Mechanical Design Leader

Valiant TMS; Windsor; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Pension & insurance

Career growth opportunities

Cutting-edge machining tech

Diverse team

Job summary

Valiant TMS in Windsor, Canada, is seeking a Mechanical Design Leader to drive the design and development of custom hemming tools. You will lead a team of engineers and coordinate CAD work across NX, AutoCAD, and Inventor.

You’ll manage the full design lifecycle, perform FEA coordination, ensure quality, and present designs in customer reviews, while pushing for manufacturability and reliability.

Qualifications

• University degree or college diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics.
• CAD design training or certifications are an asset.
• Knowledge of applicable engineering standards and manufacturing best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of engineers and designers in CAD model development.
• Estimate design hours for tooling projects and changes.
• Coordinate and oversee FEA activities to validate tool performance.
• Manage the complete design lifecycle of tooling projects from concept to release.
• Participate in customer design reviews and stage-gate processes.
• Drive projects to completion within budgets and schedules.
• Collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams to improve manufacturability and serviceability.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Customer communication

Mentoring

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Mechatronics degree

Tools

NX

AutoCAD

Inventor

FEA software

Job description

Join Our Team as a Mechanical Design Leader!

Valiant TMS, a global industry leader, is looking for a Mechanical Design Leader to join our E.R. St. Denis (Hemming) team! As the Mechanical Design Lead, you will play a key role in the design and development of custom hemming tools, while driving innovation through the creation of new mechanical systems and engineered solutions.

What You’ll Get To Do:

• Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of engineers and designers in the development of CAD models in accordance with customer standards using NX, AutoCAD, Inventor, and other design platforms.
• Accurately estimate design hours for new tooling projects and engineering changes.
• Serve as a senior technical resource, leveraging extensive mechanical design expertise to develop innovative solutions for complex tooling, dies, automated equipment, and mechanical systems.
• Ensure all designs comply with customer specifications, engineering standards, and internal quality requirements to deliver robust and reliable products.
• Coordinate and oversee structural and finite element analysis (FEA) activities to validate tool functionality, performance, and durability.
• Manage the complete design lifecycle of assigned tooling projects, coordinating the development of CAD models and drawings through internal and external design resources.
• Participate in customer design reviews and stage-gate processes, presenting design concepts and ensuring all technical requirements are met throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive projects to completion while maintaining strict adherence to budgets, schedules, and overall program objectives.
• Collaborate closely with customers and cross-functional teams to implement design improvements that enhance manufacturability, maintainability, serviceability, and overall product performance.
• Review and verify the completeness and accuracy of CAD models, assemblies, and detail drawings prior to release for purchasing, fabrication, and final data storage.
• Maintain expert knowledge of drawing release procedures and documentation systems, ensuring timely and accurate distribution of engineering deliverables to internal stakeholders, customers, suppliers, manufacturing, controls engineering, and field service personnel.
• Apply and promote Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles to support effective manufacturing, assembly, and quality control processes across automotive, aerospace, construction, and industrial applications.
• Support and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives through the application of FMEA, 8D problem-solving methodologies, structural analysis, and root cause investigation techniques.
• Drive corrective actions and design enhancements to improve product quality, performance, and process efficiency.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience:
  • Minimum 8-10 years of progressive mechanical design experience in tooling, automation equipment, machine design, dies, hemming systems, or related manufacturing environments.
  • Minimum 3-5 years of leadership or supervisory experience, managing engineering and design teams.
  • Proven experience leading the complete design lifecycle, from concept development through design release, fabrication, assembly, and commissioning.
  • Extensive experience working directly with customers, including design reviews, project status meetings, engineering change management, and technical presentations.

• Qualifications:
  • University degree or College diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline.
  • Advanced training or certification in CAD design, project management, FMEA, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or Continuous Improvement methodologies is an asset.
  • Knowledge of applicable engineering standards, specifications, and manufacturing best practices.

• Skills:
  • Ability to lead, mentor and develop the team while fostering a collaborative high-performance work environment.
  • Strong proficiency in NX, AutoCAD, Inventor, and other CAD platforms.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize workloads, allocate resources and deliver projects on time within budget.
  • Excellent communication and relationship building skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with customers, suppliers and cross-functional teams.

• Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

What we offer

• Competitive health, dental, vision, employee assistance and wellness benefits, beginning on the first day of employment.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Pension, life and disability insurance upon completion of probationary period.
• We believe in investing in our people. When you join our company, you become part of an organization that values your professional development and provides ample opportunities for career growth.
• Work alongside a talented and diverse group of individuals who are dedicated to achieving excellence.
• The chance to work with cutting-edge technologies in the machining and manufacturing industries.

The expected hourly compensation for this position is $40.00 - $48.00. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as education, experience, skillset, or location. This posting is for an existing vacancy. Valiant TMS does not require Canadian work experience and does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen or assess applicants.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with all applicable provincial/state and national laws.