Mechanical Designer

Nsboats; Lunenburg; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental Benefits

Pension Plan

Profit Sharing

Annual day off

Employee Assistance Program

Virtual Care

Job summary

ABCO seeks a Mechanical Designer to develop innovative, accurate, and cost-effective designs from concept through manufacturing and commissioning at the Lunenburg facility. The role collaborates with internal teams, fabrication shops, and customers to deliver high-quality solutions across ABCO’s four industries: food processing, marine, environmental, and industrial fabrication.

Candidates bring a diploma in mechanical design and 2+ years’ experience, with CAD proficiency (SolidWorks/AutoCAD).

Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Design or related program required.
• 2+ years mechanical design experience required.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed mechanical designs, drawings, and BOMs for manufacturing.
• Develop conceptual designs and assist with proposals and technical sales support.
• Prepare project cost estimates and assist with budgeting.
• Coordinate projects across departments to ensure alignment and efficiency.
• Collaborate with fabrication teams to optimize manufacturability and production processes.
• Perform quality checks to ensure designs meet standards.
• Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and performance evaluation of installed equipment.
• Ensure all deliverables meet deadlines, specifications, and cost targets.
• Communicate effectively with customers during design, sales, and project execution phases.
• Contribute to SOP development and continuous improvement.
• Stay current with industry trends and manufacturing methods.
• Provide support to other departments as needed.
• Travel occasionally for site visits, commissioning, and customer support.

Skills

Mechanical design

CAD software

Fabrication processes

Technical drawings

Problem-solving

Communication

MS Office

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Design

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

The Mechanical Designer is responsible for developing innovative, accurate, and cost-
effective mechanical designs from concept through manufacturing and commissioning.
This role works closely with internal teams, fabrication shops, and customers to deliver
high-quality solutions across ABCO’s four main industries: food processing, marine,
environmental, and industrial fabrication.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Create detailed mechanical designs, drawings, and bill of materials for manufacturing
• Develop conceptual designs and assist with proposals and technical sales support
• Prepare project cost estimates and assist with budgeting
• Coordinate projects across departments to ensure alignment and efficiency
• Collaborate with fabrication teams to optimize manufacturability and production
  processes
• Perform quality checks to ensure designs meet company and customer standards
• Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and performance evaluation of installed
  equipment
• Ensure all deliverables meet deadlines, specifications, and cost targets

Additional Responsibilities:

• Communicate effectively with customers during design, sales, and project execution
  phases
• Contribute to the development and improvement of standard operating procedures
• Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and manufacturing methods
• Participate in team initiatives and continuous improvement efforts
• Provide support to other departments as needed
• Travel occasionally for site visits, commissioning, and customer support

Skills & Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Design or related program required
• 2 + years’ mechanical design experience required. We are looking for individuals
• ofintermediate to seniorskill level.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles and engineering fundamentals
• Experience with fabrication processes (welding, machining, forming, etc.)
• Ability to produce and interpret detailed technical drawings
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Preferred:

• Experience in industrial equipment, food machinery, marine, or custom fabrication.

Working Conditions

Work Location/ Schedule:
Full Time, Weekdays
In person @ 81 Tannery Rd, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia

Work Environment:
Office-based with regular interaction with fabrication and production teams. Occasional
travel may be required for customer meetings, site support, and commissioning.

Compensation

• Comprehensive Extended, Health & Dental Benefits.
• Matching Pension Program.
• Company Profit Sharing.
• 1 additional day each year.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Virtual Care.
• Training & education opportunities.
• Employee social events.
• Long term service awards.
• Employee materials purchase program.