We’re looking for a Product Development Engineer with exceptional mechanical product design and engineering skills and experience to join Inertia’s growing team for a 6-month contract term. While technical strength is essential, project coordination, collaboration, and people leadership skills are also critical to success in this role. We are a one-stop shop for strategy, design, and manufacturing, serving industries like medical devices, laboratory diagnostics, assistive devices, and alternative energy systems.

Our mission is simple: to delight customers, launch successful products, and scale thriving businesses. Startups and multinationals alike choose us for our relentless focus on innovation, speed, and quality— and because we make the product development journey seamless and collaborative. By working with Inertia, our clients achieve what matters most: products customers want, launch certainty, and scalable success. design and engineer elegant and practical mechanical and electromechanical solutions with manufacturability and end-user satisfaction in mind. help plan, execute, and document the design, build, testing, and prototyping of innovative new products. use systematic research methods to draw out customer and end-user requirements. collaborate with the Inertia team and vendors to ensure a seamless customer experience and deliver outstanding results. do your part in the team to balance project scope, budget, timing, and deliverables. manage and coordinate manufacturing partners and in-house assembly teams build effective working relationships across disciplines,



teams, and external partners to support successful project delivery use and promote Inertia’s Quality Management System to guide daily work. identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities. a university degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering combined with relevant experience in projects demanding mechanical design expertise. minimum 2 years of experience in the design and engineering of complex multi-disciplinary physical products. proven ability to apply mechanical and manufacturing engineering fundamentals to successfully solve complex design challenges. the ability to communicate complex and abstract ideas, visually, verbally, and in writing. advanced competency with computer aided design and engineering tools(e.SolidWorks, SW Simulation, Onshape etc.).

experience in industries such as medical and assistive devices, health, wellness, and safety related consumer goods preferred. proven ability to work directly and successfully with a team, external customers, and suppliers. a passion and perseverance for all aspects of product design, engineering, and prototyping. is outstanding at communicating ideas – visually, verbally, and in writing.



loves learning, sharing knowledge, and helping others grow too. listens intently and reacts with careful confidence and humility. You use them to help evaluate ideas and make balanced decisions. has the persistence and resourcefulness to overcome project obstacles and drive to resolution. We have a talented and motivated team, and we're looking for another great person to collaborate with us on exciting product development projects.

We've built an amazing culture on a foundation of openness, service, and integrity, and we're proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work® for the last eight years. Inertia is committed to building a diverse team and providing a safe and inclusive workplace. We are continually learning and growing, including in our efforts to improve diversity and build equity.

Employment

TypeFull Time, Fixed Term Contract (6 Months) Contract DurationThis is a 6-month contract opportunity, with the potential for extension depending on project needs and business requirements.

Primary Work

LocationHybrid based out of our 34 Kern Road, Unit 3, Toronto, Ontario, Canada office. Must have the ability to commute to the office to support project and team needs. International travel may be required. CompensationSalary will be commensurate with knowledge, skills, experience, and local market conditions. Phone screening with Human Resources In-person interview with 2-3 Inertia team members with technical aptitude assessment

📌 Product Development Engineer - 6-Month Contract (Winnipeg)
🏢 Inertia Product Development
📍 Winnipeg