About Us

Atlantic Lifts Ltd. is a Canadian company specializing in the design and manufacture of freight elevators, material lifts, passenger elevators, scissor lift tables, and other custom elevating solutions. We work with a wide range of clients including industrial and commercial facilities, architects, consultants, and general contractors to deliver safe, reliable, and purpose-built lifting systems.

What sets us apart is our focus on quality, serviceability, and attention to detail. Every product we build is designed to meet the specific needs of the application. We prioritize clear communication, timely turnaround, and long-term support for our customers and partners.

With decades of hands-on experience and a small, collaborative team, we take pride in doing things right the first time. Whether it's a standard freight elevator or a fully custom-built solution, Atlantic Lifts is committed to delivering dependable equipment that works and keeps working for years to come.

The Role

We are seeking a Mechanical Designer to join our team in a full-time, in-house role. You’ll be responsible for designing elevating equipment including freight elevators, scissor tables, and custom lifting solutions, and supporting the product from concept to manufacturing.

This role requires someone comfortable working independently and collaboratively, who can take ownership of engineering responsibilities and contribute meaningfully to product development.

Responsibilities

- Design and engineer freight elevators, material lifts, passenger elevators, scissor tables, and custom elevating equipment
- Produce detailed layout and production drawings using AutoCAD and Solidworks
- Proactively collaborate with clients to secure drawing approvals and ensure all revisions are properly incorporated




- Respond to technical questions from architects, consultants, clients, and internal teams
- Ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards (e.g. CSA B44, ASME A17.1)
- Work closely with the shop and project teams to ensure designs are practical, manufacturable, and aligned with customer requirements
- Keep organized records of drawings, revisions, and approvals
- Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and best practices in mechanical design.

Requirements

- Certificate or Diploma from Mechanical Engineering or a related field is required.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Solidworks for mechanical drafting and production drawing
- Experience in elevating equipment, industrial machinery, or structural fabrication (asset)
- Familiarity with elevator code requirements (CSA B44 / ASME A17.1) is an advantage
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Able to manage time effectively and work both independently and as part of a small team
- Organized, detail-oriented, and accountable

What We Offer

- Competitive salary: $50,000 – 70,000 annually, depending on experience
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- In office parking
- Business casual dress environment
- Opportunity to take ownership of engineering responsibilities with visible project impact
- A supportive, team-based culture
- Room for long-term career growth within the company

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $50,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:
- Whitby, ON L1N 6A6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):
- How many years of Auto Cad experience?

Work Location: In person

📌 Mechanical Designer (Whitby)
🏢 Atlantic Lifts
📍 Whitby