Mechanical Designer Smartfox | Engineering | [On-site / Hybrid, City, Province] Turn Ideas Into Designs That Get Built Every great product starts as a sketch, and someone has to make it real. As a Mechanical Designer at Smartfox, you’ll turn concepts into precise 3D models and production-ready drawings. You’ll work closely with engineers, manufacturing, and suppliers, and you’ll see your designs go from screen to prototype to finished product.

What You’ll Do Design: Create 3D models, assemblies, and detailed 2D drawings of parts and mechanical systems using CAD software.

Detail: Produce accurate drawings with proper GD&T;, tolerances, materials, and finishes following ASME Y14.5 standards.

Collaborate: Work with mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing engineers to turn requirements into manufacturable designs.

Prototype: Support builds and testing, then refine designs based on fit, function, and performance results.

Design for manufacturing: Apply DFM/DFA principles to reduce cost, simplify assembly, and improve quality.

Select: Choose materials, fasteners, and off-the-shelf components that balance performance, cost, and availability.

Manage data: Maintain BOMs, revision control, and engineering change orders (ECOs) in PDM/PLM systems.

Support suppliers: Answer manufacturing questions, review quotes and samples, and resolve production issues.

Analyze:



Run basic tolerance stack-ups and simulations to validate designs before release.

Meet standards: Design to applicable Canadian and international standards, including CSA requirements where relevant.

Improve: Suggest better tools, standards, and design practices for the team.

What You Bring

College diploma or bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Design, or a related field (or equivalent experience) [3 ] years of experience in mechanical design or drafting Strong proficiency in 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor, or Fusion 360 Solid knowledge of GD&T;, tolerance analysis, and drafting standards Understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, sheet metal, injection molding, and 3D printing Experience with BOMs, revision control, and PDM/PLM systems Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects Explicit communication in English (French is an asset) and a team-first attitude Legal authorization to work in Canada Bonus points: SolidWorks certification (CSWA, CSWP), CET or C.Tech. designation (via a provincial technology association such as OACETT or ASET), experience with FEA or simulation tools, sheet metal or plastics design, consumer products, robotics, or medical device experience, familiarity with Lean and DFM best practices, or bilingual English/French ability.

📌 Mechanical Designer (Ontario)
🏢 SMARTFOX
📍 Ontario