Senior Mechanical Engineer / Product Designer

Embross • Richmond Hill, ON

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

Embross partners with leading airports and airlines to deliver seamless passenger experiences through self-service hardware like check-in kiosks and biometric boarding systems. The company is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer / Product Designer to join its design and engineering team during a period of growth and portfolio expansion. This senior-level role will bridge design, engineering, and manufacturing, focusing on translating concepts into scalable, manufacturable, and sustainable solutions. The position involves working with cross-functional teams from concept development to production release, ensuring adherence to design-for-manufacture (DFM), design-for-assembly (DFA), and productization best practices. The role also aims to optimize development pipelines for efficiency, error reduction, and smart design execution.

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in mechanical engineering/industrial design/product design, ideally with experience in kiosks, interactive terminals, or consumer/commercial electronics.
• Expert-level knowledge of DFM and DFA principles, with a track record of bringing products to market at scale.
• Deep familiarity with manufacturing processes such as sheet metal fabrication, injection molding, die casting, CNC machining, and surface finishing.
• Experience interfacing directly with manufacturers and suppliers during tooling, pilot runs, and production ramp-up.
• Knowledge and proficiency in Solidworks, PLM systems, and basic FEA or tolerance simulation tools.
• Strong grasp of materials science, part tolerancing, fastener selection, and thermal/structural considerations.
• Excellent communication skills, including detailed drawings, supplier handoff packages, and executive design presentations.
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines to drive a unified product vision.

Nice To Haves

• Background in self-service technology, transportation, or public automation systems.
• Experience integrating displays, sensors, cameras, or PCBA assemblies into mechanical enclosures.
• Familiarity with compliance and environmental certifications (e.g., CE, FCC, ADA, UL).
• Passion for solving real-world operational challenges through smart, human-centered design.
• Proficiency in additional tools such as Keyshot, Rhino, Blender.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the mechanical and industrial design development of specific programs within Embross's self-service hardware portfolio using Solidworks.
• Drive DFM/DFA decisions for semi-complex assemblies involving sheet metal, machined parts, structural plastics, and electro-mechanical components.
• Review and produce detailed 3D CAD models, manufacturing drawings, GD&T documentation, and tolerance analyses.
• Rapidly prototype concepts using in-house and outsourced resources, including 3D printing (FDM/SLA), CNC, and low-volume tooling.
• Engage with the in-house fabrication supply chain to optimize design intent for production, identifying cost-saving opportunities, part consolidation, and process improvements.
• Ensure proper revision control, ECOs, and design documentation throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Drive technical design reviews, collaborate with team members, and serve as a subject matter expert in materials, process selection, and system integration.
• Contribute to the overall product design ethos, balancing form and function with operational efficiency and robust serviceability.

Benefits

• Employer-paid Health, wellness, and lifestyle benefits (Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance)
• STD and LTD Benefits
• A minimum of 3% of your base salary towards GRSP as an employer contribution
• Opportunity to participate in the Performance-based Profit-Sharing Program
• Flexible working environment
• Frequent social events (BBQ, Bowling, Picnics, Food drives, parties, and more)
• Competitive salary package
• Career growth and development opportunities

What This Job Offers

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