Senior Mechanical Designer

Are you a seasoned Mechanical Designer with a passion for innovation and a love for nature? Caframo, a leading Canadian manufacturer known for its cutting-edge marine products, home comfort solutions, and thermoelectric technology, is looking for a talented Senior Mechanical Designer to join our dynamic team.

Our picturesque location in a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve provides a unique opportunity to work amidst serene natural landscapes, world-class hiking trails, and a daily commute that might include a few turtle sightings. Caframo is a truly GREAT company that provides opportunities for growth, career development, and training! We believe that quite separate from compensation, Caframo has the responsibility to foster a workplace where each person can find fulfillment every day and enjoy the company of the people they work with – known to us as the “Caframily”.

Who we are:

Since 1955, Caframo has been a privately-owned Canadian manufacturer. We are a global supplier and world leader in marine products and stirrers, and thermoelectric technology. We continue to expand our presence in other markets including home comfort and off-grid solutions. We develop and manufacture our products right here in Canada, along the picturesque shoreline of Colpoys Bay, in the municipality of Georgian Bluffs. 
View the calming turquoise waters of Georgian Bay every day as you come to work and spend your off hours enjoying the tranquility of working where you play.

Our Core Values:

• We always do the right thing, right now.
• We work together to achieve success.
• We know what it means to do a good job, and that is what we do.
• We get the most every day for the customer and for Caframo.

What else?

Competitive Compensation ($80,000 to $110,000)

Comprehensive Benefits Coverage including Health and Dental - because we care about our employees and their families.

RRSP Matching - up to 2% of your annual earnings.

Training & Development - we focus on individual development plans, helping our employees to grow in their current roles and beyond.

Free Healthy Snacks – provided every day.

Flexible work schedule – finding a schedule that works for you and the business.

Annual Charity Committee – an opportunity to get involved to support a local charity organization.

Celebratory & Camaraderie events – have fun and engage with your fellow colleagues.

Environmental stewardship – commitment to reduce our overall carbon footprint.

Social responsibility – donation and sponsorship program to support local organizations.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Mechanical Designer is responsible for new product design and sustaining activities for Caframo Consumer Products and Caframo Lab Solutions product lines. The position works as part of a cross functional product development team to design and prototype electro-mechanical systems as well as analyze and test designs, maturing them from concept to launch.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design & Development:

• Designs parts and assemblies for new and current products from plastic and metal.
• Creates 3D part files, manufacturing drawings, and assembly drawings using SolidWorks.
• Improves the design of existing parts to improve manufacturability, reliability or reduce cost where required.
• Performs tolerance stack-up, basic thermal, and stress analyses.
• Builds and tests prototypes to ensure all essential design requirements are met.
• Develops engineering testing plans and performs or aids in their execution.
• Interacts with vendors and sub-contractors to specify manufacturing processes.
• Participates in failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) of designs and processes as part of risk management.
• Actively collaborates with manufacturing specialist on drafting and maintenance of work instructions.

Sustaining Support:

• Maintains existing designs to comply with the latest standards and address component obsolescence.
• Supports the production and service teams by assisting with the resolution of technical issues encountered as well as by establishing effective testing and test benches.

General Engineering:

• Prepares engineering change requests and change orders.
• Participates in design review process.
• Interfaces with partners, suppliers, and subcontractors to address technical issues and requirements.
• Provides technical leadership to junior team members.

Other:

• Considers quality in all aspects of the job and respects procedures and norms.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive mechanical design experience in a regulated industry.
• Experience in mechanical design within a multidisciplinary team and mass manufacturing with contract manufacturers.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

• Proficiency in 3D software, particularly SolidWorks, with a demonstrated ability to create detailed mechanical designs.
• Previous exposure to SolidWorks PDM/Manage is a plus.
• Demonstrated knowledge of component manufacturing processes, including machining, sheet metal fabrication, 3D printing, injection molding, and die casting.
• Familiar with standard mechanical practices, e.g., tolerance analysis, GD&T, DFA, and DFM.
• A demonstrated capacity for solving problems through solid, pragmatic, and creative designs.
• Strong understanding of quality and regulatory standards as they apply to mechanical design.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Concise and accurate technical written communication.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Self-starter that is highly motivated, creative, and able to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to build strong relationships and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to meet shared objectives.
• Drive to consistently achieve results, even under tough circumstances.
• Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office suite products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Primarily office environment with exposure to production work rooms when required.
• Light lifting and bending.