Product Development Mechanical Engineer

Metaltech-Omega; Laval; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian manufacturing firm is seeking a Mechanical Product Development Engineer to design and develop innovative products in the construction industry. This full-time role requires a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, at least 5 years of experience, and fluency in both French and English. Responsibilities include product design, project management, and collaboration with engineering teams. You'll be part of a growing company that values innovation, teamwork, and quality.

Benefits

Complete group insurance program

Pension program with employer contribution

Wellness program

Corporate events

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 to 10 years of relevant product development experience.
• Experience in the manufacturing sector.
• Proficient in SolidWorks or Catia CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop products from A to Z.
• Conduct market analysis to understand customer needs.
• Supervise prototype manufacturing and testing.

Skills

Fluency in French and English

Analytical skills

Initiative and resourcefulness

Attention to detail

Results-oriented

Team spirit

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

OIQ Membership or Candidate

Tools

SolidWorks

Catia

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

You are a mechanical engineer passionate about innovation and product development.

You enjoy challenging the status quo and you are looking for an environment where your ideas have a real impact.

Are you interested in imagining and implementing innovative safe access solutions in the construction industry?

If you want to be in charge of your projects and make a difference in the industry, this position is for you.

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the R&D Director, as a Mechanical Product Development Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and developing products from A to Z across our multiple categories. Your mandate includes market research, normative research, design, testing, and the technical documentation required for sale. Our goal : to deliver the right product, on time, at the right price, that meets customer needs. To do this, you can count on the contribution of a team of about ten people including engineers, technicians and designers.

We offer :

• Stable full-time employment.
• Schedule of 40 hours per week.
• A growing company.
• A Family culture : feel like part of our family.
• A wide range of high-end access and fencing products, offering varied and stimulating challenges on a daily basis.
• A dynamic, collaborative work environment with a wide range of projects.
• A well-established company with an excellent reputation.
• A complete group insurance program including telemedicine.
• Corporate events.
• A pension program with employer contribution.
• An wellness program.
• And more.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management :

• Provide technical support to the marketing team in drafting specifications and identify the standards to be met in assigned projects.
• Plan, monitor and respect project deadlines and budgets.
• Prepare and present progress reports on mandates to the department director.

Development of adapted products :

• Market Analysis : Analyze the market to understand customer needs.
• Product Design : Design products in SolidWorks according to customer needs, existing patents, and regulatory requirements, optimizing parts, costs, and the quality of the final product.
• Material choice : Choose the appropriate materials based on technical requirements (e.g. steel, aluminium, plastic, etc.).
• Prototype Manufacturing : Supervise the manufacture of prototypes, perform load and normative compliance testing of designed products.
• Monitoring initial production runs : Ensure the follow-up of the first productions to guarantee a product that complies with the requirements, in conjunction with internal and external stakeholders.
• Documentation : Create and maintain documentation related to developed products.
• Training : Conduct training on new products.
• Any other related duties established by his superior.

REQUIREMENTS, QUALITIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Education : Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering;
• Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) or candidate for the engineering profession (CPI). In accordance with OIQ regulations, a person who is not a member of the Order cannot use the title of engineer. If you are not OIQ member, the job title will be " Product Development Project Manager ".
• Minimum 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in complete product development in a related industry;
• Experience in the manufacturing sector;
• Fluency in French and English, both oral and written;
• Analytical and business acumen (use of standard parts and cost optimization);
• Initiative, technical creativity, resourcefulness and ability to get things done.
• Committed and passionate;
• Rigor and attention to detail;
• Results-oriented and mandate delivery;
• Organizational skills, respect for deadlines;
• Communicating the right information at the right time;
• Team spirit and assertiveness. You are able to take the lead and propose new solutions.
• Learning ability, curiosity;
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or Catia computer-aided design software;
• Knowledge of the Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Our values

Join our winning team by applying our values such as Innovation , Quality , Listening to the customer , Communication , Respect , Thoroughness , Positive Attitude and Fun at work !

About Metaltech-Omega

METALTECH-OMEGA is a privately-owned Canadian company with two distinct brands, covering two different markets but united by the same components : steel products and the design of new models that elevate these markets to a higher level.

At METALTECH, we develop, manufacture, and sell a wide range of safe, reliable, and innovative products, such as scaffolding, construction site fencing and telescopic ladders. Our products can be found in hardware stores, industrial networks, and rental centers.

At OMEGA II, we manufacture fences with a unique product on the market, welded mesh panels. We are also the pioneer of welded-wire ornamental fencing systems and the pioneer of custom projects in North America.

Only selected applicants will be contacted.