Manufacturing Design Engineer (SolidWorks | DFM/DFA)

Scarborough, ON

Full-Time | Permanent

$32 - $39/hr + Benefits

Day Shift (Monday-Friday)

Design Products That Make It to Production

We're partnering with a leading Canadian precision manufacturer serving customers across aerospace, defence, robotics, medical device, transportation, and industrial markets.

This is an opportunity for a Manufacturing Design Engineer who enjoys taking concepts from engineering drawings through to real-world production.

Working closely with engineering, CNC machining, fabrication, and quality teams, you'll design components, improve manufacturability, develop tooling, and solve complex manufacturing challenges using SolidWorks and best-in-class DFM/DFA practices.

If you enjoy seeing your designs move beyond the computer screen and into production, this is the role for you.

Why Join?

• Competitive hourly rate of $32-$39

• Stable Monday-Friday day shift

• Growing engineering team

• Exposure to aerospace, robotics, medical, and industrial projects

• Opportunity to work across design and manufacturing

• Collaborative engineering environment

• Long-term career growth

• Comprehensive benefits package

What You'll Be Doing

Mechanical Design

• Develop detailed 3D models and manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks

• Design components, assemblies, fixtures, and tooling

• Perform Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) reviews

• Support prototype development, testing, and product improvements

Manufacturing Engineering

• Generate Bills of Materials (BOMs), Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), and manufacturing documentation

• Develop manufacturing procedures and production documentation

• Program NC laser and combo machines

• Support CNC machining, fabrication, and production teams

• Troubleshoot manufacturing and design issues to improve efficiency

Cross-Functional Engineering

• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Production

• Review engineering drawings and GD&T requirements

• Support continuous improvement initiatives

• Recommend design improvements that increase manufacturability and reduce production costs

What We're Looking For

Required

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering

• 4+ years of SolidWorks experience

• Strong 3D modelling and 2D drafting skills

• Experience applying DFM and DFA principles

• Excellent understanding of GD&T and engineering drawings

• Manufacturing or precision machining experience

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Strong Assets

• CSWP Certification

• CNC machining knowledge

• Sheet metal design

• Welding standards

• Material selection

• Reverse engineering

• AS9100 manufacturing environment

• ERP systems

Ideal Backgrounds

Candidates from the following industries are encouraged to apply:

• Precision Manufacturing

• Aerospace

• Robotics

• Automation

• Medical Device Manufacturing

• Custom Machine Building

• Metal Fabrication

• CNC Machining

Who Will Thrive Here?

• Engineers who enjoy designing products that actually get built

• Individuals passionate about manufacturing and continuous improvement

• Professionals who enjoy working closely with the production floor

• Designers who thrive in collaborative engineering environments

Apply Today

If you're a Manufacturing Design Engineer looking to combine SolidWorks design with hands-on manufacturing support in a growing precision manufacturing environment, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.

Apply today to learn more.