ABOUT US

Doepker Industries is a leading Canadian manufacturer of highway semi-trailers. The company is continually developing new and innovative designs for our customers across Canada. Doepker Industries has won awards and has been recognized for business excellence and innovation since the company started in 1948.

As part of Doepker Industries, Peerless is looking for a Mechanical Designer to join our Penticton engineering team. We design specialized trailers for logging, heavy haul, custom chassis and suspension applications. If you enjoy practical mechanical design, varied projects and seeing your work take shape on the shop floor, we'd like to hear from you.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

- Develop 3D models, production drawings and bills of materials for trailer assemblies, components and mechanical systems.
- Turn customer requirements into practical, manufacturable designs.
- Work with engineering, sales, purchasing and production to resolve design questions and support builds.
- Improve existing products through design changes, clearer documentation and lessons learned from manufacturing and field use.
- Help develop assembly structures, schematics, work instructions and quality documentation.
- Participate in design reviews and occasional production-support visits to our Saskatchewan manufacturing plants.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

- A diploma or degree in mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering technology, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.




- Experience creating 3D CAD models and detailed manufacturing drawings. SolidWorks or Creo experience is an asset.
- A practical understanding of mechanical design, tolerances, materials and fabrication methods.
- Robust attention to detail and the ability to check your work before release.
- Clear communication, a collaborative approach and the confidence to ask questions when requirements aren't clear.
- The ability to manage priorities and follow projects through to completion.
- Experience with welded structures, heavy equipment, trailers, hydraulics, air brakes or electrical systems would be valuable. Eligibility for registration with ASTTBC or Engineers and Geoscientists BC is an asset.

WHY JOIN US

- Work on custom, real-world equipment—not just theoretical designs
- Be part of a team that values innovation and practical engineering
- Direct exposure to customers and how your designs perform in the field
- Opportunity to shape and improve a respected product line with over 80 years of history

WHAT WE OFFER

· A continuous improvement atmosphere where we value your ideas

· Flexible work hours

· Training and development opportunities

· Benefits package

· Pension plan

Pay: From $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Company pension
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Summerland, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Mechanical Designer (Summerland)
🏢 Doepker
📍 Summerland