Mechanical Engineering Manager

Mechanical Engineering & Design Manager
Location: Burlington, Ontario (Hybrid available)

Orion Partner Plus is partnering with a leading manufacturer of engineered equipment for industrial water applications to identify a Mechanical Engineering & Design Manager. This is a senior technical leadership role within a growing team focused on project delivery, equipment design, and process improvement — all in a collaborative, hands-on environment.

The Opportunity
As Mechanical Engineering & Design Manager, you’ll lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers and designers responsible for delivering accurate, high-quality equipment and system designs across a range of industrial water projects.
You’ll serve as both a people leader and subject matter expert — mentoring staff, reviewing technical deliverables, and acting as Engineer of Record. You’ll work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to drive innovation, ensure compliance with design standards, and deliver best-in-class engineering solutions to clients.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact at a company known for technical excellence, collaborative culture, and long-term client relationships.

Key Responsibilities:Lead and mentor a mechanical design and project engineering team.

• Drive technical execution across equipment/system design, drawing production, and specification development.
• Manage resource planning and project engineering priorities in alignment with business goals.
• Serve as technical authority on equipment design, engineering standards, and fabrication requirements.
• Perform and oversee the development of P&IDs, BOMs, datasheets, drawings, and calculations.
• Review and approve engineered deliverables as Engineer of Record.
• Champion engineering standards, continuous improvement, and regulatory compliance.
• Support Sales with technical input on bids, proposals, and labour estimates.
• Collaborate with field personnel and clients to address project issues and technical challenges.
• Travel occasionally to fabrication and customer sites (up to 10%).

What We’re Looking For:

• 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience, including team leadership.
• Proven background in industrial equipment or water systems (preferred).
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng) designation in Ontario.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design codes (ASME, AWWA, API).
• Hands-on expertise with CAD software — AutoCAD and SolidWorks required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex engineering projects from concept to completion.
• Strong communicator and mentor with a continuous improvement mindset.

Why This Role?

This is a rare leadership opportunity within a highly respected company where engineering plays a central role in business success. With a supportive, close-knit team, strong values, and a commitment to quality, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of both products and people. If you're a seasoned mechanical engineering leader looking for meaningful work and long-term impact — this role is for you.

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.