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Designs and manufactures precision-machined components by bridging CAD and CNC production. Uses SolidWorks for DFM, fixture/tooling design, and collaborates with machinists to optimize processes, resolve issues, and improve cycle times.
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Location: Scarborough, ON
Employment: Full-Time | Permanent
Schedule: Day Shift | Monday–Friday
Compensation: $35–$40/hour + Benefits
We're recruiting for an established Canadian advanced manufacturing organization seeking a Design & Manufacturing Engineer who can bridge the gap between mechanical design and real-world CNC manufacturing.
This is a hybrid engineering role for someone who doesn't want to spend their entire career behind a CAD screen or solely on the shop floor.
You'll take projects from CAD through manufacturing: reviewing complex customer designs, performing DFM analysis, designing fixtures and workholding in SolidWorks, supporting CAM and machining strategy, and working directly with CNC machinists to solve production challenges.
If you're strong in SolidWorks and mechanical design but also genuinely understand CNC milling, turning, tooling, feeds and speeds, GD&T, and manufacturability, this role offers the opportunity to use both sides of your skill set.
Review customer CAD models, engineering drawings, and technical specifications
Perform Design for Manufacturability (DFM) analysis for precision-machined components
Identify potential manufacturing challenges before designs reach production
Recommend design changes to improve manufacturability, quality, cost, and repeatability
Interpret and apply GD&T requirements
Work with customers and internal teams to turn engineering concepts into practical manufacturing solutions
Design custom workholding fixtures, soft jaws, production tooling, and manufacturing aids
Create detailed 3D models and drawings using SolidWorks
Develop practical fixture solutions that improve setup time, repeatability, and machining accuracy
Validate designs against real-world CNC manufacturing requirements
Develop and validate machining strategies for complex components
Generate or verify CAM toolpaths using Mastercam or comparable CAM software
Select appropriate tooling and cutting strategies
Determine feeds, speeds, setup requirements, and machining sequences
Support machining feasibility and process prove-outs
Optimize cycle times without compromising dimensional or quality requirements
Develop manufacturing routings and operation sequences
Create tool lists, setup documentation, and operation instructions
Establish standardized machining strategies, feeds, speeds, and tooling practices
Improve manufacturing consistency, repeatability, and cycle-time efficiency
This is a hands-on engineering role.
You'll work directly with CNC programmers, machinists, and Quality to:
Troubleshoot machining and manufacturing issues
Solve dimensional and quality problems
Optimize setups and machining strategies
Reduce scrap and rework
Improve cycle times
Perform root-cause analysis
Implement permanent corrective solutions
Provide engineering support during the quoting process
Estimate machining cycle times and setup requirements
Evaluate tooling requirements and costs
Assess material utilization and yield
Determine manufacturing complexity and feasibility
Help ensure new work is quoted using realistic production assumptions
3–5+ years of relevant mechanical design, manufacturing engineering, CNC machining, or machining-support experience
Strong SolidWorks capabilities
Strong understanding of mechanical design and DFM principles
Practical knowledge of CNC milling and turning
Understanding of machining setups, tooling, feeds, speeds, and cutting mechanics
Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings
Strong understanding of GD&T
CAM programming or toolpath experience
Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills
Ability to communicate effectively with engineers, machinists, Quality, suppliers, and customers
Mastercam experience is strongly preferred.
Comparable experience may include:
Fusion 360
SolidWorks CAM
Esprit
GibbsCAM
Similar CNC/CAM platforms
We're particularly interested in candidates who have worked within:
Precision CNC Machining
Custom Manufacturing
Aerospace Manufacturing
Automotive Manufacturing
Industrial Equipment
Machine Shops
Tool & Die
Engineered Components
High-Mix / Low-Volume Manufacturing
Advanced Manufacturing
Experience combining precision machining with sheet metal fabrication or welding is an additional asset.
A Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred.
However, we're equally interested in strong candidates who have developed their expertise through a combination of:
CNC machining experience
Technical education
Trade certification
Mechanical design
CAM programming
Hands-on manufacturing engineering experience
We're looking for capability, not simply credentials.
You'll likely be successful if you:
Enjoy both mechanical design and hands-on manufacturing
Think about how a component will actually be machined while you're designing it
Can communicate effectively with both engineers and machinists
Enjoy solving difficult manufacturing problems
Understand that a good CAD model isn't necessarily a manufacturable design
Are comfortable moving between SolidWorks, CAM, engineering drawings, and the shop floor
Take ownership of problems and work through them until they're solved
$35–$40/hour, based on experience
Full-time permanent position
Monday–Friday day shift
Comprehensive benefits
Work across both design engineering and advanced manufacturing
Direct exposure to complex precision-machined projects
Opportunity to influence projects from design through production
Work closely with experienced CNC machinists and engineering professionals
Variety of technically challenging customer projects
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
Company events
On-site parking
If you're a Design or Manufacturing Engineer who understands CNC machining, or a strong machining professional who has developed serious engineering and SolidWorks capabilities, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply today to learn more.