ATS Company: Life Sciences Systems
Requisition ID: 15213
Location:Cambridge, ON, CA, N3H 4R7
Date: Jul 10, 2025

JOB DESCRIPTION

In addition to fulfilling the requirements of the Mechanical Designer, a Team Leader’s responsibilities also include the duties listed below.

EDUCATION:

A post-secondary diploma, degree or equivalent qualification, specializing in mechanical design.

EXPERIENCE:

Demonstrated experience in an industrial development environment, producing custom machinery design. Proven leadership qualities including; good oral and written communication skills, ability to work with and motivate team members, and a willingness to take responsibility for key aspects needed for job completion. This includes hands-on experience in manufacturing and machine debug.
If you’re excited about this role, but do not meet all the qualifications listed above, you are still encouraged to apply
Why YOU should join our ATS Life Sciences Systems team:
We value our PEOPLE - The foundation of a great company is having the best team which is why we continuously work to develop, engage, empower and energize our people. The best people want to work with the best team - the best teams are diverse and inclusive teams.
What we do MATTERS - our Life Sciences projects contribute to improving the lives of people around the world! ATS has made a commitment to be carbon neutral by 2030!
INNOVATION and PROBLEM SOLVING is at our core - Our pursuit of continuous improvement in everything we do. Our focus is on building diverse teams, stimulating innovation by challenging conventional thinking, encouraging fresh ideas and promoting creative problem-solving
We prioritize internal GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT - ATS offers endless opportunities for professional growth and development – with a tuition reimbursement program, individual development programs and a commitment to promoting from within - there is space for you to grow your career at ATS!
We offer COMPETITIVE Total Rewards - Competitive starting salaries, overtime pay eligibility, paid vacation, Employee Incentive Bonus program, comprehensive health and dental benefits including Lifestyle Spending Account, 5% RRSP matching program and optional Employee Share Purchase Program
A place to BELONG: We celebrate our differences and ensure that all employees have equal opportunities for growth and development. We believe that diversity of thought, background, and experiences is essential for our success and innovation.
ATS is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA), 2005 and will, upon request, assist those who may require specific accommodations due to a personal disability. We would ask that those who require assistance to notify our offices as soon as possible if accommodation is necessary

TEAM LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Single point of contact for his/her team both to delegate work & requests & to escalate issues
• General supervision, training, and guidance of all Mechanical engineering designers that are part of his/her team
• Responsible for team performance in respect to meeting departmental and project based milestone and KPIs
• Accountability for Delivery, Quality, Productivity, Cost, Safety and Idea Completion for their team
• Foster and atmosphere of creativity, efficiency, and collaboration within the team
• Roll out company & departmental objectives to team members
• Evaluate team member performance and complete regular reviews
• Conduct 1:1 with team members on regular basis to continuously develop & coach them
• Responsible for Cost and Schedule oversight of all the projects assigned to the team
• Assigns his/her team to the day to day direct labour activities thru daily standup meetings
• Ensures, checks and approves that all work product produced by his/her design team members are acceptable based on the functionality, adherence to standards, accuracy, completeness, and consideration for safety.
• Work with team and encourage team members to identify opportunities for continuous improvement, support implementation of suggestions and confirm completion of continuous improvement suggestions.
• Approves all material requisitions for projects assigned to his/her team.
• Ensures that scheduled milestones relating to Mechanical engineering design are achieved.
• Collaborate with Mechanical Managers to set goals and manage successful performance for his/her team members.
• Reviews and evaluates new Mechanical design related products to provide a cost effective, and up-to-date mechanical solution.
• Ensures that all employees, under their direction, are aware of, and follow all Health and Safety procedures, established by the Company & responsible for Safety of all employees in his team
• Ensures that all employees receive job specific training so as to be able to work effectively, and where needed, provide the employee with written instructions
• Understanding of all Jobs done by your team – can cover anyone during vacation / absence

INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create Concept Designs and Basis Of Design (BOD) Documents
• Ensures that Peer to Peer Reviews are completed (verify work of team members
• Assist in detail deign when required by Team Members
• Participates in development and implementation of tools, methods and modules ensuring standards maintained.
• Works with other members of the Mechanical Design department and other teams to continuously improve methods and tools for Mechanical design, driving enhanced modularity, standardization, and functionality.
• Works with members of the Mechanical Design department and other teams to ensure that cost and schedule budgets are adhered to or improved upon.
• Collaborates with Applications team in support of proposals and owns the jobs won from concept to through-life support.
• Works with team members, customers, project managers, designers, toolmakers, and electricians to solve problems in order to provide the customer with a product or service compliant with their requirements.
• Attend Project and Customer Approval Meetings