Product Design Specialist - Mechanical Engineering

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Are you passionate about design and looking for a role where you can innovate and grow your career?

Would you like to be part of a dynamic site engineering design team? This is an opportunity for you to join our team of customized mechanical design of low-voltage distribution assemblies and collaborate with various departments from engineering, manufacturing, sales, marketing, and supply chain to satisfy live customer orders.

• INNOVATION: Customize new and existing products using Inventor to fulfill live customer orders.
• ANALYSIS: Assess incoming Custom Switchboard orders to identify new design elements/gaps.
• ORGANIZATION: Maintain Product Option Matrix to provide a real-time visual depiction of available configurations & product line gaps.
• IMPROVEMENT: Identify, approve, and implement product improvements to reduce cost & improve quality.
• DOCUMENTATION: Create & maintain standard drawings and modules, issuing & implementing Engineering Change Notices.
• OPTIMIZATION: Determine manufacturing methods & optimal materials and specifications to produce parts & sub-assemblies for new products or customer orders, leveraging Design-for Manufacturing (DFM) methodology, and FMEA & VA/VE tools.
• TRAINING: Instruct and train manufacturing personnel on new or revised manufacturing methods.
• QUALITY: Participate in CSA/UL audit, non-conformance material requests (NCMRs), and Corrective Action Requests (CAR), as required.

What will make you successful?

The ideal candidate brings strong technical acumen combined with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, including a solid understanding of common sheet-metal forming and fabrication techniques and the ability to inspire a shared vision. They can successfully multi-task and perform effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, both independently and as part of a team. With a proven track record of leading projects and teams, they consistently achieve results through their own efforts and by motivating others. They also demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication abilities, along with strong analytical skills and a methodical, objective approach to problem-solving.

The candidate should also be aligned with Eaton's values, including maintaining a safety-first mindset and valuing inclusion and diversity.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Diploma in Mechanical Technology.

• Minimum 3 years of prior technical experience with Low Voltage Power Distribution Products, with a minimum of two (2) years in a Manufacturing or Design Engineering capacity.

• Highly proficient user of Autodesk Inventor or equivalent 3D Modelling software

• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada without company sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• University degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics.

• Licensed P.Eng or CET, strongly preferred.

• Technical experience working with switchboards/switchgear and reading electrical schematics.

• MetaCAM Programming experience.

• Familiar with common testing requirements for Low-Voltage Power Distribution Equipment (short circuit, thermal, seismic, etc), and have a proven ability to design-for-manufacturing in an Engineered-to-Order environment.

• Experience using and interpreting the Canadian Electrical Code, and applicable CSA & UL Standards.

• Training and Experience with Lean and Six Sigma Tools; LSS Green or Black belt.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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Client-provided location(s): Oakville, Canada

Job ID: Eaton-59434Milton

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-02-20T18:39:32