Manufacturing Design Engineer (SolidWorks | DFM/DFA)

Scarborough, ON

Full-Time | Permanent

$32 - $39/hr + Benefits

Day Shift (Monday-Friday)

Design Products That Make It to Production

We're partnering with a leading Canadian precision manufacturer serving customers across aerospace, defence, robotics, medical device, transportation, and industrial markets.

This is an opportunity for a Manufacturing Design Engineer who enjoys taking concepts from engineering drawings through to real-world production.

Working closely with engineering, CNC machining, fabrication, and quality teams, you'll design components, improve manufacturability, develop tooling, and solve complex manufacturing challenges using SolidWorks and best-in-class DFM/DFA practices.

If you enjoy seeing your designs move beyond the computer screen and into production, this is the role for you.

Why Join?

- Competitive hourly rate of $32-$39

- Stable Monday-Friday day shift

- Growing engineering team

- Exposure to aerospace, robotics, medical, and industrial projects

- Opportunity to work across design and manufacturing

- Collaborative engineering environment

- Long-term career growth

- Comprehensive benefits package

What You'll Be Doing

Mechanical Design

- Develop detailed 3D models and manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks

- Design components, assemblies, fixtures, and tooling

- Perform Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) reviews

- Support prototype development, testing, and product improvements

Manufacturing Engineering

- Generate Bills of Materials (BOMs), Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), and manufacturing documentation

- Develop manufacturing procedures and production documentation

- Program NC laser and combo machines

- Support CNC machining, fabrication,



and production teams

- Troubleshoot manufacturing and design issues to improve efficiency

Cross-Functional Engineering

- Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Production

- Review engineering drawings and GD&T; requirements

- Support continuous improvement initiatives

- Recommend design improvements that increase manufacturability and reduce production costs

What We're Looking For

- Degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering

- 4+ years of SolidWorks experience

- Robust 3D modelling and 2D drafting skills

- Experience applying DFM and DFA principles

- Excellent understanding of GD&T; and engineering drawings

- Manufacturing or precision machining experience

- Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Strong Assets

- CSWP Certification

- CNC machining knowledge

- Sheet metal design

- Welding standards

- Material selection

- Reverse engineering

- AS9100 manufacturing environment

- ERP systems

Ideal Backgrounds

Candidates from the following industries are encouraged to apply:
- Precision Manufacturing

- Aerospace

- Robotics

- Automation

- Medical Device Manufacturing

- Custom Machine Building

- Metal Fabrication

- CNC Machining

Who Will Thrive Here?

- Engineers who enjoy designing products that actually get built

- Individuals passionate about manufacturing and continuous improvement

- Professionals who enjoy working closely with the production floor

- Designers who thrive in collaborative engineering environments

Apply Today

If you're a Manufacturing Design Engineer looking to combine SolidWorks design with hands-on manufacturing support in a growing precision manufacturing environment, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.

Apply today to learn more.

📌 Manufacturing Design Engineer (SolidWorks | DFM/DFA) (Canada)
🏢 Remote People
📍 Canada