Mechanical Design Leader

MEDA Engineering & Technical Services; Windsor; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Pension, life and disability insurance

Job summary

MEDA Engineering & Technical Services in Windsor, Ontario is seeking a Mechanical Design Leader to guide a team focused on tooling automation and complex mechanical systems. You will oversee CAD modeling, design reviews, and adherence to customer specs throughout the project lifecycle.

You will mentor engineers, coordinate NX/AutoCAD/Inventor work, manage budgets and schedules, and drive continuous improvement in manufacturability and quality. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of progressive mechanical design experience in tooling automation equipment or related manufacturing environments.
• 1+ year supervision/leadership/coaching experience.
• Experience leading complete design lifecycle from concept through release, fabrication, assembly and commissioning.
• Experience working directly with customers, design reviews, and engineering change management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers and designers in CAD modeling using NX, AutoCAD and Inventor.
• Accurately estimate design hours for tooling projects and engineering changes.
• Develop innovative mechanical solutions for tooling, dies, and automated equipment.
• Ensure designs meet customer specs and internal quality standards.
• Coordinate FEA activities to validate tool functionality and durability.
• Manage full design lifecycle for tooling projects from concept to release.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Customer collaboration

Education

Bachelors or higher in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

NX

AutoCAD

Inventor

Job description

Our client, a designer/manufacturer and global integrator of welding and assembly systems and material handling systems, is in search of a Mechanical Design Leader to join their team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 concept 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

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 8 -10 years of progressive mechanical design experience in tooling automation equipment, machine design, dies, hemming systems, or related manufacturing environments.
• A minimum of 1 year supervision/leadership/coaching developing experience
• 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
• 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, customer specifications, and manufacturing best practices
• 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

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• $40.00 – 48.00/hour (depending on experience)
• Competitive medical benefits -beginning first day of employment
• Tuition reimbursement
• Pension, life and disability insurance upon completion of probationary period
• MEDA offers an excellent referral bonus. Great candidates know great candidates.MEDA Limited is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of any of the protected reasons as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code. We are committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities, as described in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and granted to those that request assistance during our hiring process.