Senior Mechanical Designer

BEUMER Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental coverage

RRSP with generous match

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

BEUMER Group, a leading intralogistics innovator, seeks a Sr. Mechanical Designer to lead mechanical layouts and detailed designs for bulk material handling systems. You’ll support projects from bid to commissioning, focusing on conveyors, feeders, and transfer stations across multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires a strong background in mechanical engineering, 10+ years in industrial design, and proficiency with AutoCAD or Inventor. Travel to supplier sites and project locations is expected.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience as a Mechanical Designer within industrial sectors such as mining, aggregates, cement, or bulk material handling.
• Strong experience with material handling systems, with direct conveyor layout and design expertise strongly preferred.
• Solid understanding of mechanical components, tolerances, fabrication methods, and erection practices.
• Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Inventor, or similar platforms).
• Experience working within multidisciplinary and geographically distributed project teams.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent technical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel to supplier locations, fabrication shops, and project sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Execute mechanical design and drafting activities in accordance with sound engineering principles and established business practices.
• Develop detailed layouts, general arrangements, assembly drawings, and fabrication drawings for bulk material handling systems, including belt conveyors, feeders, transfer stations, and related equipment.
• Translate engineering concepts, calculations, and design criteria into high-quality, constructible drawings.
• Ensure all design deliverables comply with project specifications, applicable codes, standards, and internal procedures.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical, structural, and electrical/instrumentation engineers, as well as project teams, to resolve technical and interface challenges.
• Support internal design reviews, engineering checks, and constructability assessments.
• Incorporate supplier and vendor data into designs, ensuring alignment with project and equipment requirements.
• Support procurement, fabrication, pre-assembly, erection, and commissioning activities as needed.
• Review shop drawings and fabrication details for accuracy and compliance with project specifications.
• Conduct site and shop visits to support design validation, troubleshooting, and issue resolution.
• Promote safety, quality, and maintainability in all design solutions.
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

Mechanical design

2D/3D CAD proficiency

Project collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Mechanical Engineering Technology degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Job description

BEUMER Group is an international manufacturing leader in intralogistics in the fields of conveying, loading, palletising, packaging, sortation and distribution technology. BEUMER Group offers the right solution for almost every logistic challenge. We are a family owned, intralogistics leader, where tradition and innovation go hand in hand. We are proud of what our employees create each day. Integrity, Inspiration, Quality and Teamwork!

Job Description

General Responsibility:

The Sr. Mechanical Designer is a senior contributor within the engineering team, responsible for the mechanical layout, detailed design, and drafting of bulk material handling systems. This role supports projects across the full lifecycle—from bid and basic engineering through detailed design, fabrication, installation, and commissioning—with a strong emphasis on conveyor systems and associated equipment. The Mechanical Designer ensures that all deliverables are accurate, constructible, and aligned with project requirements, industry standards, and best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute mechanical design and drafting activities in accordance with sound engineering principles and established business practices
• Develop detailed layouts, general arrangements, assembly drawings, and fabrication drawings for bulk material handling systems, including belt conveyors, feeders, transfer stations, and related equipment
• Translate engineering concepts, calculations, and design criteria into high-quality, constructible drawings
• Ensure all design deliverables comply with project specifications, applicable codes, standards, and internal procedures
• Collaborate closely with mechanical, structural, and electrical/instrumentation engineers, as well as project teams, to resolve technical and interface challenges
• Support internal design reviews, engineering checks, and constructability assessments
• Incorporate supplier and vendor data into designs, ensuring alignment with project and equipment requirements
• Support procurement, fabrication, pre-assembly, erection, and commissioning activities as needed
• Review shop drawings and fabrication details for accuracy and compliance with project specifications
• Conduct site and shop visits to support design validation, troubleshooting, and issue resolution
• Promote safety, quality, and maintainability in all design solutions
• Perform additional duties as assigned

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Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or a related field
• 10+ years of experience as a Mechanical Designer within industrial sectors such as mining, aggregates, cement, or bulk material handling
• Strong experience with material handling systems, with direct conveyor layout and design expertise strongly preferred
• Solid understanding of mechanical components, tolerances, fabrication methods, and erection practices
• Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Inventor, or similar platforms)
• Experience working within multidisciplinary and geographically distributed project teams
• Strong attention to detail with excellent technical and problem-solving capabilities
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to travel to supplier locations, fabrication shops, and project sites as required

Additional Information

BEUMERis an innovative intralogistics company, where every employee is part of the "family". Because our employees are our most important asset, here are some of the benefits we currently offer full-time employees. And by the way, no waiting period, they start when you do:

• Medical & Dental coverage (Supplemental)
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with a generous match because we care about your future.
• Life Insurance is provided free for all employees.
• Generous amount of paid time off.

BEUMER isan equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable human rights legislation. We are committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation, please inform us and we will work with you to provide reasonable accommodation, up to the point of undue hardship.

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