Job description : A manufacturing company located on Montreal’s South Shore is currently looking for a Mechanical Designer to join its team.

Job Description Reporting to the Methods Specialist, the Mechanical Designer will be responsible for the design, development, and validation of jigs and fixtures used for manual and robotic welding, assembly, and inspection operations.

Working in a energetic and collaborative manufacturing environment, the successful candidate will work closely with production, quality, and engineering teams throughout the entire project lifecycle, from concept development to production implementation.

Key activities will include: Developing concepts and proposing technical solutions tailored to production requirements; Selecting appropriate components, materials, and manufacturing methods; Evaluating and validating design and manufacturing costs; Developing designs optimized for manufacturability and assembly; Preparing technical and manufacturing drawings; Creating and validating bills of materials (BOM); Validating work orders and ensuring compliance with technical requirements; Supporting the construction, assembly, and validation of jigs and fixtures.

Roles and Responsibilities: Design mechanical jigs, fixtures, and tooling using Solid

Works; Produce detailed manufacturing drawings for production; Define dimensions, tolerances, and manufacturing requirements; Apply GD&T; principles to technical drawings; Select materials and components based on technical and manufacturing requirements; Prepare BOMs and documentation required for manufacturing; Ensure designs comply with technical specifications, quality requirements, and manufacturing constraints; Collaborate with production, quality,



and internal stakeholders to optimize and improve designs; Support production teams in resolving welding, assembly, and manufacturing issues; Participate in brainstorming sessions, design reviews, and technical validations; Provide technical support during the development and validation of fixtures on the production floor; Perform other related duties as required.

Skills and qualifications: Requirements and Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant technical training; Minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical design; Excellent proficiency with Solid

Works; Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and engineering practices; Hands-on experience with welding and sheet metal fabrication; Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T;); Knowledge of electromechanical systems; Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; Hands-on engineering mindset with a focus on practical, robust, and manufacturable solutions; Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills; Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities effectively; Strong teamwork and communication skills; Fluency in both French and English, written and spoken, to communicate effectively with U.S.-based customers.

Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is autonomous, detail-oriented, and solution-driven, with a strong interest in being directly involved in mechanical design projects and a solid understanding of the relationship between design and manufacturing.

The successful candidate will combine strong mechanical design skills with hands-on manufacturing experience, particularly in welding, sheet metal fabrication, and assembly.

📌 Mechanical designer (Monteregian Hills)
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