Mechanical Engineering Manager - Automation Tooling

About Alfa ITG:

Alfa ITG is a leading tooling company providing cradle-to-grave engineered solutions for the manufacturing industry, incorporating Artificial Intelligence to enhance and differentiate both Alfa ITG and our customers. We are a nimble, fast-growing systems integrator that designs, builds, and installs automation systems for leading North American and global OEMs.

We specialize in taking a customer's product concept from a clean sheet of paper and engineering and building a complete system to produce that product efficiently, within specified cycle times, and to the highest quality standards. Our multidisciplinary team marries mechanical design, controls, and manufacturing know-how to deliver turnkey automation cellson time, on budget, and production ready.

In this role, you will lead the mechanical design effort across complex automation programs and play a key role in shaping our growing engineering team, working for automotive, aerospace, energy and various other industries.

Position Summary:

The Mechanical Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the design, development, and execution of custom automation equipment for production manufacturing. This role combines hands-on design with technical leadership, ensuring high-quality deliverables, adherence to standards, and successful project execution.

Responsibilities:

· Lead mechanical design activities across multiple automation projects

· Oversee concepts for custom mechanical equipment for manufacturing applications

· If required, Create 3D models, assemblies, and detailed drawings for:

o Geo-fixtures and weld tooling

o Robotic end-of-arm tooling (EOAT)

o Part locating and holding fixtures

o Custom automation tooling

· Responsible for change control documentation

· Collaborate with controls engineers, manufacturing, and project teams to ensure design feasibility and integration

· Review and approve drawings, BOMs, and design packages

· Mentor and support mechanical designers and junior engineers

· Interface directly with customers during design reviews and technical discussions

· Support build, debug, and launch activities, including design revisions as needed

· Ensure designs meet applicable OEM standards

· Oversee and Manage and Validate Load and Stress Analysis, including FEAs, FDS..

· Ability to quickly Hand Sketch a tool or a Kinematics for review with peers and customers

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics or related field

· 7–12+ years of experience in mechanical design within automation or tooling environments

· Strong 3D modeling skills with the ability to design custom tools and equipment from concept through detailed design

· Proficiency in one or more CAD platforms:

o CATIA, NX, Inventor (preferred), Solidworks, AutoCAD

o Experience with FIDES is an asset

· Deep understanding of manufacturing processes (machining, fabrication, weldments)

· Strong knowledge of tolerance stack-ups and GD&T

· Strong knowledge of electric/pneumatic controls components

· Proven ability to lead design efforts and mentor team members

Nice to Have

· Experience in an integrator environment supporting automotive OEMs

· Exposure to robotics, simulation tools, or digital validation

· Experience establishing design standards or libraries

Benefits:

· Competitive salary

· Flexible working hours with a hybrid work model (2 days work from home, 3 days in office).

· Opportunity to work on challenging and rewarding projects for leading OEMs

· Collaborative and supportive work environment.

About Alfa ITG:
Alfa ITG is a leading tooling company providing cradle-to-grave engineered solutions for the manufacturing industry with Artificial Intelligence custom built to enhance and differentiate both Alfa ITG and our customers. We specialize in taking a customer's product concept from a clean sheet of paper and engineering and building a complete system to produce that product efficiently, within specified cycle times, and to the highest quality standards. Our expertise encompasses the entire product lifecycle, from initial design and development to manufacturing, implementation, and ongoing support.