Mechanical Design Engineer

Full time

Location: Concord, ON

Engineering @ Sterling Industries

They say good engineers love solving puzzles. Every day, our team figures out how to build and improve our clients’ innovative MedTech solutions, manufacturing them at scale, ready to improve patients’ lives. It is a mission that requires multi-disciplined, creative, and flexible minds, working together for our clients’ success. Whether it is process, mechanical or quality control engineering, every member plays an important role, making our team stronger. If you want to put your engineering skills to work on delivering the next generation of medical devices to patients around the world, Sterling is the place for you.

About Sterling Industries

Established in 1984, Sterling Industries provides end-to-end contract manufacturing and assembly of medical devices and components to Fortune 100 OEMs, as well as mid-size medical device OEMs and fast-growing “scale-ups.” Registered with the U.S. FDA and Health Canada, Sterling helps clients deliver successful products through its vertical integration, managing the entire process, including the supply chain, manufacturing, assembly, testing, labelling, packaging and shipping. The company operates from facilities in the suburban Toronto (Concord and Woodbridge) and Kalamazoo, Michigan. Sterling manufactures success.

Job Description

The successful candidate will be a strong mechanical designer with extensive experience in designing tooling, gauges, and fixtures, as well as providing support in DFM/DFA to enhance customer product design. This individual will critically evaluate project requirements, specifications, and plans to oversee the design and installation processes. The role demands responsibility for ensuring that all designed tooling, gauges, and fixtures meet the outlined specifications and requirements, are delivered within budget constraints, and adhere to project timelines. Additionally, the designer will occasionally take on new engineering projects, where they will need to identify requirements and outline the necessary steps for implementing new designs or modifying existing products.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead or assist in concept development, prototyping and product design, testing and design iteration
• Create and maintain 3D models, drawings, BOMs, and mechanical simulations in SolidWorks
• Reading and understanding technical documentation, including customer drawings, specifications, design criteria and datasheets
• Apply and provide DFM/DFA principles
• Creating engineering documentation (models, drawings, specifications, documents, etc)

• Participate in and/or lead technical discussion internally or externally, be able to justify designs based on engineering principles, calculations, empirical testing, etc
• Participate in product testing, performance evaluation and certification activities
• Design and create mechanical and electrical assembly jigs and fixtures as well as assistant tool for metrology measurement such as CMM and others

Requirements and Education:

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in engineering, product development, and testing, with a strong background in plastic injection molding design. End of Arm tooling (EOAT) design experience is desirable.
• Expert proficiency in SolidWorks/CAD, including drafting, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and a proven understanding of GD&T 14.5Y, tolerance definitions, and tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to conceptualize, quote, and execute production-related tools and equipment.
• Hands on experience in designing and building fixtures / jigs/ and process supporting tools
• Experience in providing engineering support for production equipment and tooling troubleshooting, along with a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent documentation, organizational and time management skills
• Supplier engagement, including verification processes, relationship building, and maintenance.
• A tenacious problem-solver who leaves no stone unturned – exploring every possibility to its appropriate end in order to find the best design solution.
• Practical skills with the ability to modify and create physical and functional prototypes using basic hand tools and shop equipment.
• Knowledge of TS16949 or ISO9001 and ISO 13485 systems
• Ability to work on several projects simultaneously with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent English language communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Preference for individuals with tooling and machine / automation design experience.

Sterling Industries is an equal opportunity employer. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.