Product Designer

itec group Inc.; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer in Ontario is seeking a Product Designer to contribute to the product development team. Responsibilities include creating and improving designs using CAD tools like NX and CATIA, collaborating with teams on engineering documentation, and supporting innovation projects. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical design skills and a collaborative mindset. This role offers an exciting opportunity to engage in all phases of automotive product design, from concept to validation, in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven mechanical design experience in automotive or related fields.
• Proficiency in CAD software for 3D modeling and engineering documentation.
• Ability to support design reviews and collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Create new product designs and improve existing components.
• Develop 3D models, drawings, BOMs, and engineering documentation.
• Support innovation projects and participate in APQP deliverables.

Skills

Mechanical design skills

CAD tools (NX, CATIA)

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Problem-solving skills

Tools

NX

CATIA

Job description

A leading automotive manufacturer is looking for a Product Designer to join its Product Development team. This role focuses on creating new product designs, improving existing components, and supporting innovation projects across exterior trim and assembled systems. You’ll work hands‑on with CAD tools such as NX or CATIA to develop 3D models, drawings, BOMs, and engineering documentation while collaborating with cross‑functional teams on APQP deliverables, concept development, validation plans, prototypes, and customer design requirements.

This position offers the opportunity to be deeply involved in the full lifecycle of automotive product design—from brainstorming and DFMEAs to DFM/DFA, VAVE, tolerance analysis, and testing activities. The ideal candidate brings strong mechanical design skills, the ability to participate in design reviews, and the flexibility to support multiple sites, suppliers, and customer visits as needed. If you enjoy solving engineering challenges and contributing to continuous product improvement, this role provides a dynamic environment to grow your design expertise.