R&D Mechanical Designer

Company Overview:

We have a vision – to have a MAD product in every elevator. Headquartered in Mississauga Canada, our 80,000 sq. foot facility focuses on the efficient production of industry-leading fixtures, high quality elevator car interiors, and cutting-edge digital products.

At MAD, we set you up to be the expert – providing the tools, support, and environment to help you thrive. From there, it’s all you – your drive and ideas lead the way. MAD has been ranked among Canada's top 500 fastest growing companies, one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, a Best Places to Work in Canada, and among Best Employers for Recent Graduates.

As a R&D Mechanical Designer, you will design and develop the mechanical aspects of new products and initiatives (interiors, fixtures, shell systems, enclosures, brackets, structural components, and electromechanical assemblies) from concept through to production‑ready design. Working within the R&D team, you will translate product requirements into robust models, detailed drawings, and validated prototypes. You will collaborate closely with electrical, firmware, and production teams, and provide design support across the organization including sales, marketing, and other departments to bring new products to market.

The ideal candidate is an intermediate-to-senior mechanical designer/engineer with hands‑on prototyping ability and 3D CAD skills who can own designs independently, work with minimal supervision, and bring new product ideas to a manufacturable reality.

• Design and develop the mechanical components a product requires primarily in 3D CAD (Solid Works or Inventor), with 2D CAD for less complex needs, from concept through production-ready design.
• Lead or support complex and custom product development projects requiring advanced design expertise and judgment.
• Produce accurate 3D models, detailed drawings, and bills of materials with low to zero drawing errors.
• Conduct prototype builds and basic assembly of golden samples, including design validation and testing.
• Provide technical input to support cost estimates, product pricing, and technical proposals.
• Support product certification and compliance activities (e.g., ETL/Intertek, CSA, ASME A17.1/B44) where required.

• Provide hands‑on technical support to the manufacturing production team.
• Support the production team on problem solving, corrective actions, product improvement, and new product development.
• Develop assembly procedures, work instructions, and supporting technical documentation.

• Participate in cross-functional design reviews and coordinate design decisions with electrical, firmware, and production teams.
• Provide design support to other departments, including sales and marketing. For example, technical input for proposals, product information, and sales and marketing materials.
• Work with project managers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to support project execution and delivery.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior designers as required.

• Other duties as assigned.
• Able to lift up to 15 lbs; may work in hot areas 5%, noise 0%.
• Ensure adherence to Health and Safety as well as active participation in 5S activities in the work area.

• Project Delivery: ≥90% of design milestones, drawings, and engineering deliverables completed on time.
• Design Accuracy: ≥95% drawing, model, and BOM accuracy with minimal post-release revisions.
• Manufacturability:
  New product designs released with minimal production-related engineering changes and reduced manufacturing rework.
• Prototype & Validation: ≥90% of prototype builds and…