Mechanical Designer, Jr.
Think back—was there ever an elevator ride that made you go, “Whoa, this is nice”?
Maybe it was an elegant glass lift or a minimalist stainless-steel rocket.
It might have shaped your first impression or left a lasting memory of a building.
Chances are, the details made the difference; with an aesthetic interior and stylish, well-built buttons and fixtures. Immersive digital technology like visual displays may have turned a simple ride into a memorable experience as well. You may not have noticed these details then, but once you’ve worked with us, you’ll start noticing them everywhere you go.
Company Overview:
At Elevator Cab Renovations Inc. (ECR), we combine over 32 years of experience with innovation, craftsmanship, and pride in what we build. Founded in 1987 and based in Ottawa, ECR manufactures high-quality elevator cab interior components in-house for customers across Canada and the United States.
Our facility brings together metal, wood, paint, and glass production, supported by advanced technology and strong project management practices. As a proud partner of MAD—ECR is at the forefront of elevator interior solutions.
Our people are the foundation of our success. If you’re looking to grow your career in a collaborative, quality-driven environment, we invite you to explore opportunities with ECR.
Our New Mechanical Designer, Jr.:
The ideal candidate would be someone who….
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will be responsible for defined work or projects with moderate complexity
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will follow an individual work plan, meet day to‐day short‐term objectives, and resolve issues through immediate action or short-term planning.
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will be working closely with project managers and manufacturing personnel during both design and fabrication stages.
What you will do in the role:
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Review design requirements, drawings and schedules to ensure customer requirements are met.
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Deliver technical solutions using defined processes as part of a team.
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Develop and prepare engineering drawing package for customer approval and fabrication.
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Conduct basic assembly for prototype and golden sample.
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Focused on developing expertise in a specific discipline or function.
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Follows individual work plans to meet day‐today short‐term objectives.
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Resolves issues through immediate action or short‐term planning.
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Build technical depth in mechanical domain.
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Excellent oral and written communication skills.
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Ensure quality control, demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.
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Other duties as assigned.
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Able to lift up to 15lbs; may work in hot areas 5%, noise 0%.
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Ensure adherence to Health and Safety as well as active participation in 5S activities in work area.
What you bring to the role:
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Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in mechanical engineering
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1-2 years’ experience in mechanical designing / drafting
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Basic Mechanical aptitude
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Excellent computer skills and MS Office intermediate proficiency
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Strong proficiency in Auto CAD
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SolidWorks knowledge an asset
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Experience with sheet metal component design
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Basic knowledge of electronics and electrical principles
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Ability to produce quality drawings at expected volume
This position is located at 2570 Blackwell Street in Ottawa, ON. Hours are typically 8:00am to 4:30pm.
Pay: $57,000.00
This is a Full-time, Salary position.
This posting has one (1) vacancy.
Due to the number of responses, only qualified candidates who meet the requirements of the job will be selected for an interview.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). Accommodations can be made available to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process.
If you require accommodation in applying for a posting, please contact Human Resources.
