Are you a decisive leader who can solve complex technical challenges while building and developing a high-performing team? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where mechanical design, manufacturing, and project execution must work together to deliver practical solutions?

Join Advanced Material Handling, a leader in conveyor and material handling solutions. We’re seeking a Senior Mechanical Drafting Lead to provide technical direction, lead and develop a small but growing multidisciplinary design team, and drive innovation across design, manufacturing and project delivery. This role reports directly to the COO.

Why This Role is a Great Opportunity

Leadership with Impact: Take ownership of a small but growing multidisciplinary design team, set clear direction, strengthen standards, and develop future technical leaders.

High-Value Technical Work: Apply your expertise in chains, sprockets, drag & screw conveyors to deliver practical, cost-effective solutions for diverse industries.

Cross-Functional Influence: Work directly with sales, operations, and clients to ensure technical excellence while balancing business needs.

What Success Looks Like

- Provide clear technical direction & inspire strong performance.
- Make timely, well-informed decisions that resolve technical & project challenges.
- Deliver reliable, cost-effective, and manufacturable designs that meet client expectations.
- Strengthen collaboration across design, manufacturing & sales.
- Drive a culture of safety, compliance, and professional integrity.

Core Responsibilities

- Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary design team supporting mechanical design, controls and project execution.




- Set priorities and guide technical decision-making in energetic project environments.
- Manage scheduling and work prioritization across the design team to support project commitments and changing business needs.
- Review and approve engineering calculations, SolidWorks models, equipment layouts, manufacturing drawings, and designs.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, client requirements, and internal quality benchmarks.
- Allocate resources across multiple simultaneous projects and resolve conflicts in scope or timelines.
- Partner with operations to deliver designs optimized for cost, safety, and manufacturability.
- Establish and maintain SolidWorks and PDM standards, including modelling practices, drawing templates, design libraries, revision control, release workflows, and change discipline.
- Represent design in client meetings, technical discussions, and stakeholder reviews.

What You Bring

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- 3–5 years of relevant engineering experience, including experience in a leadership or senior technical role.
- Eligible for registration as a P.Eng. with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia; an active P.Eng. designation is considered an asset.
- Deep technical knowledge of conveyors, chain, sprockets, shafts,



and drive components.
- Proven ability to make decisive, high-impact engineering decisions under pressure.
- Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and industrial design standards.
- Advanced proficiency with SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM, including complex assemblies, equipment layouts, drawing standards, design review, revision control, and data management.
- Experience in heavy manufacturing, bulk material handling, or related industries preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

- Final compensation will be determined by the successful candidate’s experience, technical expertise, and leadership capabilities.
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits (after 3-month probation):
- Dental and vision care
- Disability and life insurance
- Yearly Healthy Living Benefit

Our Culture

At Advanced Material Handling, we value accountability, collaboration, and technical excellence. We are committed to safety, innovation, and supporting one another while delivering durable, high-performance equipment to our clients. If you’re a leader who thrives on solving challenges and building strong teams – this role is for you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Advanced Material Handling is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in the workplace and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Pay: $90,000.00-$110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Senior Mechanical Drafting Lead (Canada)
🏢 Advanced Material Handling
📍 Canada