Mechanical Engineering Contractor

Vancouver, BC
On-site
Posted Jul 9, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Contract
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

Conceptualize and design mechanical parts and systems for hardware projects advancing UN Sustainable Development Goals. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver products from the drafting phase through to manufacturing and retail.

Job details

About MistyWest MistyWest is a hardware engineering consultancy that exists to create novel technologies that enable a healthier planet and bring prosperity to all humankind, with a focus primarily on hardware projects that advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals. At MistyWest, the Mechanical Engineers have the ability to conceptualize and design mechanical parts and systems. They work closely with a multidisciplinary team of project managers, engineers, and designers to complete both product development and research tasks in a variety of industries and market segments. This role requires experience delivering projects from blue-sky ideation to production. They have interfaced with contract manufacturers and are familiar with the NPI process. Solidworks CAD experience (5+ years) Mechanical design for: molded plastics, machining, 3D printing, vacuum-casting, sheet metal Electro-mechanical integration: PCB and component integration into enclosures, thermal management considerations, specifying custom cable harnesses. Design for meeting environmental requirements: ingress protection, MIL-STD, -20C to 80C GD&T Proficiency DFM/DFA for 1000 units/year Overseas manufacturing vendor communication Thorough design documentation for efficient handoff to contract manufacturer Nice to haves: optics design, OnShape, NX, electronics lab troubleshooting skills Highly flexible: negotiate your own rates, hours and work location. Hardware & Software Access: MistyWest can provide equipment and software support where needed Try us out! Find out if MistyWest would be a good permanent employer for your needs and career direction Amazing Community: plug into a great local and global community of engineers and product design enthusiasts for events, projects, potential work & personal development.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires over 5 years of Solidworks experience and a proven track record of managing the NPI process with contract manufacturers. Expertise in lightweight mechanical design, electro-mechanical integration, and DFM/DFA is essential.