Mechanical Design Engineer (Custom Machinery & Automation)

Remote People Ltd.; Mississauga; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Remote People Ltd. in Mississauga, ON is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design custom machinery from concept through commissioning.

You will work on roll forming equipment, automation systems, and material handling solutions, collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, and project teams to deliver complete packages. The role emphasizes ownership of designs, hands-on development, and seeing ideas come to life through fabrication and testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or higher in Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years of design experience.
• Proven ability to design machinery from concept through release.
• Experience creating manufacturing drawings and GD&T documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design custom machinery and equipment for roll forming and manufacturing applications.
• Develop complete mechanical designs from concept through release.
• Create detailed engineering drawings and manufacturing packages.
• Perform engineering calculations and design validation.
• Support design reviews and engineering change requests.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, suppliers, and project teams.
• Specify machine components, pneumatics, hydraulics, and automation elements.
• Support equipment assembly, testing, and commissioning activities.

Skills

5+ years of design experience

Strong machine design background

Experience with 3D CAD (SolidWorks)

Engineering principles and analysis

Education

Mechanical Engineering Degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Location

Mississauga, ON

Employment Type

Full-Time | Permanent

Compensation

$80K - $95K (Based on Experience)

Design Complex Machinery. See Your Ideas Built.

We're recruiting on behalf of a growing engineering and machine-building organization specializing in custom manufacturing equipment for customers across North America.

This opportunity is ideal for a Mechanical Design Engineer who enjoys designing real-world machinery from concept through commissioning, rather than making small revisions to existing products.

You'll work on custom roll forming equipment, automation systems, material handling equipment, and integrated manufacturing solutions while collaborating closely with engineering, manufacturing, and project teams.

If you're looking for technical variety, ownership, and the opportunity to see your designs come to life, this could be the role for you.

Why Join?

• Design custom machinery from concept to completion

• Diverse automation and machine-building projects

• Work closely with manufacturing and project teams

• Stable and growing organization

• High level of engineering ownership

• Exposure to automation, robotics, and material handling systems

• Long-term career growth opportunities

What You'll Be Doing

• Design custom machinery and equipment for roll forming and manufacturing applications

• Develop complete mechanical designs from concept through release

• Create detailed engineering drawings and manufacturing packages

• Perform engineering calculations and design validation

• Support design reviews and engineering change requests

• Collaborate with manufacturing, suppliers, and project teams

• Specify machine components, pneumatic systems, hydraulics, and automation elements

• Support equipment assembly, testing, and commissioning activities

What We're Looking For

Required

• Mechanical Engineering Degree

• 5+ years of Mechanical Design experience

• Strong machine design background

• Experience with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software

• Experience creating manufacturing drawings and GD&T documentation

• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles and calculations

Preferred

• Custom machine building experience

• Roll forming equipment experience

• Material handling systems

• Automation systems

• Robotics integration

• Pneumatic and hydraulic design

• FEA and mechanical analysis experience

Ideal Background

Candidates coming from the following environments are strongly encouraged to apply:

• Custom Machine Builders

• Automation Integrators

• Material Handling Equipment Manufacturers

• Robotics & Automation Companies

• Roll Forming Equipment Manufacturers

• Packaging Machinery Manufacturers

• OEM Industrial Equipment Manufacturers

Technologies & Equipment

• SolidWorks

• Mechanical Design

• GD&T

• Automation Systems

• Material Handling Equipment

• Pneumatics

• Hydraulics

• Robotics

• FEA Analysis