Senior Mechanical Engineer

Description

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will own the design, development, and validation of mechanical systems and components across the full product lifecycle. You'll integrate mechanical, electrical, and hardware requirements into manufacturable, cost-effective solutions — spanning everything from detailed CAD work and production documentation to hands-on field testing and cross-functional collaboration.

This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives at the intersection of design and the shop floor — someone equally comfortable in CAD and in the build bay, solving real-world product challenges alongside Development, Production, and external partners.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead mechanical, hardware, and electrical design on most development projects, driving many design activities directly.
• Create CAD models, drawings, and documentation for parts, assemblies, mounts, racks, enclosures, adapters, and vehicle integrations.
• Provide electrical and system integration support — cable drawings, power distribution, grounding, fusing, connectors, and wire harnesses.
• Integrate and troubleshoot sensors, cameras, lasers, GPS/IMU systems, radios, encoders, and DMIs.
• Support active production builds, resolving technical questions, fitment issues, rework decisions, and assembly bottlenecks.
• Create production-friendly instructions, drawings, fixtures, jigs, and controlled documentation.
• Drive engineering change control: design improvements, drawing revisions, BOM updates, and legacy product support.
• Support field service and validation, including root cause analysis and design changes to prevent issue recurrence.
• Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and ensure alignment between engineering design and production requirements.
• Evaluate supplier changes, replacement components, and alternate parts for form, fit, and function.
• Travel up to 10% for field testing, customer sites, conferences, and industry test tracks.

WHAT YOU BRING

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or Technical Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 10+ years of professional experience in product or manufacturing engineering.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks is required, Fusion 360 is an asset).
• Familiarity with engineering drawing standards and BOM management.
• Intermediate understanding of electronics packaging — enclosure design, thermal dissipation, connector and cable management.
• Working knowledge of electrical and wiring fundamentals; ability to troubleshoot wiring, signal, power, communication, and PCB-related issues.
• Experience integrating and troubleshooting sensors, cameras, lasers, computers, GPS/IMU systems, and related components.
• Hands-on shop-floor aptitude: build instructions, fixtures, jigs, and resolving fitment and assembly issues.

Core Competencies

• Strong attention to detail with ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Comfortable translating field, shop, and customer problems into actionable engineering tasks.

KEY TECHNOLOGIES & TOOLS

• SolidWorks
• Fusion 360
• CAD Modeling
• BOM Management
• GPS / IMU
• PCB Rework
• Wire Harnesses
• Sensor Integration
• Root Cause Analysis
• Engineering Change
• Fixtures & Jigs
• Field Validation

Requirements

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs independently; heavier loads with assistance or mechanical aid.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and crouching throughout the workday.
• Ability to climb ladders, steps, or work on or under vehicles and equipment.
• Manual dexterity and hand–eye coordination for precise fabrication, cutting, and assembly.
• Visual acuity, color differentiation, and depth perception for reading drawings and inspecting assemblies.
• Valid driver's license required; must be legally authorized to operate company or customer vehicles.
• PPE required: safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and appropriate footwear.