Junior Product Designer (1 year contract)

Job Category : Engineering

Requisition Number : JUNIO001667

- Posted : August 24, 2026
- Full-Time
- In office
- Rate : $33.63 CAD per hour

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Description

Job Summary

The Junior Product Designer supports the design and development of new products and assists with the modification and customization of existing products to meet specific customer requirements. This role provides technical support across departments and contributes to manufacturing documentation, including drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and order requirements, in alignment with the Hörmann Oro-Medonte Inc order process. The Junior Product Designer plays an active role in continuous improvement initiatives while developing technical and professional skills in a collaborative engineering environment. Note - This role is a 1 year contract.

Duties & Responsibilities

This job will most likely fall under NOC 22211.

Support strategic planning and continuous improvement initiatives at Hörmann Barrie

Assist in ensuring all orders are processed according to established order process flowcharts

Participate in the selection, development, and engineering of new products

Assist in customizing existing products to meet customer application requirements

Develop, update, and reconfigure product drawings, specifications, and BOMs

Support BOM costing and documentation, including the use of VBA tools where applicable

Assist in defining product design parameters through testing, calculations, and analysis

Support the maintenance of DFMEA and PFMEA documentation





Assist with linear FEA analysis and review reports to support design decisions

Collaborate with sales and customers to help resolve technical product needs

Provide mechanical and electrical technical support to internal teams, customers, and installation technicians, including travel when required

Assist in generating manufacturing and order documentation for door and parts orders

Perform other duties as assigned to support business and department needs

Health & Safety Responsibilities

Comply with the Occupational Health & Safety Act, including worker duties under Section 28

Follow all company health and safety rules, regulations, and procedures

Adhere to established safety, quality, environmental, and housekeeping standards

Report hazards, near misses, incidents, defects, or compliance issues promptly

Participate in investigations and provide input on corrective actions

Uphold workplace violence and harassment prevention policies (Bill 168)

Attend required Environmental Health and Safety training

Understand and exercise the right to refuse unsafe work

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to work independently with guidance and achieve results within established procedures

Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn project and task management tools





Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail

Basic understanding of validation and product testing methods

Proficiency in Microsoft Office; working knowledge of AutoCAD and SolidWorks

Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings

Understanding of machining methods and manufacturing processes

Basic exposure to FEA concepts and report interpretation

Willingness to travel and work overtime as required

Experience Requirements

Post-secondary education in a related technical, engineering, or design field required

Engineering designation or progress toward designation considered an asset

Minimum of 2 years of related work or co‑op experience preferred

Experience in a manufacturing environment and exposure to ERP systems is an asset

Why You’ll Love Working Here

- Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
- Generous vacation and paid time off.
- Company-supported retirement savings plan.
- Career development and continuous learning opportunities.
- A collaborative culture where innovation and new ideas are encouraged and valued.

Our Values

At Hörmann, our core values guide how we work and grow together:

Respect – Be Kind: We treat everyone with empathy, fairness, and professionalism.

Teamwork – Stronger Together: We succeed as one team across departments and geographies.

Passion – Heart and Soul: We bring pride, purpose, and energy to everything we do.

Courage – Be Brave: We act with integrity, account

📌 Junior Product Designer (Oro-Medonte)
🏢 Hormann
📍 Oro-Medonte