Mechanical Design Engineer - Onsite
The Mechanical Design Engineer generates concepts and develops them into complex detailed mechanical designs and assemblies. The Mechanical Design Engineer documents these designs in CAD tools and supports the design integration process through prototyping, initial assembly and production of those designs. The Mechanical Design Engineer provides technical support to the department's activities in engineering analysis, materials science, environmental testing, and failure investigations as well as support to Operations.
Location: Ottawa, ON
We Take Care of Our People
Paid Time Off I RRSP with Employer Match I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Competitive Pay I Referral Program I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture *
Salary Range: $74,600 - $99,500 plus bonus opportunity
Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.
Your Challenge:
Mechanical design of complex rugged mechanical structure for computers and chassis systems, PWB mechanical design details, thermal and structural design considerations, and mechanical assembly drawings
Support R&D Engineering teams in regular design reviews
Stay current with new trends in design and materials used for rugged electronics environments
Working on CAD software to create drawing specifications in line with the needs of the customer
Creating designs in accordance with company procedures and best practices
Creating prototypes, testing them, and analyzing the results
Submitting drawings to relevant stakeholders as well as production teams
Providing support during the entire building process to ensure that the design specifications are met
Analyzing problems that may arise during the manufacturing process and recommending solutions
What you Bring:
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with focus on mechanical design
6-10+ years of work experience, preferably in an aerospace or electronics industry
A working knowledge and experience with a recognized CAD tools suite for mechanical design, preferably PTC CREO
Experience with MIL-STD’s and other Aerospace specifications is an asset
An asset would be experience with FEA/CFD analysis tools
Who We Are
Environmental, Social and Governance
At our world-class manufacturing and design facility in Ottawa, Ontario, we manufacture rugged products optimized for high-mix, high quality and small batch sizes typical of military requirements. Equipped with the latest assembly, cleaning, coating and inspection equipment, our operations are AS9100 and ISO-9001 certified and we comply with the highest standards of workmanship defined by IPC and J-STD specifications. All materials and processes are controlled by our enterprise-wide SAP and MES systems which offer full component traceability to individual products by serial number.
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This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
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