Product Developer

Artitalia Group Inc.; Montréal-Est; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Artitalia Group Inc. is seeking a Product Developer to create client products using CAD software, ensuring cost‑effective, timely delivery with high quality and safety.

You will evaluate client needs, select materials, and produce detailed manufacturing drawings while collaborating with suppliers and internal teams. The role requires 2+ years in mechanical design, a DEC or bachelor’s in a relevant field, and strong SolidWorks skills.

Qualifications

• DEC or bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 2+ years in mechanical design and drafting.
• Experience with manufacturing industry and custom fabrication.
• Bilingual French/English with strong communication.
• Strong attention to detail and proactive work style.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate customer’s needs and plan based on available information.
• Collaborate with suppliers to propose cost‑effective material solutions.
• Participate in design meetings and charrettes.
• Select materials/finishes aligning with design intent, function and budget.
• Prepare production drawings and provide technical support for production.
• Translate requirements into manufacturable solutions; prepare drawings.
• Review drawings for consistency and interfaces; ensure standards.
• Produce bills of materials and maintain data.
• Ensure drawing accuracy and documentation standards.
• Stay current with CAD advancements and best practices.
• Follow up with production and coordinate with PM, Sales, and Production.
• Perform value engineering and suggest cost‑effective alternatives.
• Adhere to policies, provide technical support, and maintain sample library.

Skills

Mechanical design

Drafting

Bilingual French-English

Interpersonal skills

Creative thinking

Manufacturing experience

Value engineering

Detail orientation

Project collaboration

Education

DEC or bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

About Artitalia Group

Artitalia Group is a leading manufacturer of custom fixtures and furnishings for retail, hospitality, and commercial environments. We work with premium materials, tight timelines, and high-quality standards to deliver exceptional products to our clients.

Position Summary

The Product Developer is responsible for developing client products using CAD software. Products must meet client needs in the most cost-effective and timely manner, while maintaining a high level of quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate customer’s needs:
  
  
  
  • Research & planning based on available information
  
  
  • Prepare list of missing requirements
  
  
  • Collaborate with suppliers to propose and specify cost-effective material and buyout solutions (e.g., lighting, hardware, security systems).
  
  
  • Participate in design meetings, conference calls and charrettes
  
  
  • Select materials and finishes that align with design intent, functionality, and budget.
  
  
  • Manage time and deliverables to meet deadlines and stay within allocated project hours.
  
  
  • Identify and escalate conflicting or erroneous information in accordance with project protocols
  
  
  
  


• Prepare production drawing documentation & provide technical support for production
  
  
  
  • Translate project requirements into manufacturable solutions using research, consultation, and company best practices.
  
  
  • Prepare detailed, assembly, and arrangement drawings in accordance with drafting standards.
  
  
  • Perform comprehensive design and detailing, including welding, tolerances, materials, machining, heat treatment, stress relief, and sizing.
  
  
  • Develop detailed layouts to confirm dimensions and verify clearances.
  
  
  • Review internal and vendor drawings to ensure consistency, correct interfaces, and eliminate interferences.
  
  
  • Produce accurate bills of materials and maintain basic material data.
  
  
  • Ensure drawing accuracy, consistency, and proper documentation standards.
  
  
  • Contribute innovative ideas to improve product design and assembly processes.
  
  
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to standardize file creation and storage practices.
  
  
  • Stay current with advancements in CAD software.
  
  
  • Specify and procure required equipment.
  
  
  
  


• Follow up with production
  
  
  
  • Prepare supporting documentation for estimating, purchasing, and installation (e.g., construction details, installation instructions).
  
  
  • Coordinate with Project Management, Sales, and Production teams to ensure smooth workflow and effective communication.
  
  
  • Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams on detailing and problem-solving.
  
  
  • Perform value engineering by proposing cost-effective alternatives that maintain design intent and functionality.
  
  
  
  


• Other tasks
  
  
  
  • Adhere to company policies, procedures, and quality assurance/quality control standards.
  
  
  • Provide technical support to Sales and Design, and guide the shop during the build of new products.
  
  
  • Maintain an organized physical and virtual sample library.
  
  
  • Conduct site visits and equipment inspections to investigate issues, failures, and defects.
  
  
  • Perform administrative duties, including report writing and material purchase approvals.
  
  
  
  

Qualifications & Skills

• DEC or bachelor’s degree in a relevant field


• 2+ years in in mechanical design and drafting


• Specialization in creative thinking and technical development


• Experience in manufacturing industry


• Experience with custom fabrication


• Superior understanding of design, engineering, manufacturing and installation methodologies


• Solidworks (advanced knowledge). Wood and/or metal fixture (asset)


• Bilingual (french & english), professional written and oral communication, self-motivated, organized, results oriented, proactivity, experience in fast paced environment, MS Office, meticulous, precision, Strong attention to detail, Ability to work independently or in a team


• Outgoing, positive attitude, Excellent interpersonal skills