R&D Technician

Dessana; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

Dynamic and creative work atmosphere

Job summary

Dessana is seeking a skilled technical draftsperson/designer for its R&D teams in Québec. You will be integral in supporting product development and linking between design and production, with responsibilities including designing innovative solutions and managing technical documentation.

Ideal candidates should have college training in industrial design or related fields, alongside proficiency in CAD design and Microsoft Excel, with Solidworks knowledge being an asset. Join us in a dynamic and creative atmosphere!

Qualifications

• CAD design in 3D and 2D proficiency required.
• Knowledge of Solidworks is an asset.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and the MS Office suite is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support product development and act as a link between design and production.
• Design innovative solutions for furniture manufacturing.
• Manage organization of technical drawings and production plans.

Skills

CAD design in 3D and 2D

Knowledge of Solidworks

Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Experience with metal, wood, fabric and sewing fabrication

Education

College training in industrial design / industrial drafting / mechanical engineering or related field AEC / DEC

Job description

Dessana embodies the motto Unity is strength, joining in harmony four distinguished brands around a clear vision: unite to offer the best products destined to create well‑being in all living spaces.

With each of the collective’s brands active in product design and fabrication, Dessana offers a broad range of ingenious and durable products that inspire the design of healthy spaces.

We’re looking for a skilled, proactive individual to fill a technical draftsperson/designer position on our technical and R&D teams.

Your Role

• Support the product development team, and act as a link between design and production.
• In collaboration with the Research & Development team, design innovative solutions for furniture manufacturing.
• Design parts and prepare production drawings.
• In collaboration with the production team, develop production tools such as welding jigs and other tools for implementing new products in the plant.
• New products in the factory.
• Manage the organization of technical drawings, production plans and computerized documentation.
• Be responsible for putting prototypes into production and ensuring their conformity.
• Document the prototyping and manufacturing process with photos and videos.
• Participate in ISO 9001 and 14001 activities, and implement processes to ensure quality of products and manufacturing techniques.
• Design 3D production drawings that reflect the current design and manufacturing of existing furniture.
• Make modifications to 3D drawings for special product design for production.
• Collaborate in the improvement of tools and work methods.

Profile Sought

Requirements

• College training in industrial design / industrial drafting / mechanical engineering or other related field AEC / DEC
• CAD design in 3D and 2D
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and the MS Office suite
• Asset: Knowledge of Solidworks
• Asset: Experience in industrial production
• Asset: Experience with metal, wood, fabric and sewing fabrication
• Able to travel between the two plants (Saint-Léonard and Saint-Hubert, South Shore).

Personal Skills

• Ability to adapt and organizational skills
• Demonstrate rigor and attention to detail.
• Team spirit
• Group insurance
• Dynamic, creative and evolving atmosphere

Workplace

You will work mainly in the Group’s main administrative offices which are located in St-Hubert at 3450 1st Street.

As mentioned above, you may also be required to travel to our offices in Saint-Léonard at 6505, boulevard Métropolitain Est.

The addresses of the group’s facilities are listed below:

We are committed to employment equity and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. The masculine gender is used for the sole purpose of lightening the text.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only selected candidates will be contacted.

You can download the PDF version of this job description. (in French only) HERE