Mechanical Engineer

Ready to shape the future of fun? 

At Vortex, we have been bringing communities, businesses, and families together with innovative aquatic structures since 1995. We are proud to have created 10 000 custom installations spanning 50 countries and 5 continents! Vortex creates precious memories for thousands of families around the world every day.

If you want an exciting career in an environment that values innovation and collaboration, we’d love to hear from you. We welcome all applicants and are committed to diversity, equity and ensuring everyone is empowered to succeed.

Mechanical Engineer

Location: Pointe-Claire, Quebec | Hybrid

Ready to engineer the future of fun?

We're looking for a Mechanical Engineer who is passionate about product innovation, technical excellence, and bringing creative ideas to life.

Working closely with our R&D, Product Development, and Manufacturing teams, you'll play a key role in developing innovative aquatic play products, from initial design through validation and production.

What You'll Do

• Lead mechanical engineering activities from initial design through validation and production launch.
• Transform creative concepts into detailed technical designs, including engineering calculations, material selection, 3D models, assemblies, and production drawings.
• Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles to ensure products are efficient, reliable, and cost-effective to manufacture.
• Develop innovative mechanisms and assembly methods while exploring new manufacturing technologies.
• Leverage AI tools to improve the speed, quality, and accuracy of production drawings.
• Plan and oversee prototype testing, product validation, and technical risk assessments.
• Ensure products meet safety, durability, and applicable industry standards (ASTM, CSA, ADA, EN).
• Lead technical design reviews, mentor colleagues, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges and improve product quality.

What You Bring

Must-Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and membership with the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in mechanical design or product development, ideally in manufacturing.
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks and working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Experience with Design for Manufacturing (DFM), including steel, polymers, and composite materials.
• Experience with structured product development processes, such as Stage-Gate.
• Strong problem-solving skills, technical judgment, and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Fluency in French and English, written and spoken. (Intermediate level of English is required)
• Availability to travel approximately 10–15%.

Proficiency in English is required for this role as approximately 40% of the responsibilities involve regular communication with stakeholders based in the United States and Europe.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA), GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, or DFMEA.
• Experience designing outdoor, recreational, or other products intended for heavy public use.

Why Join Vortex?

At Vortex, innovation, collaboration, and fun are at the heart of what we do. You'll have the opportunity to develop products that bring joy to communities around the world.

We offer:

• A collaborative, creative, and supportive work environment.
• Hybrid work arrangements, with onsite presence based on project needs.
• Company-paid training and education reimbursement.
• Health and dental benefits, telemedicine, Employee Assistance Program, RRSP matching, and bonus program.
• Free on-site gym and parking.
• Personalized onboarding with a dedicated buddy.

If you enjoy solving technical challenges, bringing innovative designs to life, and seeing your ideas become real products, we'd love to hear from you!

Ready to make a splash? Join the Vortex team!

Splash into fun!