Senior Mechanical Designer

Systra; Montreal; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA Canada, part of the SYSTRA group, is seeking an experienced Mechanical Designer to design structures, interiors and systems for rail vehicles, including locomotives and passenger cars. You will produce detailed drawings using SolidWorks, SolidWorks PDM, and DraftSight, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a bilingual environment.

You will develop material lists, assembly instructions and on-site measurements, ensuring compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• DEC in mechanical design or engineering degree.
• 10–15 years in metal fabrication and mechanical design.
• Proficient with SolidWorks for detailing and flat patterns.
• Experience with dimensional verification on-site or in workshop.
• Knowledge of metals, plastics and composites.
• Ability to create BOMs and fabrication drawings.
• Bilingual French and English.

Responsibilities

• Design and modify rail vehicle structures and interiors.
• Create bolted, welded, and sheet metal assemblies.
• Design plastic and composite components and select hardware.
• Prepare material lists and detailed drawings for modification and manufacturing.
• Develop assembly manuals and installation instructions.
• Conduct dimensional surveys on-site or in the workshop.

Skills

SolidWorks

Inventor

3D CAD

Drafting

Materials knowledge

On-site measurements

Team collaboration

Education

DEC in mechanical design

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

DraftSight

PDM

Job description

SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions, whether for passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line, increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure, privatization of a railway.

Context

The Mechanical Designer will design structures, interior finishes, and various systems and components for rail vehicles, including locomotives, passenger cars, freight wagons, and maintenance equipment. They will produce designs using SolidWorks, SolidWorks PDM, and occasionally DraftSight.

Missions/Main Duties

• Design and modify structures, equipment, and interior fittings for rail vehicles, including component layouts, supporting brackets, and fastening systems in compliance with standards and project requirements.
• Create bolted, welded, and sheet metal assemblies using various materials (steel, stainless steel, aluminum), and develop sheet metal patterns/models.
• Design plastic and composite components and select hardware items per engineering direction.
• Prepare material lists and produce detailed drawings for modification, manufacturing, assembly, and installation.
• Develop assembly manuals and installation instructions.
• Conduct dimensional surveys on-site or in the workshop to support manufacturing and installation.

Profile/Skills

Education:College diploma (DEC) in mechanical design or Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

Years of experience: 10-15 years experience in metal fabrication and mechanical design, including significant experience with Inventor or Solidworks 3D modeling software (Relevant experience with other modeling software may be considered equivalent).

Technical skills:

• Proficient in 3D CAD design and drafting, specifically with SolidWorks, including the creation of detailed drawings and flat patterns for rail vehicle components.
• Strong understanding of materials (metals, plastics, composites) and mechanical assembly methods (bolted, welded, sheet metal).
• Capable of layout optimization and integration of components according to standards and project requirements.
• Skilled in preparing material lists, technical documentation, and installation instructions.
• Experience in dimensional verification on-site or in the workshop.

Personal and soft skills:

• Detail-oriented and organized, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Effective problem-solver, adaptable to changing requirements.
• Collaborative and communicates clearly within multidisciplinary teams.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills, both in French and in English*

*Reasons for requiring bilingualism:You will have the opportunity to work with a varied clientele, including both French- and English-speaking companies. Bilingualism is therefore fundamental to building strong relationships with our customers, understanding their specific needs, communicating effectively in their preferred language and facilitating strategic meetings.

SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel.

We use AI-enabled tools in our recruitment platform (iCIMS) for tasks like resume parsing and candidate matching. These tools do not make hiring decisions; all applications are reviewed by a human recruiter, and final decisions are made by our hiring team.For questions about our hiring process or AI tools, please contact [e-mail].

Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.