Compensation: CAD 80,000 - CAD 120,000 - yearly

Company Description
Traferox is a medical technology company transforming the field of organ transplantation. Our mission is to improve transplant outcomes and access through innovative preservation and perfusion technologies grounded in rigorous science. We are the creators of the FDA-cleared X°Port Lung Preservation System and pioneers in next generation lung perfusion systems, setting new standards in donor organ care.

Job Description
Union: Non- Union
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: New
Site: 2400 Skymark Avenue, Unit #3, Mississauga, ON, L4W5K5
Department : Engineering
Reports to: Sr. Director, Product Design
Salary Range: $80,000 - $120,000
Hours: 40 hours per week
Shifts: Monday to Friday
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: October 01, 2026

Position Summary

The Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for the full product development lifecycle, from concept and detailed design through manufacturing transfer and product support. This role designs mechanical components and assemblies using SolidWorks, develops prototypes, creates technical documentation, and collaborates closely with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, systems engineering, quality, regulatory, and product management. The incumbent supports product development for both capital equipment and disposable components, ensuring designs are manufacturable, cost-effective, compliant with regulatory requirements, and aligned with customer needs. The role also contributes to product testing, risk assessment, intellectual property documentation,



process development, and continuous improvement activities to support the successful commercialization of innovative medical technologies.

Duties

Create solid models, assemblies, and detailed component drawings using SolidWorks

Full cycle mechanical development (design, manufacturing methods, cost, production feasibility and DFM)

Work with manufacturing personnel to develop assembly procedures for mechanical/electrical assemblies

Create and maintain Bills of Materials, support engineering change orders and transfer to manufacturing

Work with systems developers to create product specifications that meet customer requirements and to assess the risks

Assemble and test prototypes

Help maintain the PDM

Implement and document components and assemblies for the capital equipment and the disposables components in collaboration with senior management, product management and regulatory management

Prepare technical specifications

Develop initial fixtures and processes to assemble components

Analyse and write test protocols

Investigate issues encountered in external testing and in clinical use

Document, prepare and review IP (patent) submissions

Contribute to the definition and specification of future designs





Additional responsibilities as requested or required

Qualifications
Education :

B.ASc, B.Sc or B.Eng degree (Mechanical) or similar degree

Experience :

5+ years experience in mechanical design

Design experience within regulated industry / quality management system an asset

Skills and Knowledge:

Expert proficiency in SolidWorks, use of PDM

Experience with tolerance stack-up analysis, modeling and other evaluation methods

Experience with design transfer to manufacturing / production, supporting field complaints and engineering change orders

Experience supporting systems integration and other functional testing an asset

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to create high quality engineering documentation

Ability to execute several projects at once with limited supervision

Demonstrated ability to be creative in the art of mechanical design and to apply basic laws of physics

Excellent understanding of design and development processes from concept to production

Strong prototyping and assembly skills

Additional Information
What We Offer

Opportunity to work at the forefront of organ transplantation innovation.

Direct interaction with leading transplant programs across North America.

Exposure to clinical development, product commercialization, and medical education.

Team-oriented, mission-driven environment focused on improving patient outcomes.

Competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

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📌 Mechanical Designer (Ontario)
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