Develop and improve automotive injection‑molded products, supporting APQP and travel.
6 days ago ago
$75,000 - $95,000
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Hybrid
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Began as a Windsor-based engineering design firm and expanded to Michigan and Texas.
Evolved into two core units: engineering consulting/design and technical & professional staffing services.
Works across civil, structural, mechanical, industrial, and R&D fields, offering turnkey engineering and supplemental labor.
Known for supporting OEMs and manufacturing industries, handling program launches, model changeovers, and lean/quality improvements.
Delivers CAD/CAM design, FEA, CFD, equipment support, and drafting for complex projects.
Embeds civil engineers in municipal and research projects, developing novel construction products with university partners.
Provides staff supplementation via direct placement, contract, or contract-to-hire solutions, matching technical talent to specialized needs.
Unprisingly, many employee-developed inventions become customer property under confidential programs.
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Role
Description
concept design
design validation
data procurement
vave optimization
system design
apqp design
Participate in concept design
Design support for the continuous improvement of current products.
Procure and apply all relevant specifications
Support design innovation projects.
The following are tasks (including appropriate documentation) that may be required within new product design, continuous improvement and innovation projects: Vehicle and/or part data procurement
Verification and/or validation of design through tolerance analysis, engineering calculations, prototypes, fit-ups, DVP&R management, product testing, etc.
Continuously improve the design of current products utilizing VAVE, DOE and other related best practices
Design resources during the ECR process
System and component design including reviews
Support the product design elements of new product development within the APQP process
Work within Product Development to generate new product designs using the latest tools and engineering processes
Requirements
nx
catia
dfmea
mechanical degree
automotive
injection molding
On behalf of our Tier 1 injection moulding client, we are currently recruiting an experienced Product Designer to join their team.
The successful Product Designer candidate must be flexible to work at any location
DFMEA's, DFM/DFA, VA/VE analysis, Material specifications, DVP&R, etc.
Installation ease and work instructions to meet customer expectations
Ability to be a design liaison with the customer and suppliers
Minimum of 3 years Automotive Product Design/Engineer experience. Preference given to candidates with injection molding
Must be willing and able to travel internationally, without restrictions, effective on the start date
Ability to participate and/or lead design review, FMEA and brainstorm meetings to ensure design goals are met.
Must be willing to travel to customer locations and supply base, including occasional International travel with associated work assignments. (10% travel within Ontario, USA, and potential for overseas)
3D CAD models and drawing creation/revision (NX8, CATIA5)
Mechanical diploma / degree or equivalent work experience
Participation in the design innovation process and requires the key ability to apply the design needs, the customer, suppliers, and the appropriate regulating bodies to all job tasks
Strong mechanical understanding and aptitude
Proficient user of core CAD products (NX, CATIA 5)
Other relevant design elements of APQP, ECRs and Innovation
Benefits
MEDA offers an excellent referral bonus. Great candidates know great candidates
$75,000 - $95,000 / yr (depending on experience)
Hybrid work model offered after successful completion of probation period (3 months). 3 days in office, 2 days remote