Senior Project Lead Mechanical Design

BOS Innovations•London, ON

40d•$50 - $55

About The Position

As a Lead Mechanical Designer at BOS Innovations, you will develop automation concepts and deliver complete design packages for custom automation systems. You will be responsible for creating cost-effective, high-quality designs that meet customer specifications and project timelines. This role requires strong proficiency in SolidWorks, strong understanding of manufacturing processes, and the ability to translate technical requirements into practical, build-ready solutions. You will work closely with project, manufacturing, and customer teams to ensure designs are accurate, efficient, and support successful machine builds.

Requirements

Diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
7+ years of experience in mechanical design within automation, custom machinery, or manufacturing environments
Strong proficiency in SolidWorks (complex assemblies, detailed drawings, and design for manufacturing)
Demonstrated experience developing automation concepts and translating customer requirements into practical, build-ready designs
Strong understanding of machining, fabrication, and assembly processes with a focus on design for manufacturability
Ability to identify technical risks and implement effective design solutions to support project timelines and budgets
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including Applications, Controls, Manufacturing, and Project Management
Proven ability to mentor and support junior designers, providing technical guidance and contributing to team development and design standards
Strong communication skills with the ability to present concepts and designs to internal teams and customers

Responsibilities

Develop mechanical concepts and create mechanical designs in SolidWorks for automation systems
Research and identifying mechanical components for projects ensuring they meet application and customer requirements
Provide guidance and direction to junior design members
Communicate with suppliers to discuss component specifications, pricing, and lead time
Interact with Project Management team and customer technical contacts to obtain clarification on customer specifications and to obtain customer information/CAD
Present concepts/designs at concept reviews, internal design reviews, and at customer design reviews
Create and assemble detailed drawing packages for the build team, with all necessary tolerance/dimensions, bills of materials, and assembly drawings
Document information for Customer Manuals: As built Drawing package, BOMs, spare parts lists, maintenance items, and OEM documentation
Identify, troubleshoot and develop solutions to mechanical build issues
Support the Applications group by developing concepts, calculating cycle time, estimating design labor, and estimating mechanical purchases
Develop RFQs for major mechanical system purchases and communicate with the supplier(s) involved
Work with manufacturing team to review drawing accuracy and identifying ways to optimize the design
Continuous development, participation and implementation of BOS Standards for Mechanical Design
Weekly meeting with Mechanical Design group to discuss group initiatives, priorities, workload, address any current issues or inefficiencies within the design group and generate solutions
Regular communication with Mechanical Design Group Lead to identify priorities and review status of projects
Attend White Board meetings to present status of design and hear status of other disciplines, as well as get updates on urgent issues