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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

@ Aplin

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Winnipeg, Manitoba

Full-time8+ years experience
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Overview

Aplin is recruiting a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer on behalf of a Winnipeg-based company to design complex mechanical assemblies in plastics and metal castings. The role covers CAD modelling, FEA optimization, failure analysis and design reviews, with an RRSP match and pension offered.

Responsibilities:

  • Design complex mechanical assemblies in plastics and metal castings
  • Produce 3D CAD models, 2D drawings and renderings
  • Analyze mechanical failures and implement corrective actions
  • Optimize designs using FEA tools such as ANSYS
  • Collaborate with manufacturing and test engineering on jigs and fixtures

Requirements summary:

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
  • 8+ years of mechanical design experience
  • Experience with composite and metal-based products
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD modelling
  • Ability to work independently with strong teamwork skills

Tools & skills

ANSYS

Benefits mentioned

Retirement plan
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-22
First seen by our source
2026-10-22
Source record updated
2026-10-22

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentEngineering
Experience8+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Work settingOffice, Laboratory
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studyMechanical Engineering
Perks mentionedRetirement plan

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Join a top employer and advance your career. Aplin has partnered with a Winnipeg-based company to hire a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer. Excellent compensation with RRSP match and pension being offered.

Mechanical Designer is responsible for designing products. This includes the creation of complex mechanical assemblies (plastics & metal cast) and resolving customer/production issues.

Responsibilities:

  • Analyze mechanical failures and manufacturing issues, implementing corrective actions.
  • Produce 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, and renderings for designs.
  • Estimate design tasks, time, and costs.
  • Develop form/fit/function details for assemblies, ensuring proper geometry, materials, and manufacturing processes.
  • Conduct design optimization using FEA tools (e.g., ANSYS).
  • Lead design experiments/tests to reduce risks and validate choices.
  • Troubleshoot issues during development and testing.
  • Review customer requirements and contribute to product specifications.
  • Participate in design reviews, DFMEA processes, and leverage rapid prototyping and DFM principles.
  • Collaborate with Manufacturing and Test Engineering for jigs and fixtures design.
  • Work with Project Managers and teams to meet customer needs.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
  • 8+ years of mechanical design experience with exposure to composite and metal based products.
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical design principles and current technologies.
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling.
  • Ability to work independently with excellent communication and teamwork skills.

David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.

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