Mechanical Designer

Superwake Ltd.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Generous vacation and PTO

Job summary

Superwake Ltd. in North York, Ontario, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design drone systems and tooling using CATIA, contributing from concept through build-ready release.

You will work with project managers and manufacturing staff, focus on lightweight, manufacturable designs, and participate in prototyping, documentation, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
• 2-5 years of mechanical design experience.
• Experience with drone, aerospace, or similarly complex mechanical design projects.
• Understanding of lightweight design where weight, strength, packaging and manufacturability are key tradeoffs.
• Familiarity with composite part design and composite mold/tooling considerations.
• Ability to take assigned tasks, clarify requirements, work independently, and produce quality design outputs.
• Strong attention to detail and good documentation habits.

Responsibilities

• Create and revise 3D CAD models, assemblies, subassemblies, and 2D drawings in CATIA.
• Design internal drone components with attention to weight, manufacturability, durability, field use, and serviceability.
• Design molds, jigs, fixtures, and tooling to support manufacturing and prototyping.
• Prepare manufacturing-ready documentation, drawings, BOMs, and supplier/manufacturer files.
• Perform basic engineering checks, tolerance reviews, and design tradeoff assessments.
• Support prototyping activities and incorporate lessons learned into design updates.
• Communicate task progress regularly and raise blockers and risks to the engineering team lead.
• Work closely with project managers, design managers, and manufacturing staff to clarify requirements and complete assigned tasks.
• Incorporate manufacturing feedback to improve part design, mold design, buildability, ergonomics, and tool access.
• Maintain accurate documentation and proactively manage assigned mechanical design tasks through completion.

Skills

Mechanical design

Independent work

Documentation habits

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

3D printing

Job description

Engineering Full Time North York, ON $65,000 - $80,000 CAD per year

Superwake is an aerospace and defense company based in North York, focused on the design, manufacturing, and operation of advanced uncrewed aerial vehicles. Our work combines aerospace engineering and modern manufacturing to create reliable aircraft designed for a variety of applications.

Superwake is a small, fast-moving team where engineers and technicians work directly on complete aircraft systems, from early design and prototyping to testing and real-world operations.

About the Role

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will contribute to the design and development of drone systems and related manufacturing tools, including internal components, composite parts, molds, fixtures, and prototype hardware. You will use CATIA to produce detailed models, drawings, assemblies, BOM updates, and manufacturing documentation while working closely with project managers, engineering leads, and manufacturing staff to move designs from concept through build-ready release.

Responsibilities

• Create and revise 3D CAD models, assemblies, subassemblies, and 2D drawings in CATIA.
• Design internal drone components with attention to weight, manufacturability, durability, field use, and serviceability.
• Design molds, jigs, fixtures, and tooling to support manufacturing and prototyping.
• Prepare manufacturing-ready documentation, drawings, BOMs, and supplier/manufacturer files.
• Perform basic engineering checks, tolerance reviews, and design tradeoff assessments.
• Support prototyping activities and incorporate lessons learned into design updates.
• Communicate task progress regularly and raise blockers and risks to the engineering team lead.
• Work closely with project managers, design managers, and manufacturing staff to clarify requirements and complete assigned tasks.
• Incorporate manufacturing feedback to improve part design, mold design, buildability, ergonomics, and tool access.
• Maintain accurate documentation and proactively manage assigned mechanical design tasks through completion.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or diploma in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
• 2-5 years of mechanical design experience.
• Experience with drone, aerospace, or similarly complex mechanical design projects.
• Understanding of lightweight design principles where weight, strength, packaging, and manufacturability are key tradeoffs.
• Familiarity with composite part design and composite mold/tooling considerations.
• Ability to take assigned tasks, clarify requirements, work independently, and produce quality design outputs.
• Strong attention to detail and good documentation habits.
• Comfortable working in a small-company environment where priorities may shift and people contribute across design, manufacturing, and prototyping.

Additional Qualifications

• Experience with 3D printing and prototype development.
• Hands-on exposure to composite manufacturing or layup processes.
• Experience designing fixtures, molds, or manufacturing aids.

Work Model

• Location: Primarily onsite. This role is expected to be in the office and lab most working days due to prototyping needs and collaboration with the manufacturing team. Limited remote flexibility may be available up to approximately 1 day per week when appropriate.
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Reporting to: Engineering Lead
• Travel: Must be willing to travel occasionally, up to approximately 1 week per year

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $65,000 - $80,000
• Health and Wellness: All full-time employees will have access to our health and dental benefits plan.
• Vacation/PTO: We offer generous vacation and PTO to ensure you have the time off you need to maintain a healthy work/life balance.
• Compensation will reflect the candidate’s demonstrated experience and level of ownership.

Everyone is Welcome in our Airspace

At Superwake, we believe in providing an inclusive environment for everyone to share their ideas and grow. Without you, we cannot continue to grow as a company. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity. We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer and will provide accommodations upon request throughout our process.

Why Superwake?

At Superwake you will be able to experience a fast-paced work environment while also working with a close-knit team. We are a team who prides itself on offering a welcoming team-focused environment and aim to provide everyone with the necessary tools for success. For more information about our company visit www.superwake.ca .

**This posting is for an active role to fill a current opening**