Senior Engineer – Mechanical Design - Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Location: Ingersoll, ON
Salary: $95,000–$110,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications

About the Opportunity

The Better Together Group is recruiting a Senior Engineer on behalf of our Ingersoll-based manufacturing client who are experiencing significant growth. This offers an opportunity for an experienced mechanical design professional to lead challenging product development projects and provide technical guidance to a design team. You will help develop custom hydraulic and pneumatic components from initial concept through prototyping, testing, and production. This role combines hands-on design, advanced engineering analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and mentorship.

Key Responsibilities

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Manage assigned engineering projects through concept, feasibility, prototyping, and production.

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Design and release custom hydraulic and pneumatic components, including cylinders, rotary assemblies, manifolds, and accumulators.

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Perform strength, flow, and finite element analysis (FEA), supported by mathematical models and engineering calculations.

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Complete hand calculations to validate simulation results and support design decisions.

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Plan and conduct product verification and validation testing, documenting results in clear technical reports.

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Initiate and participate in design reviews to confirm performance, manufacturability, and customer requirements.

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Develop manufacturing equipment, machine components, tooling, jigs, gauges, fixtures, and mistake-proofing devices.

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Create and maintain bills of materials, manufacturing routings, and project records within an MRP system.

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Prepare and update engineering standards, work instructions, inspection documentation, and technical reports.

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Mentor junior designers and provide technical direction to support their development.

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Collaborate with production and other departments to implement new products and engineering changes.

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Communicate with customers and suppliers to resolve technical questions and support project delivery.

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Contribute to continuous improvement in mechanical design standards, processes, quality, and workplace safety.

Qualifications

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Post-secondary diploma or degree in engineering technology, mechanical engineering, or a related discipline.

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8+ years of mechanical engineering design experience, with a focus on hydraulics or mobile equipment.

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Intermediate to advanced proficiency in SolidWorks.

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Strong FEA skills, including the ability to support results with engineering calculations and mathematical models.

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Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T;).

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Strong understanding of manufacturing principles, processes, and practical design considerations.

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Experience preparing technical reports and presenting engineering information.

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Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

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Robust interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with colleagues, customers, and suppliers.

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Ability to prioritize competing demands and manage multiple projects.

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Project management experience is an asset.

What Makes This Opportunity Appealing

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A salary range of $95,000–$110,000 annually.

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Involvement in the complete product development cycle.

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Technically challenging work involving custom engineered components.

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Opportunities to mentor junior designers and influence engineering practices.

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Collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, customers, and suppliers.

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Our client is committed to providing a professional and mutually respectful growth environment for their employees, recognition of team, creative input and rewarding effort

Apply Today

If you bring strong mechanical design experience, hydraulic knowledge, and a practical approach to engineering, we would like to hear from you.

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📌 Senior Engineer (Ingersoll)
🏢 The Better Together Group
📍 Ingersoll