Design Engineer I at Lee Valley Tools – Ottawa, Ontario

About Lee Valley:

Since 1978, Lee Valley has recognized that for many, woodworking and gardening are more than just hobbies. Lee Valley Tools enjoys a proud history of providing high-quality woodworking, gardening, hobby, hardware, gift and seasonal merchandise to customers worldwide. We pride ourselves on providing quality products and renowned customer service.

Lee Valley has been honored with many prestigious awards, including being recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies in 2023 by Deloitte and one of Canada's Best Employers by Forbes in 2018. Additionally, we ranked #1 for In-Store Experience in Ontario by Leger Marketing Inc.

A position at Lee Valley is more than just a job – we honor the time and dedication that our people give by providing sustained and meaningful employment while striving to provide an environment where learning and development are encouraged.

The Design Engineer I serves as the vital link between the Design team and Manufacturing, ensuring projects transition seamlessly into finished products. Balancing both big-picture strategy and precise technical details, this role requires a deep understanding of transformational processes to digitally model designs for procurement, planning, and production. Additionally, the Design Engineer critically evaluates component information and proactively addresses issues as they arise, ensuring efficiency and accuracy throughout the development process.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate quotations from both internal and external stakeholders for product costing.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of supporting documentation in the manufacturing data system (e.g., Bills of Materials, Routings).
• Review, refine, and approve CAD data and drawings to ensure clarity and accuracy.
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to align manufacturing processes with process documentation, ensuring both are current for legacy and new products.
• Maintain and update Product Data Management (PDM) and Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) data for consistency and accuracy.
• Initiate and implement engineering changes and process updates.
• Assist in updating process documents in coordination with design and manufacturing engineering teams.
• Conduct independent studies and analyses on manufacturing process data to support updates and implementation.
• Perform research on manufacturing processes and materials to drive improvements.
• Lead small project teams focused on enhancing manufacturing processes.
• The responsibilities listed above are not exhaustive and are intended to provide an overview of the role.

Knowledge and Skills

• A degree or certificate in Engineering or Engineering Technology
• 1-4 years’ experience or equivalent in a manufacturing environment, Manufacturing Engineering, ERP/MRP Systems, etc.
• 3-D CAD experience
• Drafting and GTOL experience
• Attention to detail
• Organized, self-motivated
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Project Management experience
• Proficiency with MS Office tools

What we offer

• Competitive compensation program including competitive base salary, a robust health and dental benefits packages as well as matching group retirement plan.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Lee Valley discount.
• A family-oriented environment that supports growth and development for all employees.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Lee Valley, we are proud to celebrate and foster a diverse team of professionals. We take pride in nurturing an inclusive culture that empowers our people to be their authentic selves, celebrate their differences and love where they work. Our diverse community combined with our inclusive culture, is what sets us apart in the industry.

We encourage all candidates to apply for job opportunities with Lee Valley regardless of race, national origin, colour, religion, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital and family status, or disability.

If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please do not hesitate to reach out.

How to Apply:

Please visit our careers page at https://www.leevalley.com/en-ca/careers

We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.