Mechanical Designer (Waterloo)

Exciting Opportunity supporting UAV Development Join a fast-growing, innovation-driven engineering team working on cutting-edge hardware programs. Youll be part of a highly collaborative environment where mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing teams come together to bring complex products to life. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who thrives both in CAD and on the shop floor, seeing designs through from concept to reality. If you enjoy solving real-world engineering challenges, working with advanced assemblies, and being directly involved in product builds and verificationthis role is for you. What Youll Be Doing Design and model mechanical components and assemblies using Solid Works, leveraging a Master Model approach Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including mechanical, electrical, and machine shop personnel Perform fit checks, validation, and verification on the shop floor to ensure design accuracy and manufacturability Maintain and update Bills of Materials (BOMs) within an ERP system Create and update detailed engineering drawings and part documentation Develop and refine sheet metal, plastic, and welded components Ensure designs respect interface boundaries and incorporate master model best practices What You Bring (Must Have) 5+ years of experience as a Mechanical Designer using Solid Works Hands-on experience with: Sheet metal design Welding processes Plastic components Strong understanding of Master Model methodology, including interface control and feature ownership Experience working directly on the shop floor, conducting fit checks and validating designs Experience with ERP systems, including BOM creation and maintenance Nice to Have Experience building or owning a Master Model Familiarity with Arena ERP Experience in new product development (NPD) Strong drafting and documentation skills Team & Environment Collaborative team of mechanical engineers and technical specialists Work on a large, multidisciplinary engineering program On-site, 5 days/week, with flexibility for occasional remote work (., design/detailing days without hardware interaction) Why Join? Work on complex, real-world engineering systems Be part of a high-impact program with visibility across teams Gain hands-on experience from design through to physical builds and verification Collaborative, fast-paced setting with strong technical mentorship Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Waterloo, ON. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/hr. Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Waterloo,ON. propos d''Actalent Actalent est un chef de file mondial des services dingnierie et de sciences et des solutions de talents. Nous aidons les entreprises visionnaires faire progresser leurs initiatives en matire dingnierie et de science en leur donnant accs des experts spcialiss qui favorisent la mise lchelle, linnovation et la mise en march rapide. Avec un rseau de prs de 30000consultants et plus de 4500clients aux tats-Unis, au Canada, en Asie et en Europe, Actalent est au service dun grand nombre dentreprises du classement Fortune 500. Actalent est un employeur souscrivant au principe de lgalit des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de lge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut dancien combattant, dun handicap, de lorientation sexuelle, de lidentit sexuelle, des renseignements gntiques ou de toute autre caractristique protge par la loi. Si vous souhaitez faire une demande daccommodement raisonnable, tel que la modification ou lajustement du processus de demande demploi ou dentrevue cause dun handicap, veuillez envoyer un courriel Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2pk8ms