Senior Design Engineer (St. Thomas)

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We love our cars, but it’s the people behind them who make them what they are. To market, sell, and service great cars, we need great people. That’s why at Volkswagen Group Canada, we are passionate about our cars and our brand and foster this same passion and drive in our people. We know that the right people in the right positions can do incredible things, and we love making that happen.

We are currently looking for a Senior Design Engineer based out of St. Thomas, ON

Our mission has started. Volkswagen Group’s largest cell factory in St. Thomas will carry out all battery activities – from processing raw materials to developing a unified Volkswagen battery to managing the European and North American gigafactories. Headquartered in Salzgitter, Germany, we are experiencing the transformation of mobility up close. Our goal is to contribute a positive impact to our global society, the environment, and the economy. To reach these goals we need your POWER!

The Senior Design Engineer is responsible for leading the design and development of complex industrial projects, ensuring that all technical designs meet both functional requirements and regulatory standards. In this role, the engineer will work on large-scale industrial facilities, including manufacturing plants, production lines, and infrastructure systems, playing a key role in translating project concepts into detailed engineering designs. The Senior Design Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including construction, procurement, and operations, to ensure that design objectives are aligned with project timelines, cost constraints, and quality expectations.

This role requires a fully onsite presence at our St. Thomas office.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of engineering plans for large-scale industrial projects, ensuring alignment with project requirements and specifications.
• Develop and review detailed design documents, blueprints, schematics, and CAD drawings, ensuring compliance with industry codes, standards, and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with project managers, construction teams, procurement, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of design specifications into the overall project workflow.
• Provide technical expertise and solutions for complex engineering challenges, including mechanical, electrical, and structural systems design.
• Conduct design reviews and feasibility assessments to identify potential risks and propose value engineering solutions.
• Lead design coordination meetings, ensuring that all team members are aligned on project goals and that any design conflicts are resolved promptly.
• Supervise the work of junior design engineers, providing mentorship, guidance, and quality control for all design outputs.
• Coordinate with external consultants, contractors, and suppliers to ensure that all design inputs are accurate, feasible, and within budget.
• Oversee the implementation of design modifications, ensuring that changes are properly documented and communicated to all relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements throughout the design process.
• Maintain project documentation, including design specifications, technical reports, and design change requests, ensuring all records are accurate and up to date.
• Support the project team during the construction phase, providing design clarifications and addressing engineering challenges that arise on-site.

Qualifications:

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 7+ years of experience in design engineering, with a strong focus on large industrial projects such as manufacturing plants, production lines, or infrastructure systems.
• Experience working specifically on large projects, with responsibility for technical aspects of a construction project related to Civil Engineering, including but not limited to: Earthwork, Foundations, Buried Pipe.
• Experience working within large, complex project teams and actively participating in construction meetings.
• Experience working on Design-Build projects.
• Able to work safely on an active construction site in accordance with the Health & Safety Plan.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Revit, or other relevant tools for industrial engineering.
• Knowledge of local building codes, safety standards, and environmental regulations.
• Proficient in construction scheduling, workflows, and quality control/quality assurance.
• Ability to travel internationally up to 10% of the time.

What you’ll get in return:

• A flexible and collaborative team dynamic.
• Opportunities for development.
• Opportunities to participate in exciting company events that give back to the community.
• Competitive employer paid benefits and overall compensation package.
• And much more!

*Please note that we appreciate the interest of all candidates, however only those under consideration will be contacted.

Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, family status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, or local laws.

Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities including during the application process. If you require an accommodation because of a disability, we will work with you to determine what reasonable accommodation may be available to meet your needs whether it be as an applicant or an employee. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. If you are selected for an interview and require an accommodation, you are encouraged to advise the Recruiter who will consult with you to determine an appropriate and reasonable accommodation.