Design Technician

Kdc One; Quebec; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive insurance

Disability insurance

Telemedicine

RRSP matching

Bonus program

On-site cafeteria

Career development

Job summary

KDC/ONE in Quebec seeks a Design Technician to design, model and optimize equipment and tooling using CAD software, collaborating with engineers. You will create detailed models, drawings and layouts while ensuring manufacturability and safety.

In addition, you will conduct field surveys, develop solutions, maintain technical documentation and BOMs, and support manufacturing, installation and validation efforts with a hands-on, continuous-improvement mindset.

Qualifications

• DEC in mechanical engineering or equivalent training.
• 3–5 years of experience in mechanical or manufacturing design.
• Proficient in CAD software and 3D modeling.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and model equipment, components, tooling and layouts using CAD software.
• Collaborate with engineers to develop and improve technical solutions.
• Contribute to engineering projects from design to implementation.
• Carry out field surveys to understand operational needs and develop solutions.
• Develop and optimize tooling, jigs and equipment for manufacturability and safety.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation, drawings, models and BOMs.
• Support manufacturing, installation, commissioning and validation.
• Participate in integration of new design and digitization technologies.

Skills

CAD software

3D modeling

Technical drawings

English communication

Autonomy

Teamwork

Hands-on

Rigour

Education

DEC in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

OnShape

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 4:00 AM

At KDC/ONE, we are leaders in contract manufacturing and the largest manufacturer of deodorants in North America. At the heart of our values is excellence, which motivates us to do everything possible to carry out our clients' projects. In addition to our major specializations, we continually strive to innovate to design more than a thousand other beauty, health and hygiene products.

The mission we offer you:

As a Design Technician, you will contribute to the design, development and implementation of technical solutions aimed at improving our equipment, processes and manufacturing facilities. In collaboration with engineers and multidisciplinary teams, you will participate in projects from ideation to implementation by leveraging your expertise in design, 3D modeling and tooling development.

An overview of your everyday life

• Design and model equipment, components, tooling and manufacturing layouts using CAD software.
• Participate in the development and improvement of technical solutions with engineers.
• Contribute to engineering projects, from design to implementation of solutions.
• Carry out field surveys in order to fully understand operational needs and develop adapted solutions.
• Develop and optimize tooling, jigs and equipment by integrating the principles of manufacturability, safety and operational efficiency.
• Maintain up-to-date technical documentation, drawings, models and bills of materials.
• Support manufacturing, installation, commissioning and validation activities.
• Participate in the integration of new design and digitization technologies.

You are the ideal candidate if you have:

• A DEC in mechanical engineering or equivalent training.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in mechanical or manufacturing design.
• A good command of CAD software (SolidWorks, OnShape, AutoCAD or equivalent).
• Experience in 3D modeling and the production of technical drawings.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes (an asset).
• A functional command of English in order to consult technical documentation, use certain specialized tools and communicate with English-speaking suppliers and stakeholders.
• Rigour, autonomy and an excellent team spirit.
• A hands-on approach, oriented towards solutions and continuous improvement.

What we have to offer you:

• Comprehensive insurance including vision, dental, travel, and more
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Telemedicine/Telepharmacy
• RRSP: We contribute up to 4% of your salary, corresponding to your contribution
• Bonus: Access to a bonus program based on our successes as a company and your personal goals achieved
• On-site cafeteria for convenient and enjoyable meal breaks
• Internal mobility and career development opportunities to develop your potential