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Arrow focuses on providing innovative design, quality craftsmanship, and exceptional customer service.\nArrow Off Road Stratford was established 100 years ago, developing our people has been a core function and commitment of our business. Our culture is built on safety, integrity, and a commitment to partnering with our customers. We offer our people a commitment to quality and continuous improvement, and the opportunity to implement innovative ideas.\nAt our Stratford Facility, we fabricate and assemble components for heavy truck, defense and off-road equipment companies. We feature fitting and welding, metal forming, saw cutting, painting, assembly departments and manufacture everything from small components to large structures, sheet metal to heavy plate.\n**This is a six-month contract position**\nCompensation Range: $29.32 up to $38.00 hourly\nPosition Summary:\nThe Mechanical Designer is responsible for developing detailed 3D models, fabrication drawings, and manufacturing documentation for large, welded assemblies, fabricated components, and related mechanical systems. The role will also design and develop tooling, weld fixtures, assembly fixtures, material handling solutions, and other manufacturing aids required to support production. Working closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations, the Mechanical Designer will translate customer designs and engineering requirements into accurate, practical, and cost-effective manufacturing solutions. The successful candidate will have strong experience with SolidWorks, welded fabrication, design for manufacturability, and the preparation of production-ready drawings for a heavy manufacturing environment.\nPrimary Responsibilities:\nDevelop 3D models and detailed fabrication drawings for large, welded steel assemblies and components.\nCreate production-ready drawings including weld symbols, dimensions, tolerances, GD&T, material specifications, and fabrication requirements.\nDevelop designs using plate, structural shapes, formed components, machined components, and purchased hardware.\nApply practical knowledge of welding, cutting/burning, forming, machining, and assembly processes when developing designs.\nReview designs for weld accessibility, distortion, tolerance stack-up, assembly sequence, material utilization, and overall manufacturability.\nDesign weld fixtures, assembly fixtures, locating and clamping systems, gauges, material handling devices, carts, and other production tooling required to support manufacturing.\nDevelop tooling concepts from production requirements and work directly with manufacturing personnel to validate designs on the shop floor.\nApply sound locating, clamping, tolerance, accessibility, ergonomics, and mistake-proofing principles when designing fixtures and tooling.\nCreate detailed manufacturing drawings and BOMs for internally and externally fabricated tooling.\nSupport fixture prove-out, commissioning, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement after implementation.\nModify existing tooling and fixtures to improve safety, quality, ergonomics, throughput, repeatability, and ease of use.\nEducational Requirements:\nBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related field. (Relevant certifications in CAD or design software may be preferred.)\nDiploma in Mechanical Engineering\nExperience: 2-5 years of experience in mechanical design, preferably in a manufacturing environment.\nRequired Skills & Expertise:\n5 years of related experience in a manufacturing environment\nProficiency in CAD software (Draftsight and Solidworks preferred).\nStrong knowledge of mechanical design principles, materials, and manufacturing processes.\nExcellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.\nAbility to work effectively in cross-functional teams and collaborate with engineers, production, and other departments.\nStrong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.\nPersonal commitment to high-quality standards. \nStrong communication skills and an ability to formulate positive interpersonal relationships.\nStrategic thinker and effective problem solver.\nPerceptive, responsible, and accountable.\nTeam player.\nEquipment/ Tools/ Technology Used:\nKnowledge of SolidWorks and MRP systems an asset\nProficient in Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, Outlook etc.)\nArrow is committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide accommodations throughout the recruitment process in line with the Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.\nCandidates please note, we do not use AI for application screening. \nDisclaimer: Only emails from  are official. 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