Company Overview
Rainhouse Manufacturing Canada Ltd. is a precision manufacturing company in Victoria, BC, certified to AS9100 and ISO 9001. We provide CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, electronics assembly, design, and project management services, supporting customers in aerospace, marine, defence, forestry, scientific research, and specialty vehicle industries.
Position Summary
We are seeking a motivated and versatile Mechanical Designer / Project Coordinator to join our team. This role combines mechanical design, manufacturing planning, project coordination, and hands-on production support. The successful candidate will manage projects from concept through production, working closely with customers, vendors, and internal production staff to deliver high-quality products on schedule.
This position suits someone who enjoys both office and shop-floor work. In addition to developing CAD models and manufacturing documentation, you will support project execution, including assembly, testing, and production activities using hand and power tools. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving practical manufacturing problems and delivering finished products.
Key Responsibilities
Mechanical Design
- Design mechanical components and assemblies using SolidWorks and Fusion 360, with experience producing manufacturing drawings.
- Produce 3D models and manufacturing drawings while maintaining design files and document control in accordance with internal, ISO9001 and AS9100 processes.
- Develop Bills of Materials (BOMs), assembly instructions, and manufacturing documentation.
Project Coordination, Planning & Supplier Management
- Manage projects from quotation through production and final delivery, while maintaining schedules and priorities.
- Coordinate with customers and vendors to define requirements, communicate updates, and manage quotations, procurement, manufacturing, and delivery activities.
- Coordinate resources for manufacturing, assembly, inspection, and testing.
- Plan manufacturing activities to meet requirements, quality standards, and delivery schedules.
- Develop work instructions, inspection requirements, and production documentation.
- Support continuous improvement across design and manufacturing.
Production & Hands-On Support
- Support assembly, troubleshooting, testing, and product realization.
- Assemble, modify, and validate mechanical and electro-mechanical systems.
- Operate manual machine tools (mills, lathes, drill presses, and related equipment) and use hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring equipment.
- Build prototypes, fixtures, and production tooling.
- Support production builds and special manufacturing projects.
- CNC machining experience is considered an asset.
- other tasks as required by management
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Mechanical. Or a diploma in Mechanical Technology, or related field preferred.
- 3–5 years of mechanical design and manufacturing experience.
- Proficient with SolidWorks and Fusion 360, with experience producing manufacturing drawings.
- Familiar with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 systems is an asset.
- GD&T knowledge is considered an asset.
- Strong understanding of machining, fabrication, assembly, and production.
- Experience coordinating projects, suppliers, or manufacturing activities.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on experience using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring equipment.
- Experience operating manual machine tools is considered an asset.
- Basic electrical knowledge (PCB assemblies, low-voltage DC, AC systems) is an asset.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems is an asset; familiarity with ProShop ERP is considered a strong asset.
- PMP certification is considered an asset.
Skills & Attributes
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent organization and project management ability.
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities independently.
- Strong communication with customers, vendors, and internal teams.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and execution.
- Comfortable working in office and shop-floor environments.
- Proactive, hands-on approach and willingness to support wherever needed.
Requirement:
- Eligible for timely Canadian Controlled Goods Program Clearance (Example: Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident with 5 years of Canadian history with no criminal record)
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Pay: $65,000.00-$80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
Work Location: In person
