Design Engineer

Job Juncture; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Southwestern Ontario is seeking a Design Engineer to create innovative designs and lead the development of product lines. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with customer requirements and implement best engineering practices. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and has 1-5 years of relevant experience. This role offers an opportunity to work on exciting projects that shape the future of the company's product lines.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of demonstrated success in design engineering or new product development experience.
• Electrical/electronics engineering experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology development and design ownership of custom-made product lines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to communicate specifications.
• Implement engineering best practices and review standards.

Skills

Innovation and R&D experience

Design engineering

Mechanical systems design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Job Summary of the Design Engineer

The Design Engineer will play a critical role in shaping the future of product lines by creating innovative designs. The Design Engineer will lead technology development and design ownership of all product lines, as well as R&D of product lines. Collaborate with a cross‑functional team to communicate product specifications, standard requirements, design, and design changes for engineering and manufacturing.

Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Design Engineer

• Lead technology development and design ownership of custom‑made product lines and R&D on additional product lines.
• Collaborate with a cross‑functional team to communicate product specifications, standard requirements, design, and design changes for engineering and manufacturing to assure realization of customer requests.
• Implement engineering best practices, review new standards, and identify gaps.
• Develop concepts for new products, matching market requirements, and establish a competitive edge.
• Reviews complete technical documentation package to validate product performance against customer requirements and suggests modifications or develops new design where required.
• Selects components and assemblies to ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Develop a comprehensive proposal for the custom design of products to meet or exceed customer requirements.
• Ensure customer satisfaction, accuracy, and timeliness of customer documentation.

Education & Experience Requirements of the Design Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related Engineering discipline is required.
• 1-5 years of demonstrated success in design engineering or new product development experience is required.
• Innovation and R&D experience.
• Electrical/electronics engineering experience is preferred.