Mechanical designer

Salary :

Activity area : Construction and engineering, Industrial and manufacturing

Post category : Production and engineering

Province : Quebec

Region : Monteregie, Montreal and surroundings

Recruiter : Audrey Chretien

Contact us : achretien@st-amour.com

Job description :

A manufacturing company located on Montreal’s South Shore is currently seeking a Mechanical Designer to join its team.

Job Description

The Mechanical Designer will work in a dynamic, fast-paced, and continuously evolving environment. The selected candidate will be responsible for designing jigs and fixtures used for welding (manual and robotic), assembly, and inspection processes for a wide range of manufactured products.

Reporting to the Methods Specialist, the Mechanical Designer will participate in all phases of project development, including:

• concept development and design
• component selection
• cost evaluation and validation
• design for manufacturability
• preparation of technical drawings
• validation of work orders.

The successful candidate will also provide support to manufacturing and quality teams during the construction, assembly, and validation of jigs and fixtures.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Design and validate jigs and fixtures using SolidWorks
• Produce manufacturing drawings required for production
• Select components and materials according to technical requirements
• Prepare bills of materials (BOM)
• Ensure products are designed and manufactured in compliance with specifications
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to optimize and improve designs
• Support production teams in resolving assembly and manufacturing issues
• Participate actively in brainstorming sessions and technical reviews
• Perform any other related duties associated with the position

Skills and qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant technical training
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical design
• Excellent proficiency with SolidWorks
• Strong technical aptitude with a hands-on engineering mindset
• Good knowledge of manufacturing processes and engineering practices
• Knowledge of electromechanical systems
• Essential experience in welding and sheet metal fabrication
• Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and competing priorities
• Strong communication skills in both French and English, written and spoken (clients located in the United States)