Senior Mechanical Designer - Lighting & Enclosures On-site

Peerless Electric Co.; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Insurance

On-site parking

Job summary

Peerless Electric Co. Ltd. in Cornwall, Ontario, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Designer to join our Design & Engineering team at our manufacturing facility.

This hands-on role focuses on practical product designs, manufacturing improvements, and hardware for lighting solutions. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in mechanical product design within manufacturing, with strong SolidWorks skills and experience in sheet metal, extrusions, and electromechanical assemblies.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial/Product Design, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in mechanical product design, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks, including 3D modelling, assemblies, and production drawings.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Product Data Management (PDM) systems.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes such as sheet metal fabrication, aluminum extrusion, machining, plastics, and mechanical assembly.
• Demonstrated ability to create and maintain accurate manufacturing drawings, technical documentation, and Bills of Materials.
• Experience selecting mechanical or electromechanical components and integrating them into finished products.
• Familiarity with UL/CSA product safety requirements or other relevant certification standards is an asset.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to develop practical, cost-effective design solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical designs for new products, custom lighting solutions, and modifications to existing products.
• Create accurate 3D models, 2D manufacturing drawings, detailed part drawings, and assembly documentation using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Design sheet metal components, aluminum extrusions, mechanical assemblies, mounting systems, and product enclosures.
• Apply design-for-manufacturing and assembly (DFM/DFA) principles to improve product quality, production efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Review existing designs, identify potential issues, and recommend practical improvements or alternative technical solutions.
• Evaluate and select mechanical and electromechanical components based on specifications, reliability and manufacturability.
• Collaborate on LED modules, drivers, wiring, connectors integration into mechanical assemblies.
• Incorporate UL and CSA safety/certification requirements into new product designs.
• Support testing, design verification, documentation, and certification activities with engineering and certification partners.
• Prepare and maintain Engineering BOMs, technical drawings, and product documentation in PDM.
• Develop prototypes and mock-ups to evaluate functionality and manufacturing feasibility.
• Assist production in troubleshooting manufacturing issues.
• Prepare technical shop drawings and installation instructions.
• Provide independent technical reviews and alternative designs as needed.
• Collaborate with Sales, Manufacturing, and Production to meet customer requirements.

Skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Independent work

Communication

Education

Mechanical Engineering Tech/Engineering Degree or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

PDM

Job description

Peerless Electric Co. Ltd. in Cornwall, Ontario, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Designer to join our Design & Engineering team at our manufacturing facility.

This hands-on role focuses on practical product designs, manufacturing improvements, and hardware for lighting solutions. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in mechanical product design within manufacturing, with strong SolidWorks skills and experience in sheet metal, extrusions, and electromechanical assemblies.