Product Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the furniture industry is seeking a Product Design Engineer to develop innovative engineering solutions for new products. The role involves collaborating with various departments, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and utilizing Solidworks for design documentation. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and relevant experience in product design and manufacturing. The company offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Employer paid benefits package

Retirement savings options

Qualifications

• 5-8 years engineering experience in product design and manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with prototyping and product testing.

Responsibilities

• Provide innovative engineering solutions to new product concepts.
• Document designs by creating accurate 3D CAD models in Solidworks.
• Validate design of products through R&D testing.

Skills

3D modeling

Communication

Project Management

Education

University degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Solidworks

Job description

Job Description

Job Overview:

The Product Design Engineer will use technical expertise to provide effective engineering solutions to new product concepts outlined by Marketing and Industrial Design. The Product Design Engineer is responsible for development and engineering of new products ensuring they meet the design intent, cost targets and comply with industry test and safety standards. In a concurrent development environment, the Product Design Engineer works closely with members of other disciplines to ensure that projects objectives and schedules are met.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide sound, innovative and robust engineering solutions to new product concepts.
• Evolve initial design concept through a systematic process of modeling, prototyping, testing to optimize function, appearance, manufacturability and cost of new parts and assemblies
• Document designs by creating accurate 3D CAD models in Solidworks.
• Prepare accurate and detailed parts and assembly layouts, drawings and other specifications using Solidworks and common database; documentation to comply with internal and external standards for technical documentation and ECR/ECO process.
• Cooperate closely with Product Management and Industrial Design Departments to ensure developed products address market needs and customer expectations.
• Work effectively in cross-disciplinary Project Teams to collectively solve product issues (product function, cost, manufacturability, technical application /compatibility, testing, installation, etc.).
• Validate design of products through R&D testing to BIFMA, CGSB, UL CSA and other applicable standards.
• With assistance from the Prototype Shop fabricate prototypes as required for the design validation, testing and other pre-launch product presentations (Photoshoot, Neocon, etc.).
• Provide preliminary product cost estimates to validate feasibility of cost targets early during development.
• Liaise with 3rd party suppliers to source components or fabrication solutions, obtain quotes for parts and tooling.
• Support New Product Manufacturing and Plant Engineering Groups with technical documentation, data and other project related information as required to effectively launch products.
• Provide engineering support to other departments in the organization as required (troubleshoot production quality issues, recommend corrective actions, product application recommendations, product cost reduction initiatives).
• Keep current on industry trends and standards, emerging new technologies in manufacturing and materials engineering sectors, environmental and sustainable design issues.

Qualifications:

• University degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5-8 years engineering experience in product design and manufacturing environment in consumer goods is .
• Current P.Eng. licence or eligible for membership in PEO
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience designing with variety of manufacturing processes and materials (ie sheet metal, plastic, wood).
• Hands-on adaptable approach to project work.
• Hands-on experience with prototyping and product testing.
• Strong 3D modeling and detail design in Solidworks, minimum 3 years.
• Enthusiastic team player with outstanding organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills at all levels.
• Excellent project and time management skills, able to handle multiple projects.
• Self motivated, able to multi-task.
• Ability to work in dynamic, diverse, multidisciplinary team environment.
• Ability to travel locally.

Global Furniture Group of Companies offers competitive wages, employer paid benefits package, retirement savings options, and so much more!

We thank all candidates for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Apply today!

Global Furniture Group vales employment equity and is an equal opportunity employer. We will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process. To request any accommodation, you may require to participate in the recruitment process (including alternative formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms) contact the main recruiting contact to discuss your needs.