Job Title: Mechanical Designer

Job Description

This Mechanical Designer role focuses on designing and sustaining a portfolio of communication devices, including desktop, hand-held, and DECT phones. You will work extensively with plastics, electronic enclosures, and assemblies to ensure products remain modern, reliable, and manufacturable. The position combines hands-on troubleshooting, detailed mechanical design, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to support new product development and continuous improvement throughout the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Design and sustain mechanical components and assemblies for desktop, hand-held, and DECT communication devices. Create and update 3D models and 2D drawings for solid and plastic components using Pro/ENGINEER Creo or SolidWorks. Develop mechanical layouts for PCBs, including outlines, common features, and integration within electronic enclosures. Design and optimize plastic injection molded parts and other components for manufacturability, cost, and assembly. Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and Design for Cost (DFC) principles to new and existing products. Perform tolerance analysis and apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) to ensure robust fit, form, and function. Support new product development from concept through mass production, including prototyping, validation, and design refinement. Troubleshoot mechanical issues on devices and work hands-on with prototypes and production units to resolve problems. Fabricate and evaluate prototypes, including 3D-printed parts, and participate in debugging and design iteration. Collaborate with external suppliers for prototyping and tooling, and provide clear specifications and feedback. Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers, to align design with process capabilities. Use product lifecycle management tools, such as Agile PLM or similar systems, to manage design data, changes, and documentation. Contribute to structural and mechanical simulations as needed to support design decisions and product robustness. Maintain and update design documentation, including drawings, models, and specifications, in accordance with internal standards.

Essential Skills

At least 5 years of hands-on mechanical design experience, with a strong preference for plastic injection molding. Proficiency in Pro/ENGINEER Creo with a minimum of 3 years of experience in solid modeling, assemblies, and 2D drawings. Experience using either CREO or SolidWorks for mechanical design of electronic devices and assemblies. Mechanical PCB layout design experience, including defining PCB outlines and common mechanical features. Strong understanding of plastic injection molding processes and design considerations for molded parts. Solid understanding of Design for Excellence (DFX), including Design for Manufacturing, Design for Assembly, and Design for Cost. Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes such as injection molding, sheet metal, compression molding, and CNC machining. Comprehensive understanding of the product development process from concept through mass production. Solid understanding of tolerances, including application of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T). Experience performing tolerance analysis for mechanical components and assemblies. Hands-on prototype fabrication experience, including 3D printing and debugging of mechanical designs. Experience working with external suppliers for prototyping and tooling activities. Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in an engineering or product development environment. Strong communication skills and the ability to work proactively and independently.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with electronic enclosures and integration of PCBs into mechanical designs. Surface modeling skills in Pro/ENGINEER Creo; top-down modeling experience is a plus. Experience with Agile PLM or similar product lifecycle management tools. Structural simulation skills are an asset, though not required. Exposure to sustainable design principles and new product development practices. Familiarity with troubleshooting mechanical issues directly on devices and hardware. A proactive, self-starting attitude with a focus on problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ottawa, ON.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Ottawa,ON.

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