Mechanical Design Engineer

Orion Electrotech; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking several Mechanical Design Engineers to join their team in Toronto. The role involves creating 3D models and technical documentation using SolidWorks, performing analysis, and collaborating across teams. Ideal candidates will have strong engineering skills, experience, and an understanding of manufacturing processes. The company offers a hybrid working environment, competitive salary, and additional benefits including a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Pension scheme and private health insurance

4-day working week

10% pension contribution

Qualifications

• Proficient in SolidWorks for both 3D and 2D.
• Strong analytical capabilities including hand calculations.
• Experience in mechanical design engineering for minimum 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Develop 3D models and 2D manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks.
• Perform technical analysis using MathCAD and ANSYS.
• Support prototype development and testing.

Skills

SolidWorks

Analytical skills

Understanding of engineering materials

Manufacturing processes

Education

BEng degree in Engineering

Tools

MathCAD

ANSYS

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer

Orion is working with a leading manufacturing company with over 75 years in business that has been a leader in high-performance pressure and flow control systems for decades. They serve critical applications across Defence, Industrial Gas, and Energy sectors globally. After winning a large defence contract, they are now seeking several Mechanical Design Engineers with a varying range of experience to join the team.

The Role of Mechanical Design Engineer:

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will contribute to both customer-driven projects and internal initiatives. Your responsibilities will include 3D modelling and 2D drawing creation in SolidWorks, performing technical analyses using hand calculations and engineering tools, and generating detailed technical documentation. You'll also collaborate with cross-functional teams in prototyping, testing, and problem-solving during the production lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities of the Mechanical Design Engineer

• Develop 3D models and 2D manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks.
• Perform technical analysis using in-house tools, MathCAD, and ANSYS.
• Apply geometric and dimensional tolerances to technical drawings.
• Support the development and testing of prototypes.
• Work closely with QA and Manufacturing teams to address production issues.
• Interpret and apply customer specifications to designs.

Required Experience & Skills for the Mechanical Design Engineer:

• Proficiency in SolidWorks for 3D and 2D design work.
• Strong analytical capabilities, including hand calculations and use of analysis tools (e.g., MathCAD, ANSYS).
• Solid understanding of engineering materials and manufacturing processes.
• BEng degree in Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 3 years of mechanical design engineering experience.
• Experience with pressure equipment design is desirable.
• Prior exposure to UK defence projects is a plus.
• Full Right to Work in the UK.

What they offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Pension scheme and private health insurance.
• 4-day working week.
• 10% pension contribution.
• Hybrid Work

If this Mechanical Design Engineer position sounds of interest, then please get in touch with Steven from Orion or apply now.