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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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 Solid Works, Solid Works 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…