Racetronix designs and builds fuel system components and wiring products for the performance automotive market. That includes fuel rails, fittings, regulators, filters and pump hangers. Our in-house CNC department runs a multi-tasking lathe and a recent 5-axis vertical machining centre, and we work with machining and finishing suppliers in Canada, the US and Asia.

We're looking for a hands-on design technologist to lead our engineering and CNC department, own our product design, and work directly with our suppliers on new parts and quality. You'll direct our CNC machinist, report to the owner, and work closely with our purchasing and wiring departments and our customer support team.

What you'll do

Leading the department

- Lead the engineering and CNC department: set priorities with our CNC machinist, plan work and schedules, and keep projects moving.
- Approve tooling and material requirements before they go to purchasing.

Design and engineering

- Design and detail fuel system components in SolidWorks, and issue production drawings and STEP files under revision control.
- Check designs for flow, sealing, thread engagement, wall thickness and pressure rating.
- Take current products from concept through BOM, supplier samples and production release.
- Design fixtures, soft jaws and workholding.
- Produce drawings and dimension charts for our web store and catalogue, and answer custom and OEM requests for CAD models and custom parts.
- Prepare drawings and technical descriptions of mechanisms for patent applications.
- Keep the drawing library organised, record engineering changes, and supply BOMs and part data for our ERP system.

Suppliers and quality

- Work directly with machining and finishing suppliers: send and review files, run prototype and sample rounds, and assess supplier capabilities.
- Specify anodizing, plating and coating requirements.
- Inspect incoming parts to drawing tolerances using our Keyence IM-X vision measuring system and hand gauges, and sign off samples and first articles.
- Investigate non-conforming parts with suppliers, find the root cause, and follow through on rework or replacement.
- Diagnose customer technical problems (leaks, threads, fitment) with our customer support team.
- Work with the wiring department so products that combine fuel and electrical parts fit and work together.





CNC department, 3D printing and laser

- Work with our CNC machinist to complete commissioning of our new 5-axis mill: post-processor validation, training and prove-out parts.
- Design parts for machinability and review CAM programs (ESPRIT).
- Choose cutting tools, bar stock and shop consumables with the machinist, and pass requirements to purchasing.
- Run make-vs-buy and cost-per-part analysis on parts we could bring in-house.
- Evaluate new processes such as thread rolling and form tooling.
- Run our 3D printers (Markforged, Bambu Lab) for prototypes, fixtures, display pieces and product mock-ups.
- Operate our laser engravers, including rotary attachments, using LightBurn.
- Cover basic CNC lathe operation when the machinist is away.

Documentation

- Write SOPs for inspection, 3D printing and laser work.
- Train others on drawings, measuring and inspection.
- Keep a written list of open projects and supplier issues up to date.

What you'll need

- Diploma or degree in mechanical engineering technology, or equivalent experience.
- 10+ years designing machined parts or fluid-handling components (for example hydraulic, pneumatic, valve, automotive or aerospace parts) in SolidWorks, including assemblies and production drawings with GD&T.;
- Working knowledge of fluid fittings and sealing: AN/JIC, ORB, NPT and metric threads, and O-ring design.
- Understanding of turning and milling, aluminum (6061-T6) and anodizing.
- Experience inspecting parts with a CMM or vision system and hand gauges.
- Strong hands-on 3D printing experience.
- Fluent spoken and written English, able to write clear technical reports, supplier correspondence and customer explanations.
- Experience directing the work of a machinist or technician.
- Comfortable working independently in a small company and owning a project from start to finish.

Nice to have

- ESPRIT or other CAM software.
- CNC operation or setup on Fanuc or Mitsubishi controls,



especially a 5-axis mill.
- Fuel system experience, or a background in the automotive aftermarket or motorsport.
- Laser engraving with LightBurn.
- Experience developing parts with domestic and offshore suppliers.

Details

- Hours: full-time, Monday to Friday, with flexible start times. Our team starts anywhere from 6:00 to 10:00 a.m. You set your hours in coordination with the CNC department and the other teams you work with. Fridays are usually shorter days.
- Salary: $85,000–$95,000 a year, based on experience. Exceptional candidates with CAM, 5-axis or fuel system experience may be considered up to $104,000.
- Benefits: company-paid health, dental and vision coverage for you; contribution to family coverage discussed with the offer. Employee discount, free coffee and tea, staff kitchen, on-site parking, casual dress.
- Vacation: 3 weeks paid vacation from the start.

How we hire

Shortlisted candidates complete an on-site assessment of about three hours: a SolidWorks modelling and drawing test from a real part, a measuring exercise, technical questions, and a short written exercise. We'll ask for references from people who saw your hands-on work.

To apply, send your résumé and a few examples of parts you've designed (drawings or screenshots are fine).

Pay: $85,000.00-$95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Markham, ON L3R 2P8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Describe one machined part you designed yourself in SolidWorks and made the production drawing for, including GD&T;: what the part was, the material, how it was made, and one problem you solved on it.
- Which fitting and thread standards have you designed with or specified (for example AN/JIC, ORB, NPT, metric)? Give one example and how it sealed.
- Shortlisted candidates complete a 3-hour on-site SolidWorks, measuring and written assessment in Markham. Are you willing to do this? (Yes/No)

Education:

- DCS / DEC (preferred)

Experience:

- SolidWorks mechanical design: 10 years (required)

Language:

- English (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Engineering Lead / Mechanical Design Technologist – Fuel Systems (SolidWorks) (Markham)
🏢 Racetronix
📍 Markham