Mechanical Design Engineer

Posted 3 Days Ago
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Toronto, ON, CAN
In-Office
Senior level
Automotive • Manufacturing
The Role
Design and validate wheel hub bearings: lead failure analysis and root-cause investigations, drive R&D and competitive benchmarking, create 2D/3D CAD models and drawings, apply GD&T and APQP, produce DFMEA/DVP/ECR documentation, and support supplier onboarding and manufacturability improvements.
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Take your Career to the next Level with MEVOTECH. 
Join Our Team at Mevotech! 

 Are you ready to elevate your career with a leading North American aftermarket auto parts company? Mevotech is seeking an Engineer I to join our dynamic team. 
About Us 
Mevotech is a trusted leader in the aftermarket auto parts industry, specializing in driveline, steering, and suspension parts. With over 40 years of experience, we're dedicated to engineering excellence, innovation, and delivering exceptional customer experiences. Our commitment to employee wellness and engagement has earned us recognition as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. 
Position Overview 

Reporting to the Product Development Manager - Hubs, the Engineer I is accountable for the completed detail and conceptual drawings. The Engineer I will take ownership of design integrity, innovation initiatives, and product performance across our hub bearing portfolio. You will directly influence how products are designed, validated, improved, and brought to market with a strong emphasis on innovation, failure analysis, and continuous advancement. You’ll be expected to challenge existing designs, uncover root causes, and push engineering standards forward.
Key Responsibilities 
  • Failure Analysis & Continuous Improvement (CORE FOCUS)
  • Lead root cause investigations on warranty returns and field failures
  • Identify failure modes, design weaknesses, and systemic issues
  • Convert findings into design upgrades, material changes, and engineering standards
  • Use test data and real-world feedback to continuously evolve product performance
Innovation & Technology Leadership
  • Drive R&D initiatives focused on advancing wheel hub bearing technology
  • Identify and evaluate emerging design concepts, materials, and performance improvements
  • Lead competitive benchmarking activities to uncover design gaps and opportunities
  • Translate insights into actionable engineering improvements and next-gen product direction
Product Design Ownership
  • Own the development of detailed specifications and conceptual designs from early-stage through release
  • Ensure all designs meet performance, durability, and manufacturability requirements
  • Validate and refine designs through peer review and engineering rigor before production
  • Apply GD&T and engineering best practices to ensure precision and consistency

Engineering Execution & Validation
  • Create and manage 2D/3D CAD models and drawings (AutoCAD, Inventor, or equivalent)
  • Ensure designs are aligned with APQP requirements and validation processes
Develop and maintain critical engineering documentation:
  • DFMEA
  • DVP
  • ECRs / EDRs
  • Engineering standards

Supplier & Manufacturing Impact
  • Partner with global manufacturers to translate designs into high-performing products
  • Resolve technical challenges and drive quality improvements with suppliers
  • Support manufacturer onboarding with a focus on engineering excellence and compliance
Engineering Excellence & Team Impact
  • Elevate engineering capability by improving design standards and processes
  • Standardize documentation and workflows to increase efficiency and quality
  • Contribute to team development, knowledge sharing, and onboarding
  • Actively shape and improve overall engineering practices and performance culture

Ideal Qualifications 
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or applied science
  • 5+ years of bearing design experience (automotive preferred)
Strong expertise in:
  • CAD (2D & 3D – AutoCAD, Inventor or equivalent)
  • GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
  • APQP methodologies
  • Mechanical testing & materials understanding (metallurgy, hardness, tensile)
  • Proven ability to analyze failures and translate insights into design improvements
  • Experience with FEA, PLM systems, or Autodesk Vault (assets)
 
Physical Demands And Working Conditions
  • Position follows a hybrid work requirement, consisting of four (4) days onsite and one (1) day remote weekly. 
  • Primarily office-based with standard working hours; may require additional hours to meet project deadlines or address urgent matters.  
  • Ability to work in a dynamic environment, managing multiple tasks and responsibilities simultaneously.  
  • Minimal physical demands, primarily involving sitting, using a computer, and other office-related activities  
 
 

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or applied science
  • 5+ years of bearing design experience
  • Automotive experience
  • 2D/3D CAD proficiency (AutoCAD, Inventor, or equivalent)
  • GD&T knowledge (ASME Y14.5)
  • APQP methodologies experience
  • Mechanical testing and materials understanding (metallurgy, hardness, tensile)
  • Proven failure analysis and root cause investigation ability
  • Experience with FEA
  • Experience with PLM systems or Autodesk Vault
  • Experience creating/maintaining DFMEA, DVP, ECRs/EDRs and engineering standards
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The Company
410 Employees
Year Founded: 1982

What We Do

Mevotech is a North American leader in the automotive aftermarket industry, specializing in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of high-performance chassis, steering, suspension, driveline, and braking parts. Since 1982, the company has been dedicated to providing innovative products and advanced technology to help technicians make the best auto part decisions, ensuring superior product performance, engineering excellence, and industry-leading support for technicians across the continent.

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