Product Design Engineer

ITW • Tecumseh, ON

2d • CA$62,000 - CA$75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The MIG Gun Division (Bernard / Tregaskiss) of Miller Electric, an ITW Company, is seeking a motivated Product Design Engineer to join the Tregaskiss engineering team at our Windsor, Ontario facility. Shape the Future of Welding Innovation. Join a team that is redefining the industry through cutting-edge robotic and semi-automatic MIG welding solutions. In this hands-on, onsite role, you will be at the forefront of product innovation, designing, developing, and continuously improving world-class welding products trusted by customers around the globe. Working closely with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers, you will transform ideas into high-performance solutions that deliver exceptional reliability and value, while making a visible impact throughout the entire product lifecycle—from concept and prototyping to production and continuous improvement. If you're passionate about engineering, thrive on solving real-world challenges, and enjoy bringing innovative products to life, this is your opportunity to build technology that powers the future of welding.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 1-2 years of engineering experience in product design, product development, manufacturing engineering.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar CAD software and engineering drawing creation.
• Knowledge of product design principles, materials, manufacturing processes, and Design for Manufacturing and Assembly.
• Experience conducting engineering analysis, simulations, or validation activities.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to understand and troubleshoot mechanical systems and assemblies.
• Hands-on experience working with power tools, prototypes, testing equipment, and manufacturing environments.
• Strong organizational, project management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a cross-functional team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with FEA, thermal, or flow simulation software is considered an asset.
• Welding knowledge or experience, particularly GMAW welding processes, is considered an asset.
• Electrical and controls system knowledge is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Drive Innovation. Engineer the Future. Bring New Ideas to Life: Design and develop next-generation welding solutions and enhance existing product lines. Leverage SolidWorks and strong engineering fundamentals to transform concepts into reality through 3D models, engineering drawings, prototypes, and creative design solutions.
• Turn Engineering Insights into High-Performance Solutions: Validate and optimize product designs through calculations, simulations, testing, and real-world evaluation using advanced engineering tools and methodologies.
• Drive Continuous Improvement and Manufacturing Excellence: Tackle product and process challenges, perform root cause analysis, and implement design improvements. Contribute to Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) initiatives.
• Collaborate to Deliver Customer-Focused Solutions: Partner with cross-functional teams (engineering, operations, quality, suppliers, and customers) to bring projects to life and solve complex technical challenges.
• Get Hands-On and Turn Ideas into Reality: Work directly with prototypes, equipment, tools, and manufacturing processes to validate designs and support product development activities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits are available, additional details can be provided upon request.
• Career development and learning opportunities in more than 50 countries across the globe.
• Support for growth through unique and relevant development opportunities at each stage throughout the employee life cycle.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level