Mechanical Design Engineer (Custom Machinery & Automation)
Job Description
Location
Mississauga, ON
Employment Type
Full-Time | Permanent
Compensation
$80K - $95K (Based on Experience)
Design Complex Machinery. See Your Ideas Built.
We're recruiting on behalf of a growing engineering and machine-building organization specializing in custom manufacturing equipment for customers across North America.
This opportunity is ideal for a Mechanical Design Engineer who enjoys designing real-world machinery from concept through commissioning, rather than making small revisions to existing products.
You'll work on custom roll forming equipment, automation systems, material handling equipment, and integrated manufacturing solutions while collaborating closely with engineering, manufacturing, and project teams.
If you're looking for technical variety, ownership, and the opportunity to see your designs come to life, this could be the role for you.
Why Join?
Design custom machinery from concept to completion
Diverse automation and machine-building projects
Work closely with manufacturing and project teams
Stable and growing organization
High level of engineering ownership
Exposure to automation, robotics, and material handling systems
Long-term career growth opportunities
What You'll Be Doing
Design custom machinery and equipment for roll forming and manufacturing applications
Develop complete mechanical designs from concept through release
Create detailed engineering drawings and manufacturing packages
Perform engineering calculations and design validation
Support design reviews and engineering change requests
Collaborate with manufacturing, suppliers, and project teams
Specify machine components, pneumatic systems, hydraulics, and automation elements
Support equipment assembly, testing, and commissioning activities
What We're Looking For
Required
Mechanical Engineering Degree
5+ years of Mechanical Design experience
Strong machine design background
Experience with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software
Experience creating manufacturing drawings and GD&T documentation
Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles and calculations
Preferred
Custom machine building experience
Roll forming equipment experience
Material handling systems
Automation systems
Robotics integration
Pneumatic and hydraulic design
FEA and mechanical analysis experience
Ideal Background
Candidates coming from the following environments are strongly encouraged to apply:
Custom Machine Builders
Automation Integrators
Material Handling Equipment Manufacturers
Robotics & Automation Companies
Roll Forming Equipment Manufacturers
Packaging Machinery Manufacturers
OEM Industrial Equipment Manufacturers
Technologies & Equipment
SolidWorks
Mechanical Design
GD&T
Automation Systems
Material Handling Equipment
Pneumatics
Hydraulics
Robotics
FEA Analysis
Apply Today
If you're a Mechanical Design Engineer who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges and wants to work on custom machinery projects from concept through completion, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.