Mechanical Design Engineer

Our Company

Digital Shovel is a fast-growing tech manufacturer based in Scarborough, building modular data center solutions for the blockchain and AI infrastructure space. We design, manufacture, and innovate everything in-house at our 70,000 sq ft facility.

We’re not just known for our products—we’re proud of our people. With a supportive team culture, full benefits, an on-site gym, and snacks, we’re focused on creating an environment where great work (and fun) happens every day.

Learn more at www.digitalshovel.com/recruitment

The Position

We are looking for an intermediate/advanced–level Mechanical Engineer to support our current engineering team with leading projects from concept through production, including creating accurate SolidWorks 3D models, supporting sheet-metal design and manufacturing with CNC laser programming. The role involves working with cross-functional teams to support design, manufacturing, and production.

Job Responsibilities

• Design mechanical and high-level electrical assemblies from sheet-metal components with appropriate gauges and tolerances, and work with manufacturing to ensure DFM/DFA suitability, safety, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Create detailed manufacturing-ready documentation, including 3D models, drawings, assemblies, weldments, Bills of Materials, and SOPs.
• Assist with prototype development through testing, evaluation, and design improvements.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, suppliers, and vendors to source components and resolve design or production issues.
• Strong familiarity with creating nestings and programs for CNC Laser/Punch combo machines, including but not limited to Amada machinery.
• Other tasks as required

Qualifications & Experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, OR a related field with equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of design engineering experience in a sheet-metal manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 5 years of SolidWorks experience, including complex assemblies, configurations, and sheet-metal design.
• Hands-on experience with sheet-metal fabrication processes, including CNC laser programming, forming, welding, and powder coating.
• Strong understanding of drafting standards, GD&T, and tolerance analysis.
• General understanding of electrical components, and thermodynamics
• Exposure to automation or robotics in manufacturing environments is an asset.

Technical Skills

• Advanced SolidWorks proficiency, including sheet-metal design, complex assemblies, configurations, manufacturing-ready drawings, and simulation tools.
• Strong knowledge of sheet-metal manufacturing processes and DFM principles.
• Strong skill set in facility planning with hands-on exposure to designing jigs and fixtures.

Schedule

• Monday to Thursday 8 am - 5 pm (onsite)
• Friday 9 am - 2 pm (remote)

Why work at Digital Shovel

• Free healthy snack program
• Free Branded Merchandise
• Free on-site gym
• Free on-site parking
• Paid time off
• Competitive salary and benefits package inclusive but not limited to extended health care, dental care, vision care
• Company team building events
• Opportunities for professional growth and development with expanding your knowledge and skills

Job Type

• Full-time

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Discounted or free food
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Wellness program

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Discounted or free food
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Wellness program

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Scarborough, ON M1E 2K4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have designing sheet-metal parts with direct consideration for manufacturing processes and DFM principles?

Experience:

• SolidWorks: 5 years (required)
• BOM and SOP development: 3 years (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Scarborough, ON M1E 2K4