Mechanical Design Engineer

itec group Inc.; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

itec group Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Durham Region to design complex, custom-engineered equipment and perform calculations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and a current P.Eng designation with PEC Ontario, with experience in design, analysis, and cross-functional project support. The incumbent will review drawings, BOMs, specifications, and 3D models, ensure compliance with codes and standards, and support manufacturing through testing and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Current P.Eng designation with Professional Engineers Ontario.
• Experience designing complex, custom-engineered equipment or machinery.
• Experience performing mechanical engineering calculations and applying machine-design principles.
• Knowledge of welded structures, structural-member sizing, mechanical loading, machine elements, material selection.
• Experience reviewing engineering drawings, designs, and technical documentation.
• Ability to make independent and defensible engineering decisions.
• Experience supporting equipment through manufacturing, testing, and commissioning.
• Strong cross-functional communication and project-support skills.

Responsibilities

• Designing complex, custom-engineered mechanical equipment.
• Performing engineering calculations and selecting materials/components.
• Assessing welded structures, member sizing, loading, machine elements, and mechanical performance.
• Supporting concept development, detailed design, manufacturability, assembly, testing, and commissioning.
• Reviewing mechanical designs, drawings, BOMs, specifications, and 3D models.
• Ensuring designs meet customer requirements, codes, specifications, and internal standards.
• Identifying design risks and resolving issues before manufacturing.
• Preparing engineering reports, calculations, evaluations, and technical specifications.
• Coordinating with CAD, Analysis, Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, Testing, and Project Management.
• Participating in internal and customer design reviews.
• Providing technical guidance to customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Mechanical design

Engineering calculations

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

We’re excited to share an opportunity for an existing vacancy as a Mechanical Design Engineer. - P.ENG Required

This is a highly technical, hands-on role focused on the design and development of complex, highly engineered equipment. The position involves machine design, engineering calculations, design reviews, technical documentation, and cross-functional project support.

Key responsibilities may include:

• Designing complex, custom-engineered mechanical equipment.
• Performing engineering calculations and selecting appropriate materials, components, and configurations.
• Assessing welded structures, beam sizing, loading conditions, machine elements, and mechanical performance.
• Supporting concept development, detailed design, manufacturability, assembly, testing, and commissioning.
• Reviewing mechanical designs, drawings, bills of materials, specifications, and 3D models.
• Ensuring designs meet customer requirements, applicable codes, engineering specifications, and internal standards.
• Identifying design risks and resolving technical issues before manufacturing.
• Preparing engineering reports, calculations, evaluations, and technical specifications.
• Coordinating with CAD, Analysis, Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, Testing, and Project Management.
• Participating in internal and customer design reviews.
• Providing technical guidance to customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Current Professional Engineer designation with Professional Engineers Ontario.
• Strong experience designing complex, custom-engineered equipment or machinery.
• Experience performing mechanical engineering calculations and applying machine-design principles.
• Knowledge of welded structures, structural-member sizing, mechanical loading, machine elements, material selection, and design for manufacturability and assembly.
• Experience reviewing engineering drawings, designs, and technical documentation.
• Ability to make independent and defensible engineering decisions.
• Experience supporting equipment through manufacturing, testing, and commissioning.
• Strong cross-functional communication and project-support skills.

Contract Rate:

Approximately $65–$75 per hour for incorporated contractors.

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