Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Title:

Mechanical Design Engineer

Location:

Cambridge, ON Headquarters;
On-site

Reports to:

Vice President, Engineering

Company Description
Jamesway Chick Master Incubator Company Inc. is a global provider of commercial Poultry Incubation Products and Services. Jamesway is a privately held company, headquartered in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada and operates subsidiaries in the United States, United Kingdom and China.

Jamesway is a leader in the poultry industry, committed to innovation and excellence. We specialize in developing state‑of‑the‑art incubation products that meet the evolving needs of the poultry sector. Our team is driven by a passion for delivering high‑quality, reliable, and innovative solutions that empower our customers.

Today, Jamesway is one of the top three brands worldwide in Poultry Incubation and has a customer base reaching every corner of the world.

Position Description & Scope
Jamesway is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Engineering team. Reporting to the Vice President of Engineering, this role is responsible for leading the design, development, validation, and launch of new products and product enhancements.

The successful candidate will drive projects from concept through production, working closely with cross‑functional teams to develop innovative, reliable, and cost‑effective solutions. This position combines product design, testing, problem‑solving, and project leadership within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on engineer who is passionate about product development, excels at solving technical challenges, and thrives in a collaborative, continuous improvement culture.

Position

Duties & Responsibilities
Product Design & Development

Design and develop mechanical components, assemblies, and systems, including sheet metal, weldments, machined parts, castings, and molded components.

Create 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.

Lead product development projects from concept through commercialization.

Develop solutions that optimize performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost.

Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Validation & Testing

Plan and execute product verification and validation activities in collaboration with Quality.

Build and evaluate prototypes, analyze test results, and implement design improvements.

Investigate failures, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.

Validate product performance in real‑world operating conditions, including customer site visits as required.

Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement

Collaborate with Manufacturing and Procurement to ensure designs are manufacturable and cost‑effective.

Provide guidance on materials, tolerances, manufacturing methods, and assembly requirements.

Support pilot builds, product launches, and production issue resolution.

Participate in DFM/DFA reviews and continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, productivity, and cost reduction.

Engineering Leadership

Maintain engineering documentation, specifications, BOMs, and change records within PDM/PLM systems.

Lead or support technical projects, balancing scope, schedule, quality, and cost objectives.

Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, suppliers, and customers to support product development and problem solving.

Mentor junior engineers, designers, and co‑op students.

Contribute to the development of engineering standards, processes, and best practices.

Qualifications
Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering technology Diploma.

7+ years of progressive mechanical design and product development experience with a bachelor’s degree, or 10+ years with a Mechanical Engineering…