Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

Posted on 08/07/2026

Mission

Being a Senior Mechanical Engineer with us means putting your exceptional engineering expertise and problem-solving skills to work to design, improve, and support industry-leading pressure equipment and hazardous location heating products.

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, compliance, and continuous improvement of pressure-containing equipment and hazardous location heating products. You will play a key role in engineering governance, regulatory compliance, product development, manufacturing support, and the mentorship of engineering team members while ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-effective product solutions.

On a daily basis, you will:

  • Design and improve pressure-containing equipment and hazardous location heating products with a focus on safety, quality, performance, manufacturability, cost, and regulatory compliance.
  • Perform engineering calculations, design reviews, and prepare technical documentation, design records, and engineering drawings.
  • Apply relevant engineering codes and standards, including ASME Section VIII Division 1, CSA B51, ABSA requirements, CRN registration requirements, and internal engineering procedures.
  • Support ABSA and CRN registration activities, including submissions, revisions, and responses to regulatory review comments.
  • Prepare and maintain engineering documentation, including drawings, Bills of Material (BOMs), Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), and controlled engineering records.
  • Provide engineering review and authentication activities where qualified and authorized in accordance with professional engineering requirements.
  • Develop and improve engineering standards, design tools, templates, documentation, and engineering processes.
  • Provide technical support to Manufacturing, Fabrication, Assembly, Purchasing, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Service, Suppliers, Customers, and Sales teams.
  • Participate in product testing, pressure testing, validation activities, root cause analysis, corrective actions, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Mentor designers and technical staff while promoting engineering best practices and design-for-manufacturing principles.
  • Drive engineering efficiency by reducing design rework, production delays, late engineering changes, and regulatory submission delays.
  • Support manufacturing operations by resolving technical issues and identifying opportunities for process improvement.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards, certifications, regulations, and quality requirements.
  • Contribute to safety initiatives, Lean Manufacturing activities, 5S programs, and ISO 9001 Quality Management System requirements.

Profile

You are the person we are looking for if you possess:

  • A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent engineering discipline.
  • Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with APEGA, or eligibility to obtain registration within an agreed timeframe.
  • Seven (7) to ten (10) years of mechanical design experience involving pressure vessels, pressure equipment, or pressure-containing products.
  • Strong working knowledge of ASME Section VIII Division 1, CSA B51, ABSA requirements, and CRN registration processes.
  • Experience preparing engineering calculations, technical documentation, design submissions, and drawing packages.
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical design, fabrication, welding, manufacturing processes, tolerancing, and assembly.
  • Proficiency with SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD software.
  • Experience supporting Manufacturing, Fabrication, Quality, Purchasing, Service, or Production functions.
  • Strong engineering judgment, attention to detail, and commitment to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Assets:

  • Experience working under an APEGA Permit to Practice.
  • Experience with hazardous location products and applicable CSA, UL, IECEx, or ATEX certifications.
  • Experience with Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), controlled documentation, ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems, audits, and corrective action processes.
  • Experience with finite element analysis (FEA), thermodynamics, heat transfer, or fluid mechanics.
  • Experience mentoring engineers, designers, or technical staff.

How this job stands out from the rest:

  • Profit share.
  • Comprehensive group insurance plan with a 65% employer contribution.
  • Retirement savings program with employer contributions of up to 5%.

About us

Supported by a vast North American distribution network and more than 1,200 dedicated employees, our group stands out as a major player in the heating, air conditioning, and ventilation sectors. Recognized among the Best Managed Companies, our businesses leverage the complementarity of their expertise to drive innovation and build a sustainable future.
Our company is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and strives to provide a respectful and welcoming work environment for everyone. Believing that talent comes in many forms, we encourage all motivated individuals to apply-even if they don't meet every single requirement.
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