Mechanical Designer (Oldcastle)

Job Title: Mechanical Designer Job Description The Mechanical Designer designs and develops automated, turnkey equipment for automotive and consumer product applications. This role spans the full lifecycle from concept development through detailed design and release, ensuring that solutions are robust, manufacturable, and aligned with customer specifications. The Mechanical Designer works closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex custom automation systems that perform reliably in demanding manufacturing environments. Responsibilities - Construct and modify 3D CAD models using SolidWorks in accordance with customer standards for automated equipment and custom manufacturing applications. - Estimate design hours from concept through detailed design and release for both new designs and engineering changes, and communicate these estimates to support project planning. - Prepare layout and detail drawings that meet project timelines, ensuring designs are practical, innovative, and compliant with customer and internal requirements. - Review and interpret customer specifications, engineering schematics, and technical data to determine appropriate design approaches and generate all required engineering outputs. - Perform engineering calculations and select appropriate materials to achieve required functionality, performance, and durability of automated machinery and equipment. - Coordinate structural and finite element analysis activities to validate the functionality and integrity of designed equipment and incorporate findings into the design. - Oversee the development of part and assembly drawings by internal or outsourced designers, managing the full design scope for assigned projects. - Collaborate with other designers and cross‑functional team members to implement design changes that improve manufacturability, maintainability, and serviceability of equipment. - Follow established release procedures to issue complete drawing packages in digital and/or hardcopy formats to support purchasing, controls engineering, manufacturing, installation, and customer documentation. - Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T;) principles to ensure accurate, repeatable manufacturing and assembly within automotive and related industry environments. - Concept, design, and detail manufacturing tooling and equipment for punch and weld machinery, including geo fixtures, respot stations, end‑of‑arm tooling, and related components. - Collaborate closely with controls, vision, and electrical teams to ensure mechanical designs integrate effectively within complex custom automation systems. - Provide technical leadership on projects by guiding other designers when needed and contributing to design standards and best practices. Essential Skills - 5+ years of experience designing automated equipment for custom manufacturing applications. - 7+ years of direct experience designing automated equipment or machinery. - Proficiency in concept development, 3D design, and 2D detailing for manufacturing equipment, particularly punch and weld machinery, including geo fixtures, respot tooling, and end‑of‑arm tooling. - Advanced SolidWorks experience for 3D modeling, mechanical design, and preparation of detailed engineering drawings. - Hands‑on experience in automation design for industrial and automotive manufacturing environments. - Strong background in mechanical design and mechanical engineering for custom machines and industrial equipment. - Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and mechanical CAD workflows, including modeling and detailing complex assemblies. - Demonstrated experience designing equipment for automotive end‑users and automotive manufacturing applications. - Working knowledge and practical application of GD&T; principles in manufacturing and assembly environments. - Ability to perform engineering calculations and select appropriate materials to meet performance and reliability requirements. - Experience in machine design, including welded structures and components for automated systems. - Ability to interpret customer specifications, engineering schematics, and technical data and translate them into robust mechanical designs. Additional Skills & Qualifications - Experience leading and mentoring other designers is appreciated and considered a strong asset. - background in designing automation and industrial equipment for automotive and related industries. - Experience collaborating with controls, vision, and electrical engineering teams on complex automation projects. - Familiarity with full machine lifecycle involvement, from initial architecture and design through integration, commissioning, and on‑site support. - Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to develop practical and innovative engineering solutions that meet or exceed customer requirements. - Ability to manage multiple design tasks, prioritize work to meet project deadlines, and adapt to changing project requirements. - Effective communication skills for coordinating with internal stakeholders, external designers, and customers throughout the design and release process. Work Environment This role is fully onsite and involves working within a long‑standing custom automation workplace focused on turnkey equipment for manufacturing. The Mechanical Designer collaborates daily with multidisciplinary teams, including mechanical, controls, vision, and electrical specialists, on complex, custom automation systems. The work covers the full machine lifecycle, from architecture and design through integration, commissioning, and on‑site troubleshooting support. The environment emphasizes technical ownership, hands‑on involvement with equipment, and close coordination with manufacturing and installation functions. Designers primarily use SolidWorks and related CAD tools to create 3D models and 2D drawings, and they follow structured release procedures to support purchasing, controls engineering, fabrication, assembly, and customer documentation. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Oldcastle, ON. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $42.00/hr. Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Oldcastle,ON. À propos d'Actalent Actalent est un chef de file mondial des services d’ingénierie et de sciences et des solutions de talents. Nous aidons les entreprises visionnaires à faire progresser leurs initiatives en matière d’ingénierie et de science en leur donnant accès à des experts spécialisés qui favorisent la mise à l’échelle, l’innovation et la mise en marché rapide. Avec un réseau de près de 30 000 consultants et plus de 4 500 clients aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie et en Europe, Actalent est au service d’un grand nombre d’entreprises du classement Fortune 500. Actalent est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut d’ancien combattant, d’un handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi. Si vous souhaitez faire une demande d’accommodement raisonnable, tel que la modification ou l’ajustement du processus de demande d’emploi ou d’entrevue à cause d’un handicap, veuillez envoyer un courriel à pour connaître d’autres options d’accommodement. Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco: Conformément à l’Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco, pour tous les postes situés dans la ville et le comté de San Francisco, nous examinerons les candidatures des personnes qualifiées ayant un casier judiciaire ou des antécédents criminels. Utilisation de l’intelligence artificielle (IA): Nous pouvons utiliser l’intelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus d’embauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et l’évaluation des candidatures. L’IA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à l’aide d’outils d’IA. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email for other accommodation options. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 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