Mechanical Designer

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Traferox is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Mississauga to own the full product development lifecycle for both capital equipment and disposables. You will design components with SolidWorks, build prototypes, and generate documentation while collaborating with manufacturing, systems engineering, and regulatory teams to ensure manufacturability, cost efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires 5+ years of mechanical design experience, a mechanical engineering degree, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering degree in Mechanical.
• 5+ years mechanical design experience in regulated industry.
• Expert proficiency in SolidWorks and PDM.
• Experience with tolerance analysis and design transfer to manufacturing.
• Ability to create high quality engineering documentation.

Responsibilities

• Create solid models, assemblies and drawings using SolidWorks.
• Oversee full cycle mechanical development from concept to production.
• Develop assembly procedures with manufacturing teams.
• Maintain Bills of Materials and support engineering changes.
• Prepare technical specifications and test protocols.
• Support prototype assembly and testing.

Skills

5+ years mechanical design

SolidWorks

PDM

Tolerance analysis

Design transfer to manufacturing

Prototyping

Engineering documentation

Multi-project management

Education

B.ASc/B.Sc/B.Eng (Mechanical)

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM

Job description

• Compensation: CAD 80,000 - CAD 120,000 - yearly

Company Description

Traferox is a medical technology company transforming the field of organ transplantation. Our mission is to improve transplant outcomes and access through innovative preservation and perfusion technologies grounded in rigorous science. We are the creators of the FDA-cleared X°Port Lung Preservation System and pioneers in next generation lung perfusion systems, setting new standards in donor organ care.

Job Description

Union: Non- Union
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: New
Site: 2400 Skymark Avenue, Unit #3, Mississauga, ON, L4W5K5
Department: Engineering
Reports to: Sr. Director, Product Design
Salary Range: $80,000 - $120,000
Hours: 40 hours per week
Shifts: Monday to Friday
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: October 01, 2026

Position Summary

The Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for the full product development lifecycle, from concept and detailed design through manufacturing transfer and product support. This role designs mechanical components and assemblies using SolidWorks, develops prototypes, creates technical documentation, and collaborates closely with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, systems engineering, quality, regulatory, and product management. The incumbent supports product development for both capital equipment and disposable components, ensuring designs are manufacturable, cost-effective, compliant with regulatory requirements, and aligned with customer needs. The role also contributes to product testing, risk assessment, intellectual property documentation, process development, and continuous improvement activities to support the successful commercialization of innovative medical technologies.

Duties

• Create solid models, assemblies, and detailed component drawings using SolidWorks
• Full cycle mechanical development (design, manufacturing methods, cost, production feasibility and DFM)
• Work with manufacturing personnel to develop assembly procedures for mechanical/electrical assemblies
• Create and maintain Bills of Materials, support engineering change orders and transfer to manufacturing
• Work with systems developers to create product specifications that meet customer requirements and to assess the risks
• Assemble and test prototypes
• Help maintain the PDM
• Implement and document components and assemblies for the capital equipment and the disposables components in collaboration with senior management, product management and regulatory management
• Prepare technical specifications
• Develop initial fixtures and processes to assemble components
• Analyse and write test protocols
• Investigate issues encountered in external testing and in clinical use
• Document, prepare and review IP (patent) submissions
• Contribute to the definition and specification of future designs
• Additional responsibilities as requested or required

Qualifications

Education:

• B.ASc, B.Sc or B.Eng degree (Mechanical) or similar degree

Experience:

• 5+ years experience in mechanical design
• Design experience within regulated industry / quality management system an asset

Skills and Knowledge:

• Expert proficiency in SolidWorks, use of PDM
• Experience with tolerance stack-up analysis, modeling and other evaluation methods
• Experience with design transfer to manufacturing / production, supporting field complaints and engineering change orders
• Experience supporting systems integration and other functional testing an asset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to create high quality engineering documentation
• Ability to execute several projects at once with limited supervision
• Demonstrated ability to be creative in the art of mechanical design and to apply basic laws of physics
• Excellent understanding of design and development processes from concept to production
• Strong prototyping and assembly skills

Additional Information

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work at the forefront of organ transplantation innovation.
• Direct interaction with leading transplant programs across North America.
• Exposure to clinical development, product commercialization, and medical education.
• Collaborative, mission-driven environment focused on improving patient outcomes.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.