Overview
Product Development Engineer Jobs in Ottawa, Canada at Ambico Limited
About AMBICO
AMBICO is a family-owned business with a proud legacy of excellence dating back to 1955. As a world-class manufacturer of high-performance and decorative doors, frames, and windows, our mission is to deliver innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients while maintaining a commitment to quality, precision, and design. Together, we are shaping the future of door hardware manufacturing with innovation, integrity, and craftsmanship.
At AMBICO, we value potential as much as experience. If you believe you can bring value to the team, even if your background doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, please apply.
AMBICO is committed to diversity and equity in our workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Women, Aboriginal persons, Persons with disabilities, Ethnic minorities, Persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, Visible minorities, and others who may contribute to the diversification of our workforce and share our values.
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About the role
Reporting to the Director, Engineering and R&D, the Product Development Engineer is responsible for the technical discovery, design, validation, and continuous improvement of new and existing products.
This role supports products from early concept and feasibility through commercialization and lifecycle improvement, working in close partnership with Engineering Technicians, Operations, Quality, and Marketing. The focus is on building robust, manufacturable, compliant products that meet customer needs while advancing AMBICO’s long‑term innovation strategy.
What you’ll do
- Participate in the technical research, design, and development of new and existing products from concept through commercialization.
- Translate product requirements and market insights into viable engineering concepts and validated designs.
- Generate, evaluate, and iterate on multiple design solutions using sound engineering analysis and risk-based decision-making.
- Develop 3D CAD models and work closely with the Engineering Technician to produce accurate, controlled drawings and documentation.
- Plan and execute product testing (internal and third‑party), analyze results, and incorporate findings into iterative development cycles.
- Prepare and maintain complete technical documentation, including design guides, specifications, test reports, certifications, and training materials.
- Support new product launches and early manufacturing ramp‑up by providing hands-on technical support and issue resolution.
- Identify and implement product improvements and cost‑reduction opportunities while maintaining quality, compliance, and performance requirements.
- Collaborate cross‑functionally with Operations, Quality, Marketing, and Sales to ensure products are manufacturable, compliant, and market‑ready.
- Contribute to AMBICO’s product development portfolio and stage‑gate process, aligning technical work with R&D and innovation strategy.
- Stay current with industry standards, competitor products, and emerging technologies, proactively recommending innovation opportunities.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (mechanical or civil preferred) with at least 2 years of experience in the field.
- Strong engineering fundamentals with the ability to move from concept through validated design in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with sheet metal fabrication, mechanical design or similar engineered products.
- Experience producing design documentation, technical reports, and specifications
- Solid analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to evaluate trade-offs and manage technical risk
- Experience managing multiple development initiatives and projects simultaneously
- Keen interest in product…
Title: Product Development Engineer
Company: Ambico Limited
Location: Ottawa, Canada
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