Engineering Designer - Surface Mining Vehicles

MacLean Engineering launched its Surface Mining Vehicle division in 2024 and has developed the GR8 EV Surface Grader, which is an industry first-of-a-kind product. As we are looking to expand our product portfolio, we are seeking to develop our design team across a range of disciplines. This is a great opportunity to become part of an experienced and professional team who collectively strive to provide an exceptional level of design expertise to our new and growing division. If you are looking to be challenged in a dynamic work environment and want to grow your career with a world-renowned company in the mining industry, this position is for you!

About the Position: The successful candidate(s) will be working as a member of the Surface Mining Vehicle Design Team in one of our facilities and will be given the opportunity to gain valuable experience, knowledge and exposure in the design, manufacturing, and support of our products. The level of responsibility and specific assignments will be based on the abilities of the candidate.

Our Surface Mining Vehicle Designers are responsible for the creation and ongoing improvement of our heavy mobile equipment across multiple engineering disciplines including Mechanical, Electrical (high voltage, low voltage, CAN bus), Powertrain (diesel, battery, transmissions, axles), Structural (FEA, chassis, ground engaging tools), and more. We are excited to look for talented new members of our team that can deliver on one or multiple of those disciplines.

MacLean Engineering offers the rare combination of being exposed to design, manufacturing, and testing environments to apply your skills to integrate many different pieces of technology and systems to achieve the best possible product. The successful candidates will be able to acquire experience working with a strong team of mobile equipment designers and other specialists.

All candidates are expected to:

• Bring unique concepts and ideas to develop products in a fit-for-purpose mindset such that MacLean can deliver a unique value proposition to the market
• Carry out the proper design and selection of components and their integration into the larger system to support the required form, fit and function of the product and to follow applicable standards and regulations
• Detail their design using proper drafting techniques into bills of materials, fabrication/assembly details, and inspection/testing details
• Support their designs by working directly alongside production team members during builds and making the necessary updates via Engineering Change Notices (ECN)
• Communicate with other internal departments such as Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Customer Support
• Support the Quality objectives of the company

More experienced candidates are expected to:

• Demonstrate leadership and mentorship in the execution of the overall design activities and provide technical oversight to less experienced members to support the goals set by the Manager
• Manage projects as assigned by their Manager with attention to schedule, capacity planning, and other project deliverables
• Increase the productivity and effectiveness of the overall design team by looking for new and improved ways to carry out the required work

About You: The successful candidate(s) must be willing to learn, open-minded and flexible, organized and detail oriented, team oriented, disciplined, and must have a positive attitude, along with the following qualifications:

• Engineering Diploma or Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution
• Eligibility for licensing through OACETT or PEO is preferred
• Preferred 5+ years of experience in the design and/or manufacturing of heavy mobile equipment within mining, construction, forestry, defence, or comparable sectors
• Able to use 3D and 2D CAD programs with preference for those who have certified training completed
• Computer proficient in MS Office Software (Word, Excel, Project, Sharepoint)
• Preference to those who can demonstrate an understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, welding, assembly
• Able to communicate effectively with others both verbally and in writing with preference for those who can do so in more than one language

We offer competitive wages and benefits including:

• 3 weeks’ minimum vacation entitlement annually with future growth based on years of experience
• Paid Overtime
• Flexible Group benefits Package (Once probationary period is completed)
• Voluntary DPSP (Deferred Profit Sharing Plan) and GRRSP (Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan) (Once probationary period is completed)
• Annual Employee Bonus
• $250 Annual Safety Shoe allowance

This position can be performed from our Collingwood, Owen Sound, Sudbury or Cambridge offices.

About Us: Founded in 1973 in Ontario, Canada, MacLean Engineering is the world’s largest Canadian-based manufacturer of underground mining equipment. While continuing to expand both our product range and global footprint, we remain privately owned and committed to the founder’s original design principles: safety, productivity, and enduring quality. Our company delivers mobile equipment solutions for both underground and surface mining, supported by unit-of-one manufacturing expertise and a global service network.

Driven by a strong commitment to safety, productivity, and customer support, MacLean serves mining operations worldwide through branches in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, and Australia. We operate five manufacturing facilities located in Collingwood, Owen Sound, Barrie, North Bay, and Mexico, and employ over 1,000 people across six countries and four continents. The next chapters of MacLean’s mining innovation story are being written within the broad themes of electrification, automation, and digitalization of the global mining industry.

Our skilled tradespeople work in a safety‑first environment to build high‑quality components and equipment for the underground mining, municipal, environmental, and industrial sectors. Join MacLean and contribute to a legacy defined by innovation, craftsmanship, and meaningful impact.

We offer competitive wages and benefits including:

• 3 weeks' vacation annually.
• Comprehensive Group benefits Package (Once probationary period is completed)
• Annual Employee Bonus
• Voluntary DPSP (Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan) and GRRSP (Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan) (Once probationary period is completed)
• Paid sick and family emergency time
• Free coffee!
• $250 Annual Safety Shoe allowance
• $200 Bi-annual Prescription Safety Glasses allowance
• Employee appreciation days, raffles/draws, BBQ’s and much more

If you are interested in being a part of an established and growing Canadian Company, we want to hear from you!

Positions will be Monday though Friday 5x8 hour shifts. Pay placement for this role will be based on various factors.

We thank all applicants in advance for their application and interest in MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co Limited. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. At times, AI-assisted tools may be used as part of the application screening process.

Please note that employment with MacLean Engineering is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check conducted by our third-party provider, Sterling Backcheck. This process may include verification of employment history, education, and a criminal record check, depending on the requirements of the position.

MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co. Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005).

MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co. Limited will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.