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Were looking for a skilled Product Engineer (P.Eng or equivalent) to take a lead role in designing and developing innovative product solutions. This position is focused on creating products that are practical to manufacture, cost-effective, compliant with safety and testing standards, and aligned with customer and market needs. Youll be working in a collaborative, cross-functional environment where attention to detail, technical expertise, and teamwork drive success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and engineering of new products from concept through to production, ensuring functionality, aesthetics, and manufacturability are optimized.

• Investigate and apply new materials and manufacturing techniques while keeping supplier capabilities in mind.

• Develop and refine designs through modeling, prototyping, testing, and iteration.

• Create detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and documentation in compliance with internal standards and ISO requirements.

• Partner with internal teams and external partners to ensure designs meet customer expectations, regulatory standards (BIFMA, CGSB, UL/CSA, UBC, IBC), and industry best practices.

• Coordinate prototype builds and support pre-production runs for validation, testing, training, and showroom purposes.

• Contribute to cost optimization efforts through material analysis, supplier collaboration, and value-engineering initiatives.

• Support product launches with detailed technical packages, process reviews, and cross-department collaboration.

• Assist with resolving product-related issues, warranty concerns, and quality improvements with both short-term fixes and long-term solutions.

• Stay current with industry trends, sustainability practices, and advances in engineering and design processes.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent education/experience.

• Professional Engineering License (P.Eng) or equivalent is required.

• 5-7 years of experience in product design and manufacturing.

• Strong knowledge of a range of manufacturing processes (sheet metal, plastics, wood, glass, etc.).

• Proficiency in SolidWorks (3D modeling and detailed design) and familiarity with SolidWorks PDM preferred.

• Experience with ERP systems in engineering/manufacturing is an asset.

• Solid understanding of ANSI/BIFMA standards.

• Hands-on experience in prototyping and model making.

• Excellent project management, organizational, and time management skills.

• Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within cross-functional teams.

Whats Offered:

Compensation: $80,000 - $85,000 annually
Extended health, dental, vision & disability benefits
️3 weeks vacation
Active social committee & collaborative company culture
Supportive, team-oriented work environment

**About the Role:**
**Grade Level (for internal use):**
10
**The Team:**
Portfolio Valuations (PV) provides an independent, post-trade valuation service to buy-side institutions globally, covering vanilla and exotic OTC derivatives, cash instruments and structured notes across all asset classes.
**Responsibilities and Impact:**
We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic individual with experience in derivative pricing and the related market datasets to be part of a team of analysts that supports the creation, maintenance and delivery of derivatives market data sets and valuations.
+ Perform market data checks, such as vol surface or yield curve checks.
+ Handle complex price challenges and resolve them to the satisfaction of the client, compare prices with vanilla instruments and confirm the accuracy of our pricing models.
+ Conduct coverage checks, confirming whether a particular derivative is covered, and under which instrument type we would price it.
+ Perform booking checks confirming trade data has been captured correctly.
+ Work on projects in Excel, VBA, Python that improve trade processing, calibration sheets, or add bespoke product coverage.
+ Contribute to the design and testing of S&P Global valuation models.
**What We're Looking For:**
**Basic Required Qualifications:**
+ Relevant practical experience (3-5 years)
+ Good degree in a quantitative discipline
+ Good understanding of OTC derivatives in one or more asset classes
+ Must have general understanding of financial markets and be keen to extend knowledge of OTC derivatives across all asset classes.
**Additional Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Other programming experience in any language e.g., SQL, Python
+ Good understanding of market and reference datasets
+ Must embrace the importance of high service levels as part of a commercial relationship
**About S&P Global Market Intelligence**
At S&P Global Market Intelligence, a division of S&P Global we understand the importance of accurate, deep and insightful information. Our team of experts delivers unrivaled insights and leading data and technology solutions, partnering with customers to expand their perspective, operate with confidence, and make decisions with conviction.
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**Our Purpose:**
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Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.
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**Location:** Toronto, Ontario, Canada

We are looking on behalf of our client for the position of Fashion Designer & Product Associate who will be responsible for overseeing design & sample development for a group of export focused brands for the company. She will work closely with the lead designer to develop professional design files, interpret pricing and design requirements into material and production estimates, and effectively communicate with production supervisors.

Key Accountabilities:

• Assist in overseeing design and sample development for multiple export-focused brands
• Develop professional design files based on meetings with the lead designer.
• Source fabrics, embellishments, and materials of production from local and global wholesalers.
• Collaborate with skilled artisan centers and income-generating units to source unique embellishments.
• Liaise with photographers, photo-shoot agencies, website teams, shipping teams, and international sales agents.
• Manage timelines and deadlines in a seasonal business industry, including international trade show schedules.
• Ensure the successful execution of projects within limited and small quantity production spheres (under 300 pieces per collection)

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION

Education:

Minimum Bachelors Degree in fashion design or any other related degree from HEC recognized university.

Professional Experience:

Minimum 01 - 03 years of relevant experience, preferably with export focused women brand.

Behavioral Skills and Competencies:

The candidate must have the following qualities:

• Experience working for a reputable women fashion brand (Pret brand/ Street wear) or label is highly preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of women fashion trends, fabrics, garment construction techniques, and manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Corel Draw.
• Strong sketching and illustration skills, with an eye for detail and proportion.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• A passion for creativity, innovation, and staying ahead of fashion trends.

Note: Total Experience of the individual/ candidate should not be more than 8 years.