Posted 2 months ago
Mechanical Designer
@ University Health Network
Mississauga, Ontario
Overview
Traferox, a medical technology company in organ transplantation, is hiring a full-time Mechanical Design Engineer in Mississauga, ON, to own mechanical design from concept through manufacturing transfer. The work centres on SolidWorks models, drawings, BOMs, prototyping and regulated product documentation. The posting states a salary range of $80,000 to $120,000 and a 40-hour week, Monday to Friday.
Pay:
$80,000–$120,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Create solid models, assemblies and detailed drawings in SolidWorks
- Lead full-cycle mechanical development including DFM and cost
- Assemble and test prototypes
- Maintain BOMs and support engineering change orders
- Prepare technical specifications and test protocols
Requirements summary:
- Mechanical engineering degree (B.ASc, B.Sc or B.Eng)
- 5+ years of mechanical design experience
- Expert SolidWorks and PDM proficiency
- Experience with tolerance stack-up analysis
- Design experience in regulated or QMS environments an asset
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-17
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office, Laboratory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Mechanical Engineering |
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University Health Network
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Canada's largest research hospital: Princess Margaret, Toronto General, Toronto Rehab, Toronto Western & Michener.
Full company description
University Health Network (UHN) is Canada's largest research hospital, which includes Toronto General and Toronto Western Hospitals, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute for Education at UHN. The scope of research and complexity of cases at UHN has made it a national and international source for research, education and patient care. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto, with major research in cardiology, transplantation, neurosciences, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. The Toronto General & Western Hospital Foundation, The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation and Toronto Rehab Foundation allow us to fulfill our purpose by engaging our generous donor community and raising critical funds for research, education and improving the experience of our patients. Our Purpose: Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning. Our Primary Value: The needs of patients come first. Our Values: Safety, compassion, teamwork, integrity and stewardship.
- LinkedIn followers
- 238,344
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 11,861
- Reported office locations
- 200 Elizabeth St., Toronto, Ontario M5G 2C4, CA
- 610 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5G 2M9, CA
- 399 Bathurst St., Toronto, Ontario M5T 2S8, CA
- 550 University Ave, Toronto, Ontario M5G 2A2, CA
- Business categories
- Health Diagnostics
- Market Research
- Hospital
- Health Care
- Education
- Oncology
- Biotechnology
- Product Research
- Medical
- Other recorded names
- University Health Network
- Specialties
- Medical Research
- Healthcare
- Science
- and Patient Care
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University Health Network (UHN) is Canada's largest research hospital, which includes Toronto General and Toronto Western Hospitals, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute for Education at UHN. The scope of research and complexity of cases at UHN has made it a national and international source for research, education and patient care. UHN is a research…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Specialties | Medical ResearchHealthcareScienceand Patient Care |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 194 |
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Company Description
Traferox is a medical technology company transforming the field of organ transplantation. Our mission is to improve transplant outcomes and access through innovative preservation and perfusion technologies grounded in rigorous science. We are the creators of the FDA-cleared X°Port Lung Preservation System and pioneers in next generation lung perfusion systems, setting new standards in donor organ care.
Job Description
Union: Non- Union
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: New
Site: 2400 Skymark Avenue, Unit #3, Mississauga, ON, L4W5K5
Department: Engineering
Reports to: Sr. Director, Product Design
Salary Range: $80,000 - $120,000
Hours: 40 hours per week
Shifts: Monday to Friday
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: October 01, 2026
Position Summary
The Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for the full product development lifecycle, from concept and detailed design through manufacturing transfer and product support. This role designs mechanical components and assemblies using SolidWorks, develops prototypes, creates technical documentation, and collaborates closely with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, systems engineering, quality, regulatory, and product management. The incumbent supports product development for both capital equipment and disposable components, ensuring designs are manufacturable, cost-effective, compliant with regulatory requirements, and aligned with customer needs. The role also contributes to product testing, risk assessment, intellectual property documentation, process development, and continuous improvement activities to support the successful commercialization of innovative medical technologies.
Duties
- Create solid models, assemblies, and detailed component drawings using SolidWorks
- Full cycle mechanical development (design, manufacturing methods, cost, production feasibility and DFM)
- Work with manufacturing personnel to develop assembly procedures for mechanical/electrical assemblies
- Create and maintain Bills of Materials, support engineering change orders and transfer to manufacturing
- Work with systems developers to create product specifications that meet customer requirements and to assess the risks
- Assemble and test prototypes
- Help maintain the PDM
- Implement and document components and assemblies for the capital equipment and the disposables components in collaboration with senior management, product management and regulatory management
- Prepare technical specifications
- Develop initial fixtures and processes to assemble components
- Analyse and write test protocols
- Investigate issues encountered in external testing and in clinical use
- Document, prepare and review IP (patent) submissions
- Contribute to the definition and specification of future designs
- Additional responsibilities as requested or required
Qualifications
Education:
- B.ASc, B.Sc or B.Eng degree (Mechanical) or similar degree
Experience:
- 5+ years experience in mechanical design
- Design experience within regulated industry / quality management system an asset
Skills and Knowledge:
- Expert proficiency in SolidWorks, use of PDM
- Experience with tolerance stack-up analysis, modeling and other evaluation methods
- Experience with design transfer to manufacturing / production, supporting field complaints and engineering change orders
- Experience supporting systems integration and other functional testing an asset
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to create high quality engineering documentation
- Ability to execute several projects at once with limited supervision
- Demonstrated ability to be creative in the art of mechanical design and to apply basic laws of physics
- Excellent understanding of design and development processes from concept to production
- Strong prototyping and assembly skills
Additional Information
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work at the forefront of organ transplantation innovation.
- Direct interaction with leading transplant programs across North America.
- Exposure to clinical development, product commercialization, and medical education.
- Collaborative, mission-driven environment focused on improving patient outcomes.
- Competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
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