Slide Path Designer

Job Responsibility:

WhiteWater makes products, but at our heart, we are a service business, and that means we are a people business. In this way, we excel and create value for our clients by listening to their needs, collaborating to create solutions, problem-solving and attending to the details. Our culture, as you would expect, reflects these traits. We are a diverse group of experts, from creative designers to talented engineers. Whatever the expertise we bring from all over the world, we listen and learn from each other because we are aligned behind a clearly understood purpose: together we create fun for families everywhere.

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Position: Slide Path Designer

Status: Regular Full Time, 40 hours a week

Department: Slidepath

Location: Richmond, BC, Canada

Reports to: Director, Slide Path

PURPOSE:

The Slide Path team is looking for a Waterslide Slide Path Designer! Reporting to the Director, Slide Path, the slide path designer has a pivotal role in engaging with customers and salespeople to deliver world class designs tailored to the customer's needs. When required, the slidepath designer will also have the opportunity to collaborate with the dynamic Pre-contract team, consisting of Architects, Estimators and Sales Operations, as well as Post contract team, consisting of Engineers, Project managers, Product innovation/development.

The primary responsibility of this position is to engage with members of the sales team to fully understand the design requests and deliver the best solution in a timely fashion. In addition, the Slide path designer will collaborate with our internal waterslide engineering team to ensure the slides are safe and meet safety standards codes.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Core Functions (70%):

• Develop fun waterslide designs that incorporate safety, aesthetic appeal, and site constraints.
• Prepare 3D models and 2D layouts of waterslides using SolidWorks and AutoCAD software.
• Interface with sales and clients to identify and clarify scope of work.
• Ensure that the instructions are clear and all site information is available.
• Manage the due dates and deadlines.
• Work with the tower and supports team to ensure entire design works with the site and the tower queue lines function as intended.
• For more complex projects, liaise with internal stakeholders (i.e., architects, estimators, product innovators, engineers) to collaborate on finding the appropriate design solution and coordinate work.

Secondary Functions (30%):

• Prepare preliminary tower design and queuing layouts.
• Participate in the creation of Slide Design Parameter documents and incorporate these into waterslide designs.
• Participate in Waterslide innovation brainstorming session with the Product Innovation team.
• Create and maintain tools to support the sales process.
• Support the marketing team with technical data and fun facts to be incorporated in our marketing material.
• Participate in initiatives that improve department performance and collaboration with other departments.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 5 years experience in a similar position or similar technical role (i.e. civil or mechanical engineer)
• Civil / Structural / Mechanical Engineering degree or Civil / Structural / Mechanical Engineering Technology Diploma
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and topography
• Experience using 3D modelling software, preferably AutoCAD and SolidWorks
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to learn new software or tools in a short time frame and use them effectively
• Passionate about customer service and being part of a dynamic team
• Detail oriented and with the ability to see the big picture
• Excellent time-management, communication, organization, and priority-defining skills
• Ability to meet tight deadlines in a dynamic, professional environment
• Exceptional ability to listen, communicate and collaborate with people from diverse disciplines

WHITEWATER COMPETENCIES:

• Accountability - We do what we say.
• Collaboration - We work well together.
• Customer Focus - We know and respond to our customers.
• Communication - We listen to and understand each other.
• Authenticity - We are honest and trust each other.
• Resilience - We deal effectively with pressure and are persistent and optimistic.
• Flexibility & Adaptability - We are willing and able to respond to changing circumstances.

WhiteWater is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate the diversity of all employees and applicants and are strongly committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

We thank all the candidates who take the time and energy to apply. Given the volume of applications, it makes responding personally to each applicant difficult, but please know we are grateful for your interest. We look forward to connecting with you through this search or future ones. All the best in your job search.