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Mechanical Design Engineer
- Canada
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Role Responsibilities
- Create and interpret professional engineering drawings, ensuring all relevant details are conveyed for manufacturing
- Translate complex design requirements into clear, manufacturable CAD specifications, with a focus on accuracy and precision
- Produce detailed 2D and 3D models using industry-standard tools (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Onshape, Inventor, Creo, NX) and reference models in FreeCAD
- Apply advanced principles of tolerancing, dimensioning, and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) to all deliverables
- Document and communicate manufacturing processes and design intent in clear, well-structured written and verbal formats
- Review, critique, and improve existing engineering documentation to enhance clarity and manufacturability
- Contribute insights on design for manufacture (DFM) and help optimize parts for real-world production scenarios
- Extensive industry experience in mechanical design, with parts successfully transitioned from concept through to manufacturing
- Expert-level proficiency in CAD software, with demonstrated capability across multiple platforms (e.g., SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Onshape, Inventor, Creo, NX)
- Solid hands-on knowledge of FreeCAD for interpreting or referencing models
- Strong command of drafting standards, GD&T, tolerancing, and the creation of technical documentation suitable for manufacturing
- Deep understanding of various manufacturing processes, material selection, and DFM best practices
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, able to document decisions and explain engineering concepts clearly
- Experience collaborating on engineering projects remotely and sharing feedback in a constructive, professional manner
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Responsibilities
Create and interpret manufacturing-ready engineering drawings, 2D and 3D CAD models, and technical documentation, applying precise dimensioning and GD&T. Review and improve existing designs and documentation, communicate design intent, and contribute DFM insights to optimize parts for production.
Requirements
Candidates should have extensive mechanical design experience taking parts from concept through manufacturing, expert proficiency across multiple CAD platforms, and hands-on familiarity with FreeCAD. They should also bring strong knowledge of drafting standards, GD&T, manufacturing processes, material selection, DFM, and clear communication, including experience collaborating remotely.
Skills
- Mechanical Design
- CAD Modeling
- Engineering Drawings
- Geometric Dimensioning And Tolerancing
- Tolerancing
- Drafting Standards
- Design For Manufacture
- Manufacturing Processes
- Material Selection
- Technical Documentation
- SolidWorks
- Fusion 360
- Onshape
- Inventor
- Creo
- NX
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Categories
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Art & Design
Keywords
- Mechanical Design
- CAD
- SolidWorks
- Fusion 360
- Onshape
- Inventor
- Creo
- NX
- FreeCAD
- 2D Modeling
- 3D Modeling
- Engineering Drawings
- Drafting Standards
- Geometric Dimensioning And Tolerancing
- GD&T
- Tolerancing
- Dimensioning
- Design For Manufacture
- DFM
- Manufacturing Processes
- Material Selection
- Technical Documentation
- Manufacturability
- Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
- Remote Collaboration