Mechanical Design Specialist

Join Our Team as a Mechanical Design Engineer/Specialist at Johnson Electric
Location: Ancaster, Ontario, Canada (onsite)

Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept It:
As our next Mechanical Design Engineer/Specialist, you’ll be at the forefront of designing and detailing tools, gauges, fixtures, test equipment, and machine modifications to support the manufacturing, testing, and processing of powder metal parts. Your expertise in CAD design, mechanical engineering, and manufacturing processes will be critical to ensuring product quality, efficiency, and innovation.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

- Recognition Programs: Programs that recognize and reward employee achievements and contributions.
- Community Engagement: Opportunities to participate in community service and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
- Strong Leadership: Work under experienced and visionary leaders who guide the company towards success.
- Innovation Hubs: Access to state-of-the-art facilities and innovation hubs that foster creativity and development.

What You’ll Be Doing:

- Design and detail tools, gauges, test equipment, machine modifications, and fixtures for manufacturing powder metal parts
- Support P&PD Engineers and Equipment Setters during new product development and tooling improvements
- Assist in evaluating new product feasibility for manufacturing and contribute to quotations
- Propose design changes to ensure manufacturability and customer satisfaction
- Represent the tool design group in APQP, quality improvement, and efficiency projects
- Stay current with software/hardware changes in CAD tools
- Contribute to continuous improvement projects to reduce costs and improve quality/service
- Ensure compliance with Quality Management and Environmental Health & Safety Systems
- Perform all work in accordance with safety standards

What We’re Looking For:

- College or university degree in Mechanical Design or Manufacturing Engineering
- Minimum of 3 years of related experience
- Proven mechanical aptitude and strong technical knowledge
- Proficiency in Siemens NX (Unigraphics); experience in Creo is an asset
- Strong leadership, organizational, analytical, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Experience in powder metal tool design, multi-level press tooling, or high-volume manufacturing mechanical design is an asset
- Experience with FEA for structural analysis and other CAD platforms is an asset
- Proficient in English (spoken and written)

Bonus Points If You Have:

- Advanced CAD skills across multiple platforms
- Hands-on experience in high-volume manufacturing environments
- Proven track record in cost reduction and process improvement projects

How to Apply:

- We can’t wait to meet you

What We Offer:
Johnson Electric offers talented people like you the opportunity to grow professionally and personally, surrounded by some of the most dedicated, innovative, and entrepreneurial colleagues you will find anywhere. Of course, we offer competitive pay and benefits, and far more than that, we offer you a culture driven by our values and designed to ensure that our most important asset—our people—can flourish.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Johnson Electric is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Human Resources if they require any type of accommodation during the recruitment process.
- Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team_

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.