R&D Mechanical Engineer

ORA Partenaires • Châteauguay, QC

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About The Position

Rocky Mountain Bicycles has been designing, developing, and perfecting mountain bikes in and around the North Shore of Vancouver, British Columbia since 1981. Its diverse terrain is an ideal proving ground for all types of riding. As riders ourselves, we strive to build the best bikes in the world. From epic adventures to World Cup racing, Rocky Mountain bikes are designed for people who Love the Ride. Reporting to the R&D Director, your main responsibilities will be to design, develop, and validate mechanical products (including bicycle frames and components), ensuring their performance, manufacturability, and compliance with technical requirements throughout the product development cycle, from concept to production.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of product design experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with PTC Creo (Pro/ENGINEER) or similar 3D CAD software.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Passion for mountain bikes and e-mountain bikes.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the bicycle industry.
• Knowledge of mountain bike components and compatibility.
• Hands-on bicycle mechanic experience.
• Experience with CAD surfacing.
• Experience with composite materials and manufacturing.
• Industrial design experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop bicycle frames and components, including concept development, 3D modeling, and technical drawings.
• Manage product performance, cost, and weight targets.
• Collaborate with R&D, Product Management, Operations, suppliers, and manufacturing teams.
• Perform suspension design and finite element analysis (FEA).
• Support research and product development initiatives.
• Plan and coordinate prototype builds.
• Organize laboratory and field testing.
• Validate products against technical and performance requirements.
• Prepare technical documentation (BOMs, drawings, and work instructions for factories).
• Support product integration into the ERP system and production launch.
• Inspect and validate parts and assemblies by checking against drawings and build specifications.
• Work with suppliers to ensure product quality and compliance.
• Identify opportunities for product and process improvements.

What This Job Offers

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