Mechanical Designer II; Engineer

The Mechanical Design Engineer II within our Production Engineering team is responsible for designing customer‑specified custom switch gear products to our G&W’s quality standard. This position will specialize in our entire catalog of overhead and underground switch gear products.

• Lead and own team project communication, schedule, and all aspects of the design cycle of moderately complex projects and customer orders.
• Provide design competency to industry standards (IEEE, NEC, IEC, ANSI, UL, NEMA, etc.).
• Design products to internal engineering design standards and best practices within customer lead time and quality expectations.
• Mentor, train, coach, and maintain technical aptitude among design team members.
• Participate in design feasibility contributions to customers and application experts.
• Be a change agent in the department and company by identifying and resolving root causes through problem‑solving activities.
• Provide technical support for internal and external customers.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to support and provide technical aptitude for company and departmental projects as needed (e.g., Product Development, Aftermarket Support, Application Engineering, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing).

• Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Has CAD experience.
• Has at least 3 years of experience in mechanical design.
• Can create innovative designs and solve complex problems.
• Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills and has demonstrated presentation skills to diverse audiences.
• Has strong analytical design and quantitative problem‑solving skills.

• CREO CAD Software experience.
• Leadership and training experience.
• Change Management experience.
  • Continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Root Cause Analysis/Problem‑Solving strategies.
• ISO Certified Manufacturing Environment experience.
• Reliability Design Tools.
  • Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA), Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance (GD&T), Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Experience with Oracle J.D. Edwards Business System.
• Experience with Industry Standards.
• Related power distribution experience.

The pay range for this position is between $80,000–$90,000 annually. Pay is based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications.

This position is eligible for participation in our Quarterly Incentive Pay Program.

• Generous Quarterly Bonuses with RRSP Program.
• Comprehensive Benefits including life insurance, health, dental, health‑care spending account and paramedical services (paid by employer).
• Company Holidays (one week shutdown during Christmas Holidays).
• Education Tuition Assistance.
• Job Security.
• Air‑conditioned/heated state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facility.
• Wellness and Gym Reimbursement Programs.
• Training and Development Opportunities.
• Continuous Performance Feedback.
• Fun social events, holiday parties, bowling nights.

G&W Canada Corporation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, upon request.

Please let us know if you require any accommodation in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.