About Black Controls

Black Controls Company Inc. is a growing industrial automation company specializing in the engineering, manufacturing, commissioning, and upgrading of automation equipment.

We are a close-knit, high-performing team that thrives on challenge, ownership, and achieving results together.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Mechanical Design Manager to lead, mentor, and develop our mechanical engineering team while driving the design and delivery of complex automation systems.

This individual will play a key role in growing the mechanical design department, establishing standards, improving workflows, and ensuring consistent, high-quality design output across all projects.

Role Overview

The Mechanical Design Manager is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and delivery of mechanical design initiatives from concept through to completion.

This role oversees both team performance and project execution, ensuring mechanical designs are delivered on time, within project constraints, and meet all technical, quality, and performance requirements.

Following project hand-off from sales, the Manager will take ownership of defining design scope, objectives, and resource allocation to support successful execution.

Accountability

The Mechanical Design Manager is accountable for the performance of the mechanical design function, including design quality, project timelines, and engineering efficiency.

Success in this role requires ensuring designs are delivered on schedule, aligned with project requirements, and support overall project delivery objectives, while continuously improving team performance, processes, and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Mechanical Designers to achieve high performance and professional growth
  
• Assign and manage workload, ensuring effective resource allocation across projects
  
• Establish and maintain design standards, best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives
  
• Oversee mechanical design development including 2D/3D layouts, models, and detailed drawings
  
• Review and approve drawings, designs, and bills of materials to ensure accuracy and completeness
  
• Ensure designs meet performance requirements, manufacturing capabilities, and quality standards
  
• Guide concept development, design decisions, and material selection
  
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards, machine safety requirements, and company processes
  
• Manage multiple projects, ensuring alignment with timelines, priorities, and deliverables
  
• Coordinate with engineering, controls, manufacturing, and purchasing teams
  
• Monitor team and project performance, proactively resolving technical and resource challenges
  
• Provide technical guidance and problem-solving for complex design challenges
  
• Drive improvements in manufacturability, efficiency, and design consistency
  
• Ensure accurate and organized design documentation and revision control
  
• Support a safe working environment and adherence to company policies

What Success Looks Like (6–12 Months)

• Mechanical design team consistently delivers high-quality, complete, and accurate designs aligned with project requirements and timelines
  
• Strong alignment between design, manufacturing, and project teams, minimizing rework and improving overall execution
  
• Effective resource planning and workload management, ensuring the team is properly prioritized across multiple projects
  
• Design standards, processes, and documentation are clearly defined, maintained, and continuously improved
  
• The team demonstrates strong accountability, ownership, and collaboration, with measurable growth in individual performance
  
• Designs are developed with a strong focus on manufacturability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness
  
• Engineering deliverables consistently support projects being completed on time and within budget
  
• The Mechanical Design Manager is actively developing and mentoring team members, strengthening overall team capability
  
• Continuous improvement initiatives are implemented that enhance design quality, efficiency, and project delivery

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, or equivalent experience
  
• Minimum 8 years of mechanical design experience in a systems integration environment
  
• 3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience
  
• Proven experience managing complex engineering or automation projects
  
• P.Eng. designation preferred

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong proficiency with SolidWorks
  
• Advanced understanding of mechanical design, fabrication, and machining processes
  
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatic, and machine safety standards
  
• Strong leadership, organizational, and project coordination skills
  
• Proven ability to develop people, manage priorities, and drive accountability
  
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities
  
• High level of accountability and dependability in meeting commitments
  
• Effective communication with customers, suppliers, and internal teams
  
• Experience with ERP systems (Zoho preferred)
  
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel
  
• Willingness to travel and support projects as required

Why Join Black Controls

• Opportunity to lead and grow a key engineering department
  
• Work on complex, high-value automation systems
  
• Be part of a collaborative, high-performing team
  
• Influence design standards, processes, and long-term capability
  
• Competitive compensation and benefits
  
• RRSP match, extended health care, dental care, and employee assistance program

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Vacancy Status

This posting represents a current vacancy.