 years of experience in the Wire and Cable industry with processing and product standards knowledge

Strong interpersonal skills to coordinate the customer, sales and manufacturing groups

Detail oriented with documentation

Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.