Mechanical Engineering Technician
Company Description
Stûv America is a subsidiary of Stûv SA, a Belgian company that designs and manufactures stoves and fireplaces. Founded in 1983, Stûv employs over 120 people and produces more than 15,000 units annually, distributed worldwide. For nearly 15 years, Stûv America has been working to establish the Stûv brand across North America. We are a growing SME looking for new talent to join our team. If you are motivated by change and see challenges as opportunities for improvement, you have the Stûv America mindset. We are looking for dynamic individuals who want to invest long-term and contribute to the growth of our company.
Position Summary
In a stimulating work environment, the Mechanical Designer will play a key role in the design and innovation of our products. Through precise execution, they will contribute to the production of high-end appliances known for their quality standards. Leveraging their experience, the successful candidate will help achieve operational and promotional objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in the development of technical specifications
- Define complete solutions, including methods and required components
- Design and/or adapt subassemblies and components according to specifications (cost, design, mechanical constraints, etc.)
- Support the Design and Production teams during the industrialization phase (process documentation, assembly drawings, internal training, tools, jigs, etc.)
- Analyze technical feasibility and carry out continuous improvement projects (products, assembly fixtures, workstation ergonomics, etc.)
- Create 3D models and technical drawings, and prepare production files for external suppliers
- Monitor project progress with internal and external stakeholders
- Prepare internal manufacturing documentation and support Production for prototypes, initial runs, jigs, and tooling
- Optimize costs of proposed solutions
- Provide technical support to production, customer service, and operations teams
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Technical Diploma (DEC) in Mechanical Engineering
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role (product design and development)
- Knowledge of steel and manufacturing processes (sheet metal experience is an asset)
- Proficiency with CAD software, including SolidWorks or Creo
- Fluency in French and English (spoken and written, intermediate level)
- High level of autonomy
- Strong attention to detail and precision
- Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
- Excellent organizational skills, efficiency, and speed of execution
- Ability to work under pressure and in a team environment
What Stûv America Offers
- $500 annual wellness budget (dental care, vision care, sports equipment, massage therapy, public transit, gym membership, etc.)
- Group RRSP
- Summer schedule: Fridays off in July (4 weeks, with 4 hours paid by the company)
- Two weeks of vacation in the summer (construction holiday + following week)
- Around 10 paid days off during the holiday season
- Stûv traditions: holiday party, pre-vacation BBQ, sugar shack outing, etc.
- A young, dynamic, and passionate team — our work environment is one of the main reasons employees choose Stûv
- Job type : Full-time
Benefits
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Casual dress code
- Company events
- RRSP
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
