Mechanical Designer

Job summary

The Mechanical Designer will create and support mechanical design solutions for custom automation systems, including jigs, fixtures, and complex assembly tools. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design accuracy, compliance with specifications, and adherence to project timelines.

Job details

MECHANICAL DESIGNER Reports To: Mechanical Design Manager Location: Welham Road, Barrie, Ontario Collaborates With: Production, Controls, Robotics and Project Design Teams Objective We are actively seeking Mechanical Designers to join the Prodomax Team. About Prodomax Automation For over 55 years, Prodomax has been a leader in the design, engineering, and turnkey integration of custom automation solutions. As a key part of the Jenoptik Group, we are renowned for our expertise in welding and assembly systems for structural components in automotive and industrial applications. We pride ourselves on our core values of People, Solutions, Integrity. The Opportunity You will provide Mechanical Design solutions in an automation environment reporting directly to the Mechanical Design Manager and receiving project direction from a designated Design Lead. Your level within the role will be determined by the skills and experience you bring when taking on this exciting career opportunity to join the Prodomax Team. Responsibilities are noted as you progress within the role. Junior: Job Responsibilities: Provide mechanical design support to Production and Engineering teams. Design simple jigs and fixtures using SolidWorks Prepare detailed drawings for manufacturing and assembly. Growth Focus: Actively seek mentorship and takes ownership of progressively complex tasks to transition from assisting on projects to independently managing sub-assembly designs. Work towards an Intermediate level position. Level of Education/Experience: Engineering Degree or Engineering Technologist/Technician (BSc. P. Eng. or CET.) recent or in progress. Entry level design experience Intermediate: Job Responsibilities: Design complex jigs and fixtures with multiple motions and interacting with robots. Specify and size appropriate purchased components for fixtures. Perform load and stress calculations. Support production team to troubleshoot tool functionality. Understand electrical and fluid power equipment required that interact with tool design. Growth Focus: Demonstrate technical leadership by identifying design efficiencies and taking a lead role in project scoping, preparing to move from execution to high-level conceptual design. Works towards a Senior level position. Education/Experience: Engineering Degree or Engineering Technician/Technologist Diploma 3 - 5+ years of direct working experience with automated welding and assembly equipment Senior: Job Responsibilities: Concept tools using GD&T drawings and part data. Implement and suggest design solutions based on understanding of production environment. Take ownership of the mechanical design standards and "Best Practices" library to ensure consistency across all projects. Review customer specifications and ensure design compliance. Serve as the primary technical point of contact for cross-functional meetings (Controls, Project Management, Sales) and customer meetings. Review the work of Intermediate and Junior designers for technical accuracy and adherence to project timelines. Education/Experience: Engineering Degree or Engineering Technician/Technologist Diploma 5 - 8+ years of direct working experience with automated welding and assembly equipment Qualifications, skills and abilities Passion for Safety, Health & Wellness Positive attitude Active listening skills, embraces change, and a passion for professional development Self-awareness and knows when to raise her/his hand to ask for help Effective working knowledge of AutoCAD and SolidWorks design software Effective working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Excellent oral and written communication skills High energy and the flexibility to perform under short time constraints to meet deadlines Positive attitude and works well as a member of a team Strong organization skills, attention to detail disciplined approach to work Ability to work overtime What We Offer Competitive Annual Compensation: * $60,000.00 - $100,000.00 The actual compensation a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position. Performance-based bonuses tied to organizational performance and your success in achieving annual project goals set/reviewed annually with your Supervisor. Comprehensive Benefits: RRSP matching, healthcare spending account. Environment: A collaborative, high-tech culture where creativity and data-driven decision-making are celebrated.

What you’ll do

The Mechanical Designer will create and support mechanical design solutions for custom automation systems, including jigs, fixtures, and complex assembly tools. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design accuracy, compliance with specifications, and adherence to project timelines.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Engineering Degree or Technologist/Technician diploma and possess relevant experience in automated welding and assembly equipment. Proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD is required, along with strong organizational and communication skills.

Benefits

• RRSP matching • Healthcare spending account • Performance-based bonuses

Listed skills

• Organization skills · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• SolidWorks · Preferred
• MS-Office · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• AutoCAD · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Mechanical design
• SolidWorks
• AutoCAD
• Jigs and fixtures design
• GD&T
• Stress calculations
• Automation
• Welding systems
• Assembly systems
• Technical leadership
• Project scoping
• Communication skills
• Organization skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving
• MS Office
• Project Design
• Design Software
• Mechanical Design
• Tooling Design
• Energetic
• Project Scoping
• Self-Awareness
• Organizational Skills
• Ability To Meet Deadlines
• Positivity
• Technical Leadership
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Microsoft Excel
• Active Listening
• Robot Welding
• Welding
• Communication
• Conceptual Design
• SolidWorks (CAD)
• Creativity
• Development Environment
• Sales
• Project Management
• Mentorship
• Microsoft Office
• Organizational Performance
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Robotics
• Time Management
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Technology
• Mechanical Designer
• Industrial Mechanic
• Agricultural and Industrial Machinery Mechanics and Repairers
• Industrial Machinery Mechanics