Mechanical Designer

University Health Network; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Traferox is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Mississauga, ON to own the full product development lifecycle from concept through manufacturing transfer. You will design mechanical components using SolidWorks, develop prototypes, and produce engineering documentation while working with manufacturing, systems engineering, quality, regulatory, and product management.

You should have 5+ years in mechanical design, experience with design for manufacturability, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in mechanical design.
• Experience in regulated industry / quality systems is asset.

Responsibilities

• Create solid models, assemblies, and drawings using SolidWorks.
• Lead full cycle mechanical development from design to production transfer.
• Develop assembly procedures for mechanical/electrical assemblies.
• Maintain Bills of Materials and support engineering changes.
• Prepare technical specifications and test protocols.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing and regulatory.

Skills

Prototyping

DFM

Cross-functional teamwork

Technical communication

Education

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

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM

Job 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.

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

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

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.