Jabil

Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

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Ottawa, ON, CAN

In-Office

Senior level

Hardware

The Role

Lead mechanical design for datacenter transceivers, guiding design reviews, mentoring engineers, validating prototypes, resolving complex mechanical/thermal issues, and driving production releases while managing suppliers and ensuring specification alignment.

Summary Generated by Built In

At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

JOB SUMMARY

Lead mechanical design activities for datacenter transceivers. Responsible for ensuring technical milestones are achieved. Responsible for guiding other team members' designs and leads technical design reviews. Ensures specification requirements input and design outputs align. This engineer will have demonstrated experience at releasing products into a production environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Leader in developing and validating datacenter transceivers.
Lead chassis and PCB mechanical layouts utilizing standard tools
Directs all aspects of mechanical design with minimal supervision
Mentors/coaches/trains engineers with less experience
Partners with system architects to review and clarify design requirements and define the appropriate mechanical/thermal architecture.
Expertly assemble prototypes, and verifies form/fit/function.
Work with and manage external component suppliers/manufacturers and provide input to their product roadmaps
Communicates technical aspects of a project effectively to internal and external suppliers.
Define design innovations and potential patentable solutions
Leads resolution of complex design issues and manages design trade-offs

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Broad knowledge developing high complexity projects that have required one of more of Mechanical Engineering Design specializations or competencies: Tolerance Analysis, DFM, Serviceability
Detailed knowledge and use of key development tools and design standards: 3D CAD (SolidWorks), Thermal Analysis, Finite Element Analysis, Tolerances, Manufacturing Principles, Interference Checks.
Direct datacenter transceiver experience (OSFP/QSFP/optical modules preferred) is extremely helpful.
Mechanical ownership of product development and validation
Production release experience
Thermal/mechanical architecture experience preferred

NON TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Influence others and share best practices
Effectively communicate with good understanding of English.
Work as part of a global team
Assess a project and articulating risk while developing project milestones.
Mentor less experienced engineers.
Leads ME projects with multiple engineers assigned.
Leads cross-functional and ME design reviews

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Mechanical Engineering Degree (BSME/MSME/PhD or equivalent experience)
8+ years experience in mech design and / or verification or other key competency

WORKING CONDITIONS

Regular business hours.
Some irregular hours may be required to accommodate International calls.
Travel requirements: Domestic and/or Global, up to 20%

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Skills Required

Mechanical Engineering degree (BSME/MSME/PhD or equivalent experience)
8+ years experience in mechanical design and/or verification
Experience releasing products into production (production release experience)
Proficiency with 3D CAD (SolidWorks)
Thermal analysis and Finite Element Analysis experience
Tolerance analysis, DFM, serviceability, interference checks, and manufacturing principles
Direct datacenter transceiver experience (OSFP/QSFP/optical modules)
Thermal/mechanical architecture experience
Prototyping skills: assemble prototypes and verify form/fit/function
Experience mentoring/coaching engineers and leading cross-functional design reviews
Experience working with and managing external component suppliers/manufacturers
Effective English communication and ability to work as part of a global team

Jabil Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive, with medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, and HRA/HSA plan options appearing consistently across role materials. Wellbeing support is also included via EAP access and additional wellbeing-oriented time such as mental-health days in some U.S. postings.
Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with company match and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, which together strengthen long-term savings potential. Additional financial upside is supported in some roles through profit sharing and performance/quarterly bonus structures.
Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle add-ons extend beyond core insurance, including tuition reimbursement, commuter benefits, pet insurance, adoption assistance, and employee assistance resources. Community-oriented benefits such as a paid Day of Service can add perceived non-cash value alongside standard rewards.