Mechanical engineers in Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie

The employment outlook will be Limited for mechanical engineers (NOC 21301) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about mechanical engineers in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

• Approximately 2,400 people work in this occupation.
• Mechanical engineers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 31%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 28%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 16%