Apollo Scooters Hiring for Mechanical Designer at Montréal, QC Full Time

About Us:
Apollo Scooters is a leading micro mobility company, proudly headquartered in Montreal, Canada. Short distance travel represents 80% of all trips we take, and Apollo is on a mission to make it better. We design and manufacture next generation vehicles that merge hardware and software into a seamless transportation experience. We are a small, dynamic team with big ambitions that managed to become a market leader within just 24 months.

A Day in the Life:
As our Mechanical Designer you’ll be the one bringing our product designs from paper to prototype and eventually to launch! You’ll work with the CTO directly to review initial designs, build out 3D digital models, run stress tests, research materials and contribute to budgetary planning based on the costs associated and build clear product roadmaps. In this role you will not only collaborate with our Montreal team, but our manufacturers in China. This will require flexibility on your end in terms of the hours you work, but we will support you in finding a sustainable rhythm.

Curious about some specifics? Here are some of the responsibilities you’ll have:

Work with a mechanical engineer and other designers to bring ideas to life

Deconstruct deigns to create individual, manufacturable parts

Review designs with a critical eye to ensure high quality construction

Research materials and provide cost breakdowns

Create design documentation: 3D model, manufacturing drawing, assembly drawing.

Test prototypes (ex: stress tests)

Ensure designs are compliant with regional guidelines (certification)0

Collaborate with local and international teams

What Makes you Ideal:
Advanced knowledge of CAD/CAM software.

Advanced mechanical design and analysis skills.

In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes: die casting, machining etc.

Experience performing stress tests and other valuable tests on prototypes

Experience working with budgets and running cost analysis on materials

Critical thinker and enjoy innovating regularly

Team-player with a desire to go above and beyond

Comfortable with a non-traditional schedule

Work in a transportation industry is a plus

Knowledge of regional design and manufacturing regulations is a bonus as well

Comfortable leading projects and developing project roadmaps

Please make sure to include a link to your portfolio or website showcasing designs you’ve previously worked on as well. Applicants will only be considered once we’ve been able to review these!

The Perks:
Apollo is a young and promising start-up that offers a high-energy, start-up environment with ambitious and positive coworkers. We work for each other. Below you’ll find some of the many benefits of working with our growing team!

Competitive salary

Personal electric scooter for the duration of summer

STM Metro Pass for Winter season

Company laptop

Coffee & snacks

Monthly team activities and events

Health & Dental Insurance

Apollo Scooters is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.