Technical and R&D Drafter | Perez

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

Job summary

Meubles Perez in Saint-Léonard, Canada, seeks an R&D Draftsman/Designer to support product development and manufacturing optimization.

You will design and model parts in SolidWorks, produce manufacturing drawings, and collaborate with sales, production, and R&D to standardize components and improve processes in a fast-paced furniture facility.

Qualifications

• DEC or AEC in industrial design or equivalent
• Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD
• Experience with SolidWorks
• SketchUp knowledge is a plus
• Experience in manufacturing (wood, fabrics, sewing) is a plus
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical liaison between the sales and production teams
• Participate in the launch of new products
• Contribute to the standardization and improvement of existing components
• Design and model parts and assemblies (SolidWorks)
• Produce the technical drawings required for manufacturing
• Collaborate with the R&D team on the development of new products
• Manage and organize technical documentation
• Document prototyping and manufacturing processes
• Participate in the continuous improvement of work methods and tools

Skills

2D CAD

3D CAD

SolidWorks

SketchUp

Manufacturing experience

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Team player

Education

DEC or AEC in industrial design

Technical drafting

Mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

SketchUp

Job description

Dessana brings together several companies renowned for their design and manufacture of furniture, united by a shared vision: to offer sustainable products that contribute to well-being in living spaces.

Meubles Perez specializes in the design and manufacture of distinctive, high-end furniture with European influences, incorporating innovation, a balance between modernity and classicism, and custom tailoring—all made possible by the expertise of the artisans working at the company’s facilities in Montreal. For over 20 years, Meubles Perez has served residential and commercial clients who value design and excellent value for money.

As part of its growth, Meubles Perez is seeking an R&D Draftsman/Designer to support its production, product development, and manufacturing optimization efforts.

Your role

• Serve as the technical liaison between the sales and production teams
• Participate in the launch of new products
• Contribute to the standardization and improvement of existing components
• Design and model parts and assemblies (SolidWorks)
• Produce the technical drawings required for manufacturing
• Collaborate with the R&D team on the development of new products
• Manage and organize technical documentation
• Document prototyping and manufacturing processes
• Participate in the continuous improvement of work methods and tools

Profile sought

Requirements:

• DEC or AEC in industrial design, technical drafting, mechanical engineering, or equivalent
• Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD
• Experience with SolidWorks
• Knowledge of SketchUp (a plus)
• Experience in manufacturing (wood, fabrics, sewing) (a plus)
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment

Skills:

• Attention to detail and precision
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Organization and prioritization
• Team player and collaborative
• Dynamic, creative, and evolving work environment

Workplace

You will be working at the Perez plant located at 6505 Metropolitan Boulevard East in Saint-Léonard.

We are committed to employment equity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. The masculine form is used solely for the sake of brevity.

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) ICI