Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

jabil· Jabil Canada Corporation
Apply Now ↗
📍 OttawaFull time

About this role

At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

 

JOB SUMMARY

Lead mechanical design activities for datacenter transceivers. Responsible for ensuring technical milestones are achieved.  Responsible for guiding other team members' designs and leads technical design reviews.  Ensures specification requirements input and design outputs align.  This engineer will have demonstrated experience at releasing products into a production environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Leader in developing and validating datacenter transceivers.
  • Lead chassis and PCB mechanical layouts utilizing standard tools
  • Directs all aspects of mechanical design with minimal supervision
  • Mentors/coaches/trains engineers with less experience
  • Partners with system architects to review and clarify design requirements and define the appropriate mechanical/thermal architecture.
  • Expertly assemble prototypes, and verifies form/fit/function.
  • Work with and manage external component suppliers/manufacturers and provide input to their product roadmaps
  • Communicates technical aspects of a project effectively to internal and external suppliers.
  • Define design innovations and potential patentable solutions
  • Leads resolution of complex design issues and manages design trade-offs

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

  • Broad knowledge developing high complexity projects that have required one of more of Mechanical Engineering Design specializations or competencies: Tolerance Analysis, DFM, Serviceability
  • Detailed knowledge and use of key development tools and design standards: 3D CAD (SolidWorks), Thermal Analysis, Finite Element Analysis, Tolerances, Manufacturing Principles, Interference Checks.
  • Direct datacenter transceiver experience (OSFP/QSFP/optical modules preferred) is extremely helpful.
  • Mechanical ownership of product development and validation
  • Production release experience
  • Thermal/mechanical architecture experience preferred

NON TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

  • Influence others and share best practices
  • Effectively communicate with good understanding of English.
  • Work as part of a global team
  • Assess a project and articulating risk while developing project milestones.
  • Mentor less experienced engineers.
  • Leads ME projects with multiple engineers assigned.
  • Leads cross-functional and ME design reviews

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

  •  Mechanical Engineering Degree (BSME/MSME/PhD or equivalent experience)
  • 8+ years experience in mech design and / or verification or other key competency

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Regular business hours.  
  • Some irregular hours may be required to accommodate International calls.
  • Travel requirements:  Domestic and/or Global, up to 20%

 

 

BE AWARE OF FRAUD: When applying for a job at Jabil you will be contacted via correspondence through our official job portal with a jabil.com e-mail address; direct phone call from a member of the Jabil team; or direct e-mail with a jabil.com e-mail address. Jabil does not request payments for interviews or at any other point during the hiring process. Jabil will not ask for your personal identifying information such as a social security number, birth certificate, financial institution, driver’s license number or passport information over the phone or via e-mail. If you believe you are a victim of identity theft, contact your local police department. Any scam job listings should be reported to whatever website it was posted in.

Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

Accessibility Accommodation  

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Jabil.com/Careers site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an e-mail to Always_Accessible@Jabil.com with the nature of your request and contact information. Please do not direct any other general employment related questions to this e-mail. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.

 

#whereyoubelong

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the Lead Mechanical Design Engineer position at jabil?
The salary for this Lead Mechanical Design Engineer role at jabil is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Lead Mechanical Design Engineer position at jabil located?
This Lead Mechanical Design Engineer role at jabil is based in Ottawa. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Lead Mechanical Design Engineer role at jabil full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer role in the Jabil Canada Corporation department at jabil.
Which team or department does the Lead Mechanical Design Engineer at jabil belong to?
This Lead Mechanical Design Engineer position is part of the Jabil Canada Corporation department at jabil. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Lead Mechanical Design Engineer position at jabil?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to jabil's official application portal hosted on workday where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Lead Mechanical Design Engineer job at jabil posted?
This Lead Mechanical Design Engineer position at jabil was posted on Aug 5, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Lead Mechanical Design Engineer
jabil
Apply for this role ↗

You'll be redirected to jabil's official application page on Workday.