Manufacturing Design Engineer (SolidWorks | DFM/DFA)
About The Position
We are 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.
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- CSWP Certification
- CNC machining knowledge
- Sheet metal design
- Welding standards
- Material selection
- Reverse engineering
- AS9100 manufacturing environment
- ERP systems
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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
- 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
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
