Mechanical Designer

Smith Steel & Fabrication has been hand-building custom steel tanks and fabricated structures from Atwood, Ontario for nearly 50 years. No two projects are alike here — our team designs and builds everything from bulk storage tanks and industrial flare stacks to one-of-a-kind custom fabrications, all made to client specification. In January 2026, Smith Steel became part of Tri-Mach Group Inc., bringing expanded resources and capabilities to a shop that already had deep craft and a loyal customer base. It's an exciting time to join.

 As our Mechanical Designer, you'll own the design process end-to-end — from early concept through approved shop drawings — across a genuinely varied product mix. You'll work closely with Project Managers and shop personnel on custom tanks, structures, and one-off fabrications that require creative problem-solving, not just template execution. If you're the kind of designer who likes knowing a project is truly yours from start to finish, this role is built for you.

Smith Steel & Fabrication's shop is located in Atwood Ontario, (just outside of Listowel)

The Engineering Office is Located in Elmira (within the Tri-Mach Group Inc. head office) in which the role will work out of primarily.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the design of steel tanks, structures, and custom fabricated products from concept through detailed shop drawings
• Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure designs accurately reflect project scope and client requirements
• Own the research, design and test of product or product subsystem development utilizing CAD and analysis tools.
• Complete SolidWorks 3D models and produce full 2D drawing packages
• Build bills of materials in the ERP system to support procurement and production planning
• Work with sales to develop concepts and define project scope for new opportunities
• Coordinate with purchasing to source materials from qualified vendors
• Support technical documentation and product information packages as needed

• Degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering or relevant field.
• You have a minimum of 3-5 years industrial equipment design experience
• Expert level knowledge of SolidWorks/SolidWorks PDM and AutoCAD 2D
• Comprehensive understanding of metal fabricating equipment and experience with welding and sheet metal
• Familiar with creating Bills of Materials (BOMS) for procurement of materials and components
• You have a working knowledge of automated equipment and material handling
• Experience in hydraulic and pneumatic schematic creation is considered an asset
• You have an applied knowledge of Design for Manufacturing techniques
• Able to communicate completed designs effectively using 2D engineered drawings
• Fluent in MS Suite applications

We Look Forward to Hearing from You!

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Accommodations are available upon request during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

This role is for an existing position with a target hire date in April/May 2026

Smith Steel & Fabrication does not use artificial intelligence tools when screening, assessing, and selecting candidates for hire.

Salary Range For The Role:

$30.00 to $43.00 per hour