Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: North York, ON (Leslie and York Mills)
Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time

Industry: Advanced Manufacturing

 

Company Overview

Our client is an innovative and well-funded technology company developing advanced actuator and camera system technologies for applications across automotive, drones, action cameras, security systems, and emerging AR/VR/MR devices. Their technology platform delivers significantly lower power consumption, faster response times, and enhanced reliability compared to conventional solutions.

 

They are seeking a highly motivated Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to support the design, development, and commercialization of advanced precision electromechanical products from concept through mass production.

 

Position Summary

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will lead the mechanical design and development of precision assemblies and camera module systems within a fast-paced product development environment.

 

This role requires strong expertise in 3D CAD design, BOM management, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and manufacturing processes within automotive or consumer product industries. The successful candidate will serve as a technical resource and mentor while collaborating cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and quality teams.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design and development of advanced precision assemblies and camera modules.
• Design injection molded components, sheet metal parts, PCB-integrated assemblies, and related mechanical systems.
• Create detailed 3D CAD models, manufacturing drawings, and engineering documentation.
• Prepare and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) throughout the product lifecycle.
• Perform tolerance stack-up analysis and develop detailed GD&T drawings for manufacturing and inspection.
• Serve as a technical lead and mentor for GD&T best practices and mechanical design standards.
• Define product specifications, manufacturing requirements, and validation plans.
• Collaborate with FEA engineers to evaluate and optimize designs.
• Support prototype builds, testing, validation, and transition into mass production.
• Work closely with suppliers and manufacturing partners to support product development and production readiness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software, systems, manufacturing, and quality engineering.
• Travel as required to support suppliers, manufacturing partners, and development activities.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of mechanical design experience within automotive or consumer products industries.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with 3D CAD software:
• Fusion 360 preferred
• SolidWorks acceptable
• Strong experience with BOM creation and BOM management processes.
• Deep knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), including the ability to act as a technical lead and mentor.
• Strong experience performing tolerance stack-up analysis and preparing detailed manufacturing drawings.
• Experience developing products from concept through mass production.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and design for manufacturability (DFM).
• Excellent communication and technical documentation skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel as required.

Bonus Assets

• Experience with DFMEA methodologies.
• Familiarity with ISO9001 and/or IATF16949 quality systems.
• Experience supporting mass production of camera module assemblies.
• Knowledge of optics and CMOS image sensors.
• Experience with MEMS packaging and enclosure design.
• Experience working with compact camera modules and related assembly or test equipment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range up to $110,000 CAD annually.
• Participation in the company stock option plan.
• Extended health, dental, life, and disability insurance coverage.
• 3 weeks paid vacation.
• Opportunity to work on innovative next-generation technologies in a collaborative engineering environment.

Compliance & Equity Statement

This posting reflects a current employment opportunity. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

 

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, family status, or any other protected ground under applicable provincial and federal human rights legislation.

 

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants requiring accommodation are encouraged to notify the recruiter so appropriate arrangements can be made.

 

The salary range listed in this posting represents the expected compensation for this position based on market conditions and internal considerations. Final compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate’s experience, qualifications, and alignment with the role requirements.

 

The recruitment process may include interviews, reference checks, and verification of relevant qualifications or experience. All personal information collected during the recruitment process will be handled in accordance with applicable privacy and employment legislation.

 

Any tools used in the recruitment process are applied in a fair and non-discriminatory manner.

 

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

 

 

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