• Design mechanical parts and assemblies using SolidWorks 3D CAD software, ensuring alignment with technical, quality, schedule, and cost requirements.
• Serve as technical lead for product development projects, providing engineering leadership, technical decision-making, and design oversight.
• Support project planning activities, including defining technical scope, estimating effort, identifying risks, and tracking engineering deliverables and milestones.
• Develop engineering solutions, including CAD models, 2D mechanical drawings, detailed documentation, and Bills of Materials for certification, manufacturing, installation, and service.
• Verify, validate, and develop designs throughout the entire product lifecycle, from concept to volume production.
• Build and test prototypes for design verification, preparing test protocols and reports for product validation.
• Ensure compliance with local codes and global standards in product designs.
• Collaborate on global projects and work with multidisciplinary teams across Quality, Engineering, Production, Sales, and Marketing.
• Partner with manufacturing teams, external suppliers, and vendors to deliver cost-effective, high-performance technical solutions.
• Select components and materials to meet functional, aesthetic, and cost requirements, reviewing designs with vendors as required.
• Support production teams by troubleshooting assembly and fabrication challenges and resolving issues during onsite installations.
• Assist technical writers in developing comprehensive product documentation and support design transfer to manufacturing, including training activities.
• Develop innovative and aesthetic designs while maintaining cost competitiveness.
• Perform additional duties related to the scope and responsibility of the role as required.

Mindset, Skills & Education

• Energetic and tenacious professional with a strong technical foundation in Mechanical Engineering and 10+ years of engineering experience, including 5+ years in industrial product or machinery development, with experience performing FEA on large assemblies.
• Degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field, with extensive expertise in product development, mechanical design, and manufacturing engineering.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical aspects of projects, coordinating tasks across functions, and supporting schedule and cost objectives.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, including castings, fabrication, machining, and sheet metal, with solid experience in design for manufacturing, assembly, installation, and service.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks 3D CAD, combined with a practical, hands-on approach to engineering and prototyping.
• In-depth knowledge of mechanical and hydraulic systems, material science, and GD&T, including assembly drawings and tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Familiarity with certification and compliance processes, including experience with ASME Y14.100 Engineering Drawing Practices and ASME Y14.5M Dimensions and Tolerances.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and present technical information clearly.
• Proven problem-solver with strong troubleshooting skills in both development and production environments.
• Commitment to health and safety policies, quality, and efficient engineering practices.
• P.Eng. designation is preferred; material science expertise is considered an asset.