Mechanical Product Designer

Qidni Labs; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Qidni Labs is a medical device company in Kitchener, ON seeking a mechanical engineer with 3+ years of experience to design systems and parts. You will create 3D models and detailed drawings for fabrication, assembly and installation, ensuring manufacturability and regulatory alignment.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, rapid prototyping and cost-conscious design. Ideal candidates have hands-on prototyping, machining experience and a strong background in systems design and

Qualifications

• Experience in design-for-manufacturing and BOM construction is required.
• Proven ability to collaborate across ID, EE, SWE, Mfg Eng, Purchasing, Marketing and PMs.
• Hands-on prototyping, machining and on-site problem solving experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical designs for systems, sub-assemblies and parts with drawings and specs.
• Analyze design requirements and develop detailed specifications.
• Create 3D models of components and assemblies for fabrication and installation.
• Produce drawings for fabrication, assembly and on-site installation.
• Support injection molding tooling and manufacturing challenges, including DFM and cost reductions.

Skills

Design for Manufacturing

BOM construction

Cross-functional collaboration

Injection molding design

Rapid prototyping

Materials selection

GD&T

Cost reduction

Weight reduction

FEA simulations

Prototyping & machining

Regulatory awareness (ISO 13485)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Qidni Labs Inc. is a medical device company focused on revolutionizing dialysis technology for patients with kidney failure. The technology promises to miniaturize the dialysis machine and reduce the amount of fluid required for treatment, making life-sustaining treatment more accessible globally. Enhancing the patient experience and improving quality of care is the top priority.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role located in Kitchener, ON. The ideal candidates will have experience in the design and development of mechanical systems and be able to create detailed drawings and 3D models for various projects.

Key responsibilities include developing mechanical designs for systems, sub-assemblies and parts along with drawings and detailed specifications, analyzing design requirements, developing detailed specifications, creating 3D models of components and assemblies, and creating drawings for the fabrication, assembly, and installation of components and systems.

Demonstrable experience level on the following will be used during selection process:

• Design-for-manufacturing (DFM)
• BOM construction
• Cross-collaboration with ID, EE, SWE, Mfg Eng, Purchasing, Marketing and PMs
• Injection molding design and tooling techniques, manufacturing challenges, typical defects and on-site experience working with suppliers to bring up parts
• Rapid prototyping processes and techniques
• Materials selection
• GD&T
• Cost reductions initiatives
• Weight savings initiatives
• FEA simulations (Structural, Thermal, Fluids, etc.)
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Minimum 3 years experience in a mechanical engineering role
• Experience designing electromechanical or fluid-handling systems
• Comfortable with prototyping tools, machining, and hands-on build/test work
• Organized, resourceful, and proactive in solving design challenges
• Familiarity with medical device regulations, ISO 13485, or design controls is preferred