Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer – High-Performance Industrial Systems

Abbotsford, BC (On-Site)

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada

About Westmill Industries

Westmill Industries is the North American leader in Veneer Continuous Dryers for the plywood industry, also delivering high-performance drying systems and lifecycle performance solutions across industrial markets. Known as “The Dryer Guys,” we design engineered systems where durability, reliability, and performance matter in demanding production environments.

Our work is visible. Our systems operate in real-world industrial conditions. Engineering quality is paramount.

The Role

We are seeking a degree-qualified Mechanical Engineer with strong practical engineering judgment and deep fabrication experience. Proven capability is required.

This is a senior-level role responsible for designing, validating, and releasing complex engineered systems. You will manage large assemblies (500+ components), multi-configuration designs, and fabrication-heavy structures while ensuring manufacturability, precision, and technical integrity.

This is not a drafting position. This role owns engineering quality prior to release.

What Westmill Offers

• Private Business with Family feel
• Low bureaucracy, high action team of skilled technical people
• Top class office and environment
• Highly rewarding work
• Competitive Salary and Benefits

Technical Requirements

• Mechanical Engineering degree
• Minimum 5+ years of advanced experience with SolidWorks and PDM
• Proven experience managing and optimizing large assemblies (500+ parts) and complex configuration structures
• Exceptional attention to detail and demonstrated history of producing accurate, fabrication-ready assembly drawings and technical documentation
• Expert-level knowledge of sheet metal design, weldments, and large-scale fabrication
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including welding, brake forming, laser/plasma cutting, CNC machining, and fabrication best practices
• Proficiency in design for manufacturability (DFM), GD&T, tolerance analysis, and cost optimization
• Experience collaborating with vendors and fabricators, incorporating technical feedback into designs
• Experience managing engineering change control, revision management, and maintaining accurate BOMs
• Capable of performing final quality reviews and technical validation prior to release
• Strong understanding of heat transfer principles and ability to perform FEA-based thermal stress analysis using SolidWorks Simulation

Personal Attributes

• Meticulous and detail-oriented — accuracy is non-negotiable
• Highly organized, able to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Comfortable working in a transparent, collaborative engineering environment
• Self-motivated and accountable
• Proactive problem-solver who identifies issues before they reach production
• Confident enough to take ownership; humble enough to accept technical review