About Clean Works
Clean Works Inc. (CWI) designs and manufactures patented gas-phase food sanitation systems - the Clean Flow family, which combines UV-C light, hydrogen peroxide, ozone and hydroxyl radicals to deliver chemical-free pathogen reduction across post-harvest and pre-harvest applications. CWI is part of the Court Holdings group of companies, based in St. Catharines, Ontario, and serves food and agriculture customers across North America and internationally. We are an innovation-driven engineering company that values accuracy, creativity, quality and teamwork, and we build proprietary equipment from concept through to final product on our own shop floor.
Role Overview
The Mechanical Designer designs custom machinery, tooling and automated equipment from concept to final product. Working alongside the engineering team, you will translate customer requirements and engineering specifications into manufacturable designs, produce complete drawing packages and bills of material, and support the build and commissioning of equipment. The role is hands-on and cross-functional, reporting to the Engineering Manager.
Location: 453 Eastchester Ave. E, St. Catharines, ON (on-site)
Employment type: Full-time, permanent
Salary: $75,000 – $90,000 per year base, commensurate with experience
Key Responsibilities
Design & Engineering
- Follow engineering specifications and customer requirements.
- Under the guidance of the Senior Mechanical Designer, perform engineering calculations - strength of materials, speeds, horsepower, temperature, pressure, force, etc. - for machine and tool designs.
- Design mechanisms, subsystems and complete machines involving mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical and electronic components using SolidWorks and DraftSight.
- Design pneumatic and hydraulic schematics.
- Select appropriate purchased components.
- Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.
Drawings & Documentation
- Produce drawings and bills of materials using CAD, spreadsheets and ERP tools.
- Review drawings for accuracy, material selection, machining techniques, finishes, etc.
- Analyze designs and systems for compliance with applicable standards.
- Prepare operator, set-up and service manuals.
- Keep design files and information up to date and stored per departmental procedures.
Testing & Manufacturing Support
- Provide design support for manufacturing.
- Develop test plans to verify equipment meets all relevant specifications, including safety standards.
- Help the builders resolve problems to complete the project.
- Assist field service technicians in troubleshooting as required.
Communication & Coordination
- Communicate with customers and vendors for technical information and specifications.
- Communicate with technical managers, project managers and project team members on all aspects of the project.
Qualifications
- Post-secondary diploma or degree in mechanical design, mechanical engineering or equivalent.
- Minimum 4 years’ experience in a similar mechanical design position (custom machinery / automated equipment).
- Effective use of SolidWorks and DraftSight in design work.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and analytical skills; resourceful problem-solver able to multi-task and prioritize.
- Good verbal and written communication, with good customer service and customer relations skills.
- Familiar with applicable safety and ergonomics standards and with product design.
- Knowledge of existing and emerging technologies in machine design.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office - Word, Outlook and Excel.
What We Offer
- Base salary $75,000 – $90,000, commensurate with experience.
- Group health and dental benefits.
- A hands-on, visible design role with direct ownership of products from concept to final build.
- Work on innovative, patented food-sanitation technology serving customers worldwide.
- Stable, family-oriented culture with a track record of promoting from within.
How to Apply
Apply through LinkedIn with your resume. This posting is for an existing vacancy. AI-assisted tools may be used to help screen and assess applications; all hiring decisions are made by people. We thank all candidates for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity & Accommodation
Clean Works Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected under the Ontario Human Rights Code. In accordance with the AODA, accommodations are available on request throughout the selection process - please let us know when applying.
