Junior Product Engineering Designer

Watkins Wellness; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 53,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan with employer matching

Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (DPSP)

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Masco Canada is hiring a Junior Product Engineering Designer to join the Product Engineering team in St. Thomas, ON.

The role focuses on developing, improving, and maintaining product designs, collaborating with engineers and cross‑functional teams to support launches and cost improvements. You will create accurate 3D models and drawings, document tolerances and GD&T, and contribute to continuous design enhancements while ensuring manufacturability and quality.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 1–2 years of product design or engineering drafting experience.
• Strong CAD skills and ability to create manufacturable designs.
• Knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawing standards.
• Understanding of design for manufacturability (DFM), materials and production processes.
• Detail-oriented with high accuracy in technical documentation.
• Effective problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed 3D models and engineering drawings for new and existing products.
• Define critical drawing information including tolerances, GD&T, stack‑ups and finishes.
• Support product development, launches and design improvements.
• Ensure designs meet performance, quality and manufacturability standards.
• Prepare design verification plans and FMEA documentation.

Skills

CAD

GD&T

DFM

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

WE ARE HIRING! Junior Product Engineering Designer (Onsite – St. Thomas, ON Office) Build your future with Masco Canada! At Masco Canada, we’re passionate about delivering innovative solutions and exceptional customer experiences. We’re looking for a Junior Product Engineering Designer, to join our Product Engineering team. If you thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment and are excited to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you. The Junior Product Engineering Designer plays a supporting role in the development, improvement, and maintenance of Masco Canada’s product designs.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• This role is responsible for creating detailed 3D models and engineering drawings, supporting product development initiatives, and ensuring designs meet performance, quality, and manufacturability standards.
• Working closely with engineers and cross‑functional teams, the designer contributes to new product launches, value engineering efforts, and continuous improvement projects.
• Create and revise 3D models and engineering drawings for new and existing products
• Accurately define critical drawing information including tolerance / fits, GD&T, dimensional stack up and surface finishes
• Support product development initiatives, including new product launches and design improvements
• Ensure all designs meet performance, quality, and manufacturability standards
• Create design verification and report (DVP & R) and failure mode effect analysis (FMEA)
• Participate in value engineering and cost reduction efforts
• Collaborate with engineers and cross‑functional teams to ensure alignment with project goals
• Maintain and update design documentation in accordance with internal standards and processes
• Assist in prototyping, testing, and validation of new product designs
• Contribute to continuous improvement of design tools, standards, and processes

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field
• 1-2 years of experience in product design, or engineering drafting role
• Strong CAD skills with the ability to create accurate, manufacturable designs
• Knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and engineering drawing standards
• Understanding of design for manufacturability (DFM), materials, and production processes
• Detail-oriented, with a high level of accuracy in technical documentation
• Effective problem‑solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot design issues
• Strong collaboration skills, with experience working in cross‑functional project teams
• Time management and organizational skills to handle multiple priorities
• Continuous improvement mindset, always seeking ways to enhance design efficiency and quality

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive Rewards and Compensation
• Defined Contribution Registered Pension Plan with employer matching
• Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Benefit insurance coverage from Day 1, including health, dental, and travel insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (Dialogue) – access to health and wellness resources
• 2 paid volunteer days to support the communities we live and work in
• Employee Store, Employee Purchase Program, Fitness Discounts, and more!
• Opportunities for development and growth, including Buddy and Mentoring programs, LinkedIn Learning, and other virtual and in‑class learning opportunities
• Participation in employee‑led committees such as the Wellness Committee, Masco United (Inclusion & Belonging Committee), Philanthropy Committee, Organizational Pulse Committee, or employee impact groups

WHY JOIN MASCO CANADA

Over a Century of Excellence– With more than120 years of experience, Masco Canada has established itself as a leader in thebuilding and home improvement industry. Diverse Brand Portfolio– We proudly offer12+ brandsdelivering20,000+ innovative water solutions, shaping the future of plumbing and home improvement. Innovative Solutions – Our commitment tocutting‑edge plumbing and water technologieskeeps us at the forefront of the industry. Collaborative & Inclusive Culture– We foster an environment where all employees arevalued, respected, and empoweredto contribute and grow. Opportunities for Growth– We supportcontinuous learning, career development, and professional growth, helping you achieve your full potential. Making an Impact in Our Communities– We believe ingiving backand actively supporting initiatives thatmake a difference in the communities where we live and work.

Join us at Masco Canada, where your contributions driveinnovation, excellence, and positive change! Masco Canada delivers innovative water solutions to the building and home improvement markets in Canada. We have been inspiring Canadian homes, communities, and lives for more than 120 years. Throughout this journey, our business has remained steadfast in its commitment to strong values and dedicated individuals, striving to enhance the well‑being of our team members, customers, and communities alike. With over 600 employees, our diverse and talented workforce drives our continued success and impact.

To learn more about Masco Canada, visit www.mascocanada.com

Please note: Masco Canada has an accommodation process in place and provides accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] so that arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodations to be in place before your first step of the selection process.

Hiring Range: $52,500.00 - $82,720.00 CAD The salary range shown reflects the expected annual base salary for this open position, plus other wage amounts such as annual bonus, profit sharing, and commissions. Actual compensation may vary based on various factors including experience, education, geographic location, and/or skills.

Masco Canada may use automated and AI-driven tools to screen, assess, and/or select applicants, and by proceeding with the application process, applicants give their express consent to such use by Masco Canada.

This posting represents an active vacancy for which the company is currently recruiting. Company: Masco Canada Masco Canada (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and we strive to employ the most qualified individuals for every position. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all people involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

At Masco Canada, we excel at meeting the needs of the diverse Canadian market for plumbing and related products through our exceptional people, enduring brands, and extraordinary service. Our unsurpassed market intimacy allows us to deeply understand Canadian customers, consumers, and influencers. Our manufacturing and distribution facility in St. Thomas, Ontario is home to the design, development, distribution and manufacturing of a portion of the products we represent including the Delta Commercial product line.

The sales and marketing offices in Mississauga, Ontario, house our team of industry experts who are focused on representing our diverse portfolio of plumbing‑related brands including: Delta | Brizo | BrassCraft | hansgrohe | AXOR | Master Plumber | Peerless | Plumbshop | FranklinBrass | Waltec | Liberty Hardware | Product categories represented by our brands include: Kitchen & Lavatory Faucets | Tub Showers | Hand Showers | Flush Valves | Commercial Grade Faucets | Plumbing & Repair Parts Programs | Valves | Plumbing Fittings | Bath Accessories |

At Masco Canada, integrity is at the core of everything we do. Our commitment to excellence, the integration of diversity and inclusion into who we are and how we work, and our ability to work as a collaborative team drive our passion to win. We win by providing the best customer experience possible in all of our business dealings.

Masco Canada is the Canadian division of Masco Corporation, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of brand‑name products for the home improvement and new home construction markets.

Masco Canada is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. Masco Canada is committed to ensuring that each individual will have genuine, open and unhindered access to employment opportunities.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].