Posted 18 days ago
Mechanical Design Engineer
@ OpTalent
Ontario
Overview
OpTalent is hiring a Mechanical Design Engineer for an established manufacturer's R&D team in Cambridge. The role leads product development from concept through production, including design, prototyping, testing and validation. The posting requires an active Ontario P.Eng. and 5+ years of product design experience, and lists profit sharing, benefits after three months and RRSP matching up to 2.5%.
Responsibilities:
- Lead product development from concept through production
- Develop mechanical and electromechanical designs in SolidWorks
- Apply FEA to assess structural integrity and safety
- Develop and execute prototype test plans
- Apply DFM, FMEA and tolerance stack-up analysis
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, mechatronics or robotics engineering
- Active Ontario P.Eng. designation
- 5+ years of mechanical or electromechanical product design experience
- Experience leading a commercial product development project
- Strong SolidWorks and FEA experience
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-19
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-20
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-26
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office, Laboratory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | P.Eng. |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Robotics Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Wellness |
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OpTalent is partnering with an established manufacturer in Cambridge to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer for its R&D team.
This role offers the opportunity to lead product development from concept through production, with hands-on involvement in mechanical design, prototyping, testing and validation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead product development projects from concept and detailed design through prototyping, testing, validation and production.
- Develop mechanical and electromechanical designs using SolidWorks, including 3D models, drawings and engineering documentation.
- Apply FEA and engineering principles to assess structural integrity, performance and safety.
- Develop and execute prototype test plans, resolve design issues and support product validation.
- Apply DFM, FMEA, tolerance stack-up analysis and BOM development to improve manufacturability, quality and cost.
- Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to resolve technical challenges, support product launches and improve existing designs.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics or Robotics Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Active Ontario P.Eng. designation.
- 5+ years of mechanical or electromechanical product design and development experience.
- Demonstrated experience leading or making a significant technical contribution to a commercial product development project, from design through testing and validation.
- Strong SolidWorks and FEA experience, with knowledge of DFM, FMEA, tolerance stack-ups, BOMs and engineering documentation.
- Strong problem-solving and project management skills, with the ability to take ownership of deliverables and work across teams.
Compensation & Benefits
- Profit-sharing program.
- Employee benefits after three months.
- RRSP matching up to 2.5% after one year.
- On-site gym and company social events.
Interested in the opportunity? Apply today to be considered.
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