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Mechanical Designer

Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Listing for: Actalent
Contract, Remote/Work from Home position
Listed on 2026-06-20
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Product Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 35 - 45 CAD Hourly CAD 35.00 45.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Title:
Mechanical Designer

Job Description

We are seeking a Mechanical Designer to support the design and sustainability of a diverse range of devices, including desktop, hand-held, and DECT phones. The candidate will primarily work with plastics, create assembly drawings, and troubleshoot new products. This role is essential in keeping our product portfolio current and innovative.

Responsibilities

  • Design and sustain devices across three categories: desktop, hand-held, and DECT phones.
  • Work extensively with plastics and create assembly drawings.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues with new products.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product success.
  • Engage in hands-on work with devices to identify and fix problems.
  • Essential Skills

  • Minimum of 5 years of hands-on design experience, preferably in plastic injection molding.
  • Proficiency in CREO or Solidworks for mechanical design.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes such as injection molding, sheet metal, compression molding, and CNC.
  • Familiarity with DFX processes, including Design for Manufacturing, Assembly, and Cost.
  • Excellent communication skills and a proactive, self-starting attitude.
  • Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience in mechanical PCB layout design.
  • Strong understanding of the product development process from concept to mass production.
  • Experience in tolerance analysis, including GD&T.
  • Hands-on prototype fabrication experience, including 3D printing and debugging.
  • Experience working with external suppliers for prototyping and tooling.
  • Modeling skills in Pro-e Creo, including solid modeling, assembly, 2D drawing, and surface modeling.
  • Agile PLM experience is a plus.
  • Structural simulation skills are a plus.
  • Work Environment

    This role offers the flexibility of working from home 75% of the time, with 25% of the time spent on-site in the lab. The team comprises two other mechanical engineers located in Kanata and two in China, fostering a collaborative and international work environment.

    Job Type & Location

    This is a Contract position based out of Ottawa, ON.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr.

    Workplace Type

    This is a hybrid position in Ottawa,ON.

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