Lead Fluidpower Mechanical Designer

Husky Technologies; Bolton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Husky Technologies in Bolton, Ontario, seeks a Mechanical Designer (Fluidpower) to lead systems-level design for advanced fluid power products. The role focuses on translating definitions into reliable, cost-effective designs with emphasis on hydraulic/pneumatic components, validation planning, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Exceptional technical leadership and ownership are required. This full-time, on-site position offers strong growth, a competitive package, and the opportunity to work

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• 10+ years of design experience in a related industry
• Specialized knowledge of product, market and customer requirements
• Expertise in hydraulic standards, specifications, and compliance requirements
• Skilled in fluid mechanics simulation and data analysis.
• Expert in calculating design parameters and applying engineering principles to design.
• Strong understanding and experience in hydraulic, pneumatic and cooling water systems and the related industries
• Strong time management and organizational skills for maximum efficiency.
• Illustrates attention to detail when completing tasks.
• Advanced communication skills (verbal, written and presentation)
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong creativity and innovation skills
• Strong sense of ownership
• Advance understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes
• A flexible team player.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and work both autonomously, and as part of a highly cohesive team
• Experience selecting and sizing various components. (for example, but not limited to, pumps, servo motors, heat exchangers, servo valves, various pneumatic and hydraulics components, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering design as part of the product development process by focusing on systems level and concept design.
• Translating product definition into high quality, reliable and cost-effective system level designs ready for detail design execution.
• Work within a team of Engineers/Design Specialists in the development of new products.
• Develop Fluidpower concept and system level design with limited guidance.
• Participate in the formulation and/or evaluation of business cases.
• Product architect
• Develops comprehensive design documentation and validation plans.
• Contribute to and verify engineering documentation.
• Apply scientific/engineering principles in the design of machines.
• Sizing and selection of hydraulic and pneumatic components as well as material selection and application of design standards.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and training to team members.
• Lead and contribute to design reviews and brainstorming sessions as well as responsible for decision making in the context of product definition and architecture.
• Participate in or lead continuous improvement activities.
• Verify all concept and systems level process steps of the product development process and Product Release process are followed.
• Drives the product development process by leveraging team collaboration to deliver successful outcomes.
• Design risk mitigation including participation or facilitation of FMEA
• Cross discipline interaction and communication including cross discipline inputs – Analysis, Electrical, Software, Mechanical, Metallurgy, Manufacturing, Validation/Test
• Represent Husky technically in front of customers, suppliers and technical partners
• Represent the Innovation and Sustainability department in front of internal customers including the executive team

Skills

Hydraulic systems design

Fluid mechanics simulation

Design parameter calculations

Component sizing (pumps, servo motors,

Engineering leadership

Cross-discipline collaboration

Ownership and accountability

Problem solving

Innovation and creativity

Manufacturing/process understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Husky Technologies in Bolton, Ontario, seeks a Mechanical Designer (Fluidpower) to lead systems-level design for advanced fluid power products. The role focuses on translating definitions into reliable, cost-effective designs with emphasis on hydraulic/pneumatic components, validation planning, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Exceptional technical leadership and ownership are required. This full-time, on-site position offers strong growth, a competitive package, and the opportunity to work