Mechanical Engineer Protocase Inc​/Drives Ltd

Job Description

Salary: $55,000 to $100,000 CAD/Year

Location:

Sydney, NS

Term:
Permanent, Full-Time

Anticipated

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible

Type:
In-Office Only

Full transparency: we work a little differently around here.

This isnt just another job where you punch in and punch out. We come to work every day because we strive to earn a living in a meaningful way. Too many people exist without finding joy or purpose in their work, and we believe thats just wrong. After all, we spend at least a third of our lives workingso why not create workplaces where people want to come to work in the morning and feel good when they leave at the end of the day?

At Protocase, your ideas dont just matter they shape our future. We thrive on collaboration and innovation, where every voice is heard, valued, and makes a real impact. Does this sound like something youd want to be a part of and help grow?

Protocase specializes in custom sheet metal enclosures, panels, and parts for engineers and innovators worldwide, built with unmatched speed and quality. We take the impossible and make it possible for some of the brightest minds on the planet.

We are hiring one to two Mechanical Engineers to improve and evolve the manufacturing systems that power our speed, precision, and scalability.

This is a manufacturing engineering role focused on process improvement, equipment implementation, automation support, and production optimization not product design R&D.

Level, scope of responsibility, and compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, technical depth, and demonstrated ability to independently execute projects of increasing complexity.

Depending on your experience and demonstrated capability, you may join us at one of three levels:

Youre building your foundation and ready to grow quickly in a high-accountability environment.

• Support improvement initiatives led by senior engineers
• Assist in tooling and fixture design
• Collect and analyze production data
• Participate in structured experiments and process trials
• Learn equipment capabilities, constraints, and production flow

This level is hands‑on and execution‑focused, with increasing ownership over time.

Youve independently delivered measurable improvements and are ready to own projects end‑to‑end.

• Lead defined improvement initiatives from concept to validation
• Design and implement tooling, fixtures, and station upgrades
• Run structured experiments and confirm results with data
• Diagnose root causes with limited oversight
• Improve throughput, repeatability, and operational efficiency

This level carries clear ownership and measurable performance impact.

You think in systems, influence outcomes at scale, and help shape long‑term direction.

• Lead complex, cross‑functional manufacturing evolution initiatives
• Drive capital equipment analysis and investment recommendations
• Oversee automation integration projects
• Mentor and elevate junior engineers
• Contribute to long‑term manufacturing scalability strategy

This level combines technical depth, strategic thinking, and broad operational influence.

Across all levels, this role requires strong analytical thinking, mechanical intuition, and hands‑on execution on the production floor.

You will not simply support improvement you will help drive it.

We care about how you think, how you execute, and how you take ownership.

• Think in systems and look for scalable solutions not quick fixes
• Push beyond surface‑level answers to uncover root causes
• Are comfortable working directly with machinery and real production constraints
• Take ownership of outcomes and follow projects through to completion
• Communicate clearly and collaborate well across teams

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience in manufacturing, CNC, automation, or production environments
• Strong engineering fundamentals and structured problem-solving ability
• Confidence analyzing data and validating improvements through experimentation
• A hands‑on mindset with the ability to translate ideas into implemented solutions

Were open to a range of experience levels.…