Product Designer – Mechanical

Dometic is a global market leader in the mobile living industry. Millions of people around the world use Dometic products in outdoor, residential, and professional applications.

Our Marine organization is a trusted provider of innovative solutions for the worldwide boating and boat building industry, and we recently expanded our scope to lead the boating industry into an electrified future. Dometic has won numerous NMMA Innovation Awards over the years, and we are always striving for new ways to make boating easier, safer, and more enjoyable.

Dometic Marine’s headquarters are in Vancouver, British Columbia in Canada. The facility develops and manufactures hydraulic, electronic, and combustion-based products.

As Product Designer – Mechanical of the Vancouver team, you will be responsible for end-to-end development of mechanical and electromechanical products used in marine control systems.

• Design mechanical and electromechanical assemblies and components, including concept generation, 3D CAD modeling, material selection, and stress analysis.
• Participate in the full product development lifecycle, including requirements definition, design, development, implementation, validation, launch, and ongoing support.
• Apply structured design tools and methodologies such as QFD, CAD, and DFMEA in accordance with ISO 9001 procedures.

• Prepare and maintain engineering documentation including drawings, specifications, DFMEAs, test plans, and test reports.
• Plan and execute validation and qualification testing, including environmental, lifecycle, and corrosion testing (e.g., salt spray).
• Lead and participate in formal design reviews.

• Manage engineering Bills of Materials for production assemblies and support MRP systems.
• Participate in make-versus-buy evaluations for components and assemblies.
• Work closely with manufacturing engineering, supply chain, and production teams to support product launch and ongoing production.
• Interface with suppliers and represent Dometic in technical discussions.

• Develop project plans, coordinate technical activities, and provide regular updates on project status, risks, and milestones.

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Disability insurance (STD/LTD)
• Retirement Programs (RSP and Company Pension Plan)
• Paid Vacation
• Statutory Holidays Free on-site parking
• Tuition and Professional Designation dues assistance
• Employee discounts on our incredible products
• Company events
• Opportunities to make an impact

• 1-5 years of industry or relevant experience.
• Proficiency with Creo Parametric and Windchill PDMLink or similar CAD and PLM systems.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, materials, and coatings.
• Experience with volume production processes such as casting, extrusion, powder metal, injection molding, precision machining, sheet metal fabrication, and welding.
• Working knowledge of electric motors, electromechanical actuators, hydraulic pumps, cylinders, and valves.
• Familiarity with instrumentation, sensors, and test equipment.
• Understanding of test methodology and design of experiments.
• Working knowledge of applicable safety and regulatory requirements (UL, CSA, CE) and industry standards (SAE, ASTM, ISO).
• Familiarity with ISO 9001
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Professional demeanor and ability to work effectively both independently and within cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and ability to quickly learn new tools.

• Robust, production-ready designs that meet performance, cost, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Well-documented designs supported by thorough validation and test data.
• Effective collaboration with manufacturing, supply chain, and external suppliers.
• Successful launch and sustained support of products in a demanding marine environment.