Job Identification

Job Title: Development Engineer

Department: Engineering

Employment Status: Permanent, Full-Time, Salaried

Location of Job: Tillsonburg

Supervisor Job Title: Technical Manager

Job Summary

At Systemair, we have a passion for indoor air quality. We are constantly striving to provide ventilation solutions that improve health and productivity in an energy-efficient and sustainable manner. Entrepreneurship is in our DNA, and we continue to grow in terms of capabilities, product range, size, sales volume, and market share. We employ and empower people to take initiative and make decisions with the best interests of our customers and team at heart by achieving our goals to be an Employer, Brand, Investment, and Neighbor of Choice. Simply put, we prioritize, simplify, and trust, while committing to accountable behavior and personal responsibility at work and with our neighbors.

Under the direction of the Technical Manager, you will play a critical role by designing, testing, and validating new products and enhancements. As a part of our Technical team, you will transform concepts into manufacturable, reliable, and cost-effective solutions through engineering analysis, prototyping, testing, and cross-functional collaboration.

With our continued growth, we are searching for a motivated individual who is aligned with our culture and has the essential skills and experience described below to take on this career opportunity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and refine product designs using CAD, simulation, and engineering analysis.
• Execute testing and validation protocols for performance, safety, and compliance.
• Lead prototype builds and collaborate with internal stakeholders for manufacturability.
• Create engineering documentation, including drawings, specifications, and BOMs.
• Participate in design reviews, feasibility studies, and value engineering.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective design actions.
• Support lifecycle management and continuous improvement of existing products.
• Identify emerging technologies and integrate them into product development strategies.
• Participate in continuous improvement and capital project initiatives.
• Track actions, risks, and issues while maintaining program documentation and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with ISO requirements, audits, and corrective actions.
• Support adoption of standardized tools, templates, and methods.

Skills, Education, and/or Experience

• Education in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Previous experience in a development, product design, CAD modelling, or similar role preferred.
• Familiarity with product launches and design for manufacturing, HVAC industry preferred.
• Familiarity with manufacturing and engineering tools, systems, and methodologies.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills required.
• Organizational and time management skills required.
• Previous experience with quality control and process improvement preferred.
• Able to work proficiently in a team-oriented setting, as well as independently.
• Familiarity with Health and Safety guidelines.

Job Conditions

Physical Demands:

• Light physical effort – able to lift between 20lbs.
• Sitting, lifting, squatting, pushing, pulling, or reaching for intermittent or extended periods.
• Prolonged periods of sitting as a desk and looking at a computer.

Work Environment:

• Factory, Warehouse, Distribution Center, Office
• May be exposed to loud, repetitive sounds from machinery or equipment
• May use chemicals or other in accordance with MSDS
• May operate machinery in close proximity or with objects exposed to eyes or face

The job conditions described here and above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions of the position. Proper use of PPE such as safety glasses, closed toe shoes, hearing protection, gloves, face shields and other equipment as designated by the job being performed in a production environment is mandatory. Adherence to Systemair’s safety policy is a condition of employment.

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