Role Summary:
The Senior Mechanical Engineer is a key technical and project leadership role responsible for the end-to-end design, development, and production of complex mechanical systems, robotic applications, and specialized welding equipment. This position requires a highly resourceful builder who combines hands-on rapid prototyping with the ability to perform detailed engineering calculations for weldments and machine design. You will blend this technical expertise with cross-functional leadership, guiding multidisciplinary teams from concept to production while actively mentoring junior staff. The role involves direct customer engagement, on-site troubleshooting, and embodying Novarc's core values of Hungry, Humble, and Smart.
Key Responsibilities :
Detailed design and development of mechanical parts and systems for robotic applications and welding equipment (drive systems, pneumatics, weldments, sheet metal)
Use SolidWorks to create designs and manage parts/assemblies
Prepare detailed part and assembly drawings as per ASME Y14.5-2018
Lead multidisciplinary teams for development of new designs from concept to production
Provide input into development of engineering processes including and not limited to PDM/PLM systems, change control, lifecycle management
Assisting customer service, installation and welding teams with troubleshooting machine issues
Provide complete and accurate documentation including bills of materials, engineering change orders, test validation reports, root cause analyses, FMEA, machine manuals and installation documentation
Travel as required to customer and supplier sites to perform installation, commissioning, troubleshooting and training duties
Work with customers, project managers, designers, toolmakers and electricians to solve problems in order to provide the customer with a complete, functional automation system
Advise customer on solving technical problems
Adhere to all health and safety rules and procedures
Mentor Junior staff and assist in developing team best practices
Qualifications and Experience
Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent of combined experience)
Registered as a P.Eng
7+ years of machine design experience
5+ years of engineering drawing experience using ASME Y14.5 standard
High level of experience in product development and planning
In depth experience with PLM and/or PDM software platforms
Experience in hands-on mechanical assembly of components (fabrication, welding, pneumatics, wiring)
5+ years of drafting using SolidWorks or equivalent
Proven resourcefulness and hands-on experience with rapid prototyping to quickly iterate and validate design concepts
Proven experience performing detailed engineering calculations for weldments and machine design (e.g., FEA analysis, kinematics, load capacities) to validate concepts prior to prototyping.
Proven record of leading/managing cross-functional teams
Experience with mentoring junior staff
Strong communication and documentation skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Mentoring junior staff
Nice to Have
Experience with CM/DM and BOM architecture design for manufacturing
Welding experience (GMAW, GTAW)
Lean manufacturing experience
Experience with electrical systems and wiring, control systems
Commitment to Novarc Values:
Demonstrate and embed Novarc’s core values of Hungry, Humble, and Smart in daily work, decision-making, collaboration, and interactions with colleagues, customers, and partners.
Hungry: Be Passionate, Never Give Up, Customer Focused, Continuous Learning, Do What You Say
Humble: Servant Leader, No arrogance, Less Ego, Listen > Talk
Smart: High EQ, Challenge the Status Quo, Thought Leaders
