Mechanical Designer

Our client is a growing manufacturer of fabricated steel structures, display products and carts for garden centers, and shade systems for the agriculture and greenhouse industry. They are seeking an experienced Mechanical Designer to join the Engineering & Design team.

In this role, you will be responsible for transforming product concepts into manufacturing-ready 3D models and 2D production drawings. This position focuses heavily on the design, optimization, and scaling of our premier commercial product lines, including retail garden centre fixtures, multi-tier transport carts, specialized display systems, Garden Centre Structures and related component.. The role combines Solid Works design and drafting with structural detailing, material takeoffs and costing to support estimating, manufacturing and installation.

Hands-on experience with both costing and structural design or detailing is required.

This role requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Mechanical and structural design

• Develop new parts and improve existing components, from concept through Solid Works modelling, prototyping and production release.
• 3D Modeling & Drafting:
  Utilize Solid Works to create intricate, production-ready 3D models, weld assemblies, sheet metal designs and detailed 2D fabrication drawings.
• Custom Product Engineering:
  Design and adapt structures, and equipment – such as retail garden centre setups, greenhouse infrastructure, specialized agricultural cart systems and motorized curtain mechanism.
• Design Validation & Load Testing:
  Conduct structural calculations and stress testing to guarantee appropriate weight-load capacities and safety factors for retail environments and heavy material handling.
• Cost & Process Optimization:
  Evaluate existing fixture and cart designs to identify opportunities for material reduction, part standardization, and faster weld times.
• Product Line innovation Design, modify and expand our line of modular garden centre fixtures, heavy duty carts, shipping racks, retail display units
• Prepare complete fabrication and installation packages, including dimensions, tolerances, component details, cut lists, bills of material and assembly instructions.
• Develop structural layouts and details for frames, posts, beams, bracing, connections, base plates and anchoring arrangements, working with engineering input where required.
• Review customer requirements, site measurements and design notes to confirm scope, fit, constructability and installation requirements.
• Coordinate with internal or external engineers on loading requirements, structural calculations, design changes and required reviews or approvals.
• Create and maintain part numbers, item records, bills of material (BOMs) and revisions in the ERP system; ensure these match approved drawings.

• Prepare accurate material takeoffs and cost estimates for new products, custom designs, structures and modifications.
• Estimate material quantities, fabrication and assembly labour, finishing, purchased components, subcontracted work and installation requirements.
• Work with purchasing and production to confirm supplier pricing, material availability, lead times and manufacturing assumptions.
• Compare design and material options to improve cost, fabrication efficiency and product quality while meeting project requirements.
• Document costing assumptions, exclusions and revisions; review estimates against actual material use and labour to improve future costing.

• Work with sales, purchasing, production and installation teams to resolve technical questions and support project…