Mechanical Designer

Actalent; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Mechanical Designer to focus on exterior and interior lighting systems for locomotives and rail passenger vehicles. You will create detailed 3D models, assemblies, and fabrication drawings in SolidWorks and ensure strong attention to GD&T and tolerances.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage multiple tasks, and maintain accurate design records in a fast-paced engineering environment based in Mississauga.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience as a Mechanical Designer.
• Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks, especially for sheet metal design.
• Experience producing detailed 3D models, general assemblies, and fabrication drawings.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes including CNC machining and sheet metal fabrication.
• Knowledge of GD&T and applying it in drawings.
• Basic understanding of electronics and PCBs to support lighting system integration.

Responsibilities

• Design exterior and interior lighting systems for locomotive and rail passenger vehicles.
• Produce detailed 3D models, general assemblies, and fabrication drawings using SolidWorks.
• Create and maintain drawings and BOMs for all projects.
• Revise designs based on feedback to meet requirements.
• Develop innovative engineered solutions meeting performance, quality, and cost targets.
• Maintain CAD files using SolidWorks PDM and internal standards.

Skills

SolidWorks

Sheet metal design

3D modeling

CNC machining

GD&T

PCB awareness

CATIA

Inventor

Pro-E

Solid Edge

MS Office

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

Inventor

Pro-E

Solid Edge

SolidWorks PDM

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Designer

Job Description

This role focuses on the exterior and interior design of lighting systems for locomotives and rail passenger vehicles. The Mechanical Designer produces detailed 3D models, general assemblies, and fabrication drawings using SolidWorks, while developing innovative engineered solutions that meet or exceed customer requirements. The position requires strong attention to detail, adherence to design procedures, and a commitment to delivering high-quality designs on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Design exterior and interior lighting systems for locomotive and rail passenger vehicles.
• Produce detailed 3D models, general assemblies, and fabrication drawings using SolidWorks.
• Create and maintain detailed drawings and bills of materials for all assigned projects.
• Revise designs and drawings based on internal feedback and customer input to ensure all requirements are met.
• Develop creative and innovative engineered solutions that meet or exceed customer performance, quality, and cost expectations.
• Keep accurate project design records and files in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintain an organized filing system for all CAD files using SolidWorks PDM and internal standards.
• Ensure all designs adhere to project timelines and schedules, proactively managing priorities to meet deadlines.
• Incorporate GD&T principles into drawings to clearly define tolerances and functional requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing and electronics, to ensure designs are practical and manufacturable.
• Consider shock and vibration requirements in designs for rail applications to ensure durability and reliability.
• Support continuous improvement of design processes, methods, and standards within the engineering team.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience as a Mechanical Designer.
• Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks, particularly for sheet metal design.
• Experience producing detailed 3D models, general assemblies, and fabrication drawings.
• Knowledge and design experience for manufacturing processes including CNC machining and sheet metal fabrication.
• Knowledge of GD&T and the ability to apply it effectively in drawings.
• Basic understanding of electronics and printed circuit boards (PCB) to support lighting system integration.
• Experience with 3D modeling software such as CATIA, Inventor, Pro-E, or Solid Edge.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to support collaboration and documentation.
• Demonstrated capacity for analysis, synthesis, and innovation in mechanical design.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks while adhering to project timelines and schedules.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Specific experience with SolidWorks is considered a strong asset.
• Experience with SolidWorks PDM for CAD file management.
• Knowledge of additional manufacturing processes such as metal and plastic extruding, fabrication, and 3D printing.
• Exposure to injection molding, die-casting, and stamping processes is an asset.
• Familiarity with shock and vibration considerations in mechanical design for rail or similar applications.
• Experience working on lighting systems or products for transportation or industrial environments.
• Interest in contributing to innovative LED-based lighting solutions for rail applications.

Work Environment

This position is based on-site at a facility in Mississauga and operates on a five-day workweek, with some flexibility granted when needed. The role is embedded in an engineering and manufacturing environment focused on complete interior and exterior lighting systems for rail applications. The organization has a long-standing presence in the rail and public transportation industries and emphasizes continuous innovation in LED technology. A new facility is being built, with plans to move operations there, offering a modern workspace tailored to advanced design and manufacturing activities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Mississauga, ON.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $40.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Mississauga,ON.

À propos d'Actalent

Actalent est un leader mondial dans les services d'ingénieur et de sciences ainsi que dans les solutions de talents. Nous aidons des entreprises visionnaires à faire progresser leurs initiatives d'ingénieur et de science grâce à l'accès à des experts spécialisés qui favorisent léchelle, lénovation et la rapidité de mise sur le marché. Avec un réseau de près de 20 000 consultants et 5 000 clients à travers les États-Unis, le Canada, lÃAsie et lÃEurope, Actalent dessert de nombreuses entreprises du Fortune 500. Nous sommes fiers d'etre l'une des 500 meilleures firmes de conception de l'Engineering News-Record (ENR) pour nos services de conception en ingénieur et un laúteur du prix ClearlyRated Best of Staffingà tant pour le service client que pour les talents.

Actalent est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l'égalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de làge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut dâancien combattant, d'un handicap, de l'orientation sexuelle, de l'identité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

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About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffingà winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.