Product Design Engineer

At Nexans our global vision is to electrify the future. Power Grid & Connect (G&C) – North America delivers energy infrastructure solutions that help shape the grid of tomorrow, ensuring security, efficiency and sustainability across the continent.
Nexans recognises the differences that make each employee valuable and unique. Diversity is key to performance and to our global ambition to lead the world in the energy transition towards a sustainable planet. This we know from experience. All differences are appreciated and respected at Nexans. As a result, you will be an active part of a multinational organisation where we cultivate the culture of sharing your unique point of view. This is why we encourage diversity in our recruitment – Bring yours to Nexans, it is welcome! #PowerToInnovate #PowerToImpact #PowerToCare
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 TEAMOur 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 POSITIONOne 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 & REQUIREMENTS5 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.
Type of Position: Vacancy
Use of AI: None
Salary Range: [90,000 per annum to $100,000 per annum]
OUR GROWTH CULTUREAmong our employees we share the same values- we are pioneers of the energy transition, dedicated to deliver to the highest standards of performance united to achieve our ambitious goal.
At the individual level our growth culture is built on trust and collaboration. We wish to welcome you as a valuable member of our team. To enable impact we believe in autonomy at the local level at same time as we encourage knowledge sharing within our global engineering competence.
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