Mechanical Designer

The Opportunity Adescor is seeking a Mechanical Designer that will be responsible for carrying out a variety of engineering duties including designing, researching, prototyping, and testing new products/designs. They will collaborate across departments on various design projects, using in-depth knowledge of the latest design trends and engineering software. You operate at the intersection of customer, market, and execution, bringing a disciplined, collaborative, and high-performing approach to delivering well-designed, customer-focused solutions. This role suits someone who is organized, analytical, and technically minded, with a strong ability to solve problems, drive initiatives, and consistently meet high standards. Work Location: Strathroy, Ontario (on-site) Reports to: Mechanical Engineering Manager What You’ll Own - Design and develop machines and products to a high standard of quality and with high attention to detail - Contribute to product development and continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing existing designs over time - Design in accordance with department standards and within schedule, cost, and quality expectations - Support product lifecycle management, including revisions, upgrades, and configuration improvements - Utilize engineering methodology to ensure designs are scalable, maintainable, and manufacturable - Prepare and validate calculations that inform and justify design decisions - Provide input and assistance in managing product and engineering changes - Provide technical and engineering expertise for process improvements - Efficiently prepare original part, fabrication, assembly, layout, schematic, detail, and proposal drawings using CAD software - Develop and maintain standardized design elements, libraries, and documentation - Design and execute tests to validate design performance expectations - Collaborate with and support other departments, including the Quoting, Procurement, Manufacturing, Assembly, and Service teams - Effectively work with suppliers to determine and source appropriate components What Success Looks Like - Delivers high-quality, reliable designs that meet customer requirements, timelines, and cost expectations - Takes ownership of products from concept through to implementation on the plant floor - Applies strong technical judgment, attention to detail, and sound engineering practices in all work - Collaborates effectively across engineering, manufacturing, and customer teams to move products forward - Proactively identifies and solves problems, improving designs and processes along the way Who You Are - A seasoned and technically inclined mechanical designer with an advanced understanding of mechanical systems and design principles - Confident working independently, with the ability to take ownership of design scope and deliver with minimal oversight - Understands the importance of product consistency, lifecycle thinking, and long-term performance - A proactive problem solver who anticipates challenges and drives solutions forward - Experienced in collaborating across teams and aligning stakeholders to successfully deliver projects Qualifications - Post-secondary degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field - 8+ years of progressive experience in mechanical design, with a focus on custom machinery, automation, or industrial equipment - Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks, SolidWorks PDM, and AutoCAD, with the ability to independently develop complex assemblies, detailed drawings, and complete design packages - Demonstrated experience leading or owning design scope from concept through to production, including real-world implementation in a manufacturing environment - Proven track record of delivering high-quality, reliable designs that meet performance requirements, timelines, and cost targets - Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, including machining, fabrication, and welding and consistent application of design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) principles - Advanced capability in engineering analysis and validation, including performing, interpreting, and justifying critical design calculations (FEA experience preferred) - Experience managing multiple concurrent design priorities with a high degree of autonomy, while maintaining organization and meeting deadlines - Hands-on experience integrating pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical/control systems into mechanical designs - Demonstrated ability to identify and implement design improvements, including standardization, cost reduction, and performance optimization - Comfortable working cross-functionally with manufacturing, procurement, suppliers, and assembly teams to ensure practical and executable designs - Experience working in a similar manufacturing or industrial environment is considered an asset Preferred Experience - Background in industrial equipment, automation, or pipe processing systems - Familiarity with PLC/HMI environments and integrated control systems Why This Role This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, custom-engineered systems with a strong emphasis on product design and see your designs come to life in real-world production environments. You’ll be part of a collaborative, hands-on team focused on delivering high-quality solutions that make a measurable impact for customers. Ready to Lead What’s Next? If you are driven to shape meaningful products, influence strategy, and deliver real market impact, we want to connect with you. Our Approach to Hiring At Adescor, every application is thoughtfully reviewed by our leadership and hiring team. We value a deliberate, human approach to assessing experience, capability, and potential. About This Opportunity This is an additional role created to support growth, enabling us to maintain high standards while delivering complex engineering projects. The hiring range for this position is $88,000 to $100,000. Salary will be determined based on experience, skills, and overall qualifications.