CAD Technologist

Engineering Full Time Aurora, ON Hybrid $65,000 - $75,000 CAD per year

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Clean River is on a mission to make recycling smarter — for businesses, municipalities, campuses, and the planet. We design and supply innovative waste diversion solutions that help organizations across North America meet their sustainability goals. If you’re passionate about design, engineering, and the future of the environment, we want to hear from you.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the CAD Technologist is responsible for the design and CAD drafting of new and existing products and plays a key role in managing the company’s design projects from concept through to production. This role requires solid knowledge of mechanical design across a range of materials and manufacturing processes, and works closely with Production, Sales, and our Supplier Partners.

This role is built for someone who is detail‑oriented, technically curious, and takes pride in seeing a design through from concept to finished product.

• Produce mechanical designs and drawings in Solid Works
• Organize and maintain 3D‑CAD design files and digital file databases for all projects
• Create and manage design projects, ensuring workflows stay on track and projects are completed on time
• Develop detailed product renderings and engineering calculations, and translate them into manufacturing‑ready files compatible with CNC programs and production processes
• Maintain the change/revision control system for all design data
• Analyze production and material costs and provide costing information to the Operations team
• Work with Supplier Partners on tool/jig design, vendor selection, part repeatability, and corrective actions
• Support prototype development and manage related project timelines
• Work with Sales to understand customer needs and prepare renderings, approval drawings, and specifications for proposals and estimates
• Contribute to SRED claim documentation and complete DFMA/FMEA reviews as required
• Lead root cause analysis on design‑related issues

• Post‑secondary degree or diploma in Mechanical Design using 3D software (Solid Works)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a product design and engineering role
• Advanced knowledge of BOM creation, process costing, CAD library maintenance, and make‑to‑order business processes
• Experience with project management software
• Strong experience maintaining change/revision control of design data
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office and related business technologies
• Solid understanding of how materials and manufacturing processes impact design
• Experience working directly with production teams to solve design challenges
• Comfortable working in both a climate‑controlled office and a manufacturing plant environment
• Ability to travel for business purposes and hold (or obtain) a valid passport

• Knowledge of mechanical design with plastics (e.g., HDPE), steel, aluminum, and wood
• Experience with Solid Works Visualize, Key Shot, or other 3D rendering software
• Familiarity with Adobe Illustrator and/or Photoshop
• A genuine passion for sustainability, recycling, and environmental impact

• Certified Great Place to Work® — 6 years in a row
• Competitive compensation
• RRSP matching
• Hybrid — 3 days in office/plant per week
• Vacation & wellness support
• Fun team culture & social events throughout the year
• A mission that matters — helping organizations across North America divert waste and build a more sustainable future

Clean River is committed to employment equity and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process upon request.