Senior Mechanical Engineer

About Us

Rockford Engineering Works Ltd. is a consulting and engineered-to-order equipment manufacturer. We design, build, and deliver heavy industrial equipment tailored to the unique needs of our clients across Saskatchewan and beyond, from first concept through fabrication, assembly, commissioning, and ongoing aftermarket support.

What sets Rockford apart is our ability to integrate everything under one roof. We combine mechanical, fluid power, electrical and automation engineering with in-house manufacturing and field support. This end-to-end approach ensures our designs can be built, maintained, and trusted to perform long after delivery.

At Rockford, you won’t just be part of projects – you’ll be part of delivering real machines that make an impact for our clients. We value excellence, accountability, and teamwork, and we provide opportunities for people to grow while contributing to challenging and meaningful work.

Position Overview

The Senior Mechanical Engineer is responsible for leading complex design projects from project acquisition to completion, mentoring and representing Rockford in client-facing engagements. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership, project management, and client relationship skills. The Senior Mechanical Engineer’s efforts are amplified through a team of Intermediate and Junior Engineers working under direction from the Senior Engineer.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Project Delivery

• Apply advanced engineering methodologies to complex mechanical and multidisciplinary projects.
• Scope, plan, organize, and execute engineering projects within your competency sphere, ensuring technical accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Independently take responsibility for both your own work and that of others.
• Provide ongoing technical guidance to design teams.
• Serve as Lead Design Engineer or Subject Matter Expert (SME) for specialized or complex applications.

Engineering Quality

• Chair design reviews, ensuring comprehensive documentation and records.
• Perform design hand-offs, peer reviews, and ongoing quality checks across multiple simultaneous projects.
• Ensure models, drawings, spreadsheets, and other design documents meet quality standards and are reviewed appropriately.
• Validate engineering calculation, stress analysis, and performance assessments for accuracy.

Project Management & Communication

• Provide technical expertise and cost estimates for project proposals and scope development.
• Assess & perform investigations into client inquiries for engineering support within areas of competency.
• Breakdown complex engineering problems into smaller tasks for execution.
• Manage engineering schedules, milestones, and reporting, ensuring accurate progress updates.
• Identify and address scope changes and engineering change orders.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively to diverse audiences, including colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.
• Represent Rockford independently in client and project-related technical engagements.
• Serve as the face of Rockford in client interactions, maintaining professionalism and trust.

Manufacturing Support

• Provide technical oversight for factory acceptance testing (FAT), inspection and test plans (ITPs), and installation and commissioning plans.
• Assist in troubleshooting design-related challenges during fabrication, assembly and installation.
• Support on-site inspections and commissioning, ensure design intent is maintained in the field.
• Validate equipment performance in the field, making recommendations for adjustments when required.

Leadership & Mentorship

• Provide sustained guidance over design teams, fostering collaboration and technical excellence.
• Mentor and develop engineers, designers, and multidisciplinary team members through ongoing technical guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial systems or mechanical engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with APEGS, or eligible for registration in Saskatchewan.
• 12+ years of progressive mechanical or industrial systems engineering experience, with a proven track record in complex, multidisciplinary machine design projects.
• Knowledgeable and conversant in multi-disciplinary engineering, mechanical designs, assembly, and final product
• Able to identify and apply complex methodologies to define problems and analyze proposed solutions.
• Experienced in project management methodologies and their appropriate application
• Knowledgeable of industry-related codes, standards, procedures, and practices to complete manufactured and/or assembled products
• Understanding of Lean processes and how it related to engineered-to-order functions
• Ability through diplomacy and tact, to negotiate, and influence and guide team members to meet requirements and timelines
• Understanding the project design lead role and act as a team player in a diverse and dynamic work environment
• Experience in people management is considered an asset
• Ability to complete and pass a criminal record check.
• Valid class 5 driver’s license.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Company matching pension program.
• On-site parking.
• Opportunity to lead high-profile, innovative engineering projects.
• Collaborative team environment focused on excellence and professional growth.
• Career development through mentorship, challenging assignments, and industry recognition.