Product Designer, Research & Development***Concepteur de produits, Recherche et Développement
$64,800–$81,000 year
On-siteMississauga, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Generate concept sketches, CAD models, and rapid prototypes to support product development from concept through commercialization. Execute engineering calculations and CAE studies including FEA, CFD, and Mold Flow Analysis to validate designs and optimize for performance, manufacturability, and cost. Create production-ready drawings for injection molding tooling, conduct design reviews with stakeholders, and manage vendor interactions for quotes and purchase orders. Maintain timelines, ensure code compliance, and execute Engineering Change Requests while adhering to safety standards. This on-site role in Mississauga requires 5 days per week. IPEX, a leading supplier of thermoplastic piping systems, seeks a designer with a background in plastics engineering to drive innovation in rigid plastic goods.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Plastics Engineering
- 3–5 years of product development experience in plastics manufacturing
- Advanced knowledge of injection molding processes
- Proficiency in SolidWorks CAD modeling and assemblies
- Strong understanding of GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, and Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
- Experience developing production-ready drawings and technical documentation
- Strong communication and project coordination skills
- On-site position based in Mississauga, Ontario
- Presence at the facility 5 days per week
Desired Qualifications
- Extrusion process knowledge
- Injection mold design experience
- Experience with SolidWorks PDM
- Experience using ANSYS, SolidWorks Simulation, CFX, or Fluent
- Experience with Moldex3D
- Knowledge of plumbing industry standards and regulatory requirements
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