SENIOR MECHANICAL PROJECT ENGINEER
Heavy Industrial Systems | Global Travel Opportunities | Niagara Region, Ontario
$105,000 – $130,000 + Benefits + Career Growth
Design It. Build It. Commission It. See Your Engineering Come to Life.
Westridge HR Professionals is currently recruiting on behalf of a
well-established and highly respected industrial engineering and manufacturing organization located in the Niagara Region.
With
more than 30 years of successful operations, our client has built a strong reputation for delivering specialized engineered systems to industrial customers across North America and internationally. Known for technical excellence, long-term customer relationships, and a commitment to innovation, the company continues to experience steady growth while maintaining a collaborative, team-oriented culture.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys seeing projects through from concept to commissioning. If you're looking for a role that combines engineering design, customer interaction, international travel, and hands-on involvement with complex industrial systems, this position offers a unique and rewarding career path.
Why Join This Organization?
✔ Competitive salary of
$105,000 – $130,000 based on experience
✔ Comprehensive benefits package
✔ Stable organization with a
30+ year track record of success
✔ Diverse and technically challenging engineering projects
✔ Opportunities for North American and international travel
✔ Collaborative and supportive team environment
✔ Direct involvement in projects from design through commissioning
✔ Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing business
About the Role
As a key member of the engineering team, you will lead and support the design, execution, and delivery of custom industrial systems for clients operating in heavy industrial environments.
Working closely with customers, suppliers, manufacturing personnel, and fellow engineers, you will play a critical role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Design hydraulic, lubrication, and custom mechanical systems for industrial applications
- Prepare engineering drawings, schematics, layouts, specifications, and bills of materials
- Support project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and technical execution
- Collaborate with manufacturing, procurement, vendors, and customers throughout project lifecycles
- Participate in design reviews and provide technical recommendations and solutions
- Ensure designs comply with applicable safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
- Provide technical support during fabrication, assembly, testing, installation, and commissioning
- Travel periodically to customer sites throughout North America and internationally for project support, troubleshooting, and start-up activities
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and engineering best practices
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
- 5–7 years of progressive engineering experience within industrial, hydraulic, lubrication, fluid power, process, or heavy equipment environments
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility considered an asset
- Experience developing technical drawings, layouts, and engineering documentation
- Strong understanding of mechanical systems and industrial equipment
- Experience working directly with customers, suppliers, and multidisciplinary project teams
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project coordination skills
- Ability and willingness to travel as required
Who Will Be Successful in This Role?
The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with a practical, solutions-focused approach. You enjoy managing projects, building relationships with customers, and being involved in all phases of engineering execution—from concept development and design through installation and commissioning.
You are motivated by variety, enjoy solving real-world engineering challenges, and are looking for an opportunity to contribute to an organization with a long-standing reputation for quality and innovation.
Apply Today
This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, growing organization where your contributions will directly influence project success and customer satisfaction.
All candidates must apply through
Westridge HR Professionals.
Please submit your resume along with a brief summary of your relevant experience.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Equity, Accessibility & Compliance
Westridge HR Professionals and our client are equal opportunity employers committed to building inclusive, barrier-free workplaces. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
This posting is for an existing vacancy. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
We may use AI-assisted tools during the recruitment process to support candidate screening and selection. All hiring decisions are made based on qualifications, experience, and business needs.
