Job Title: Mechanical Engineer
Job Description
This Mechanical Engineer role focuses on the design, development, and manufacturing of a torpedo launching system and related support equipment as part of a major naval defence program. You will take ownership of mechanical design activities, support prototype development and testing, and ensure that all engineering documentation and manufacturing data meet rigorous industry and military standards. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to complex defence projects, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and support the full product lifecycle from concept through in-service support.
Responsibilities
- Develop detailed mechanical designs using SolidWorks and other engineering tools for torpedo launching systems and associated support equipment.
- Build and test mechanical prototypes to support product development, performance validation, and design refinement.
- Create comprehensive engineering documentation, including design specifications, test procedures, and Manufacturing Data Packs (MDPs).
- Perform stress and structural calculations using engineering principles, design standards, and finite element analysis (FEA).
- Apply computational tools such as FEA and CFD to evaluate mechanical performance and optimize designs.
- Design sheet metal and machined components that meet functional, manufacturability, and durability requirements.
- Manage and maintain design documentation and manufacturing data to ensure traceability, accuracy, and configuration control.
- Provide engineering support during manufacturing, assembly, testing, installation, and in-service support activities.
- Assist production teams with technical issues, troubleshooting, and issue resolution to keep projects on schedule.
- Review and approve mechanical design work to ensure compliance with engineering standards, quality requirements, and best practices.
- Ensure all design documentation and Manufacturing Data Packs are complete, accurate, and fit for purpose before release.
- Support compliance with ISO requirements, industry standards, and applicable military standards throughout the design and manufacturing process.
- Define mechanical engineering work packages, including scope, effort estimates, and cost projections.
- Contribute technical solutions and estimates for bids, proposals, and customer inquiries, helping to secure and deliver new work.
- Identify technical risks, document them clearly, and develop mitigation plans to reduce project and product risk.
- Collaborate closely with other engineering disciplines to integrate mechanical designs into complex systems.
- Apply structured and methodical approaches to analytical problem solving and continuous product and process improvement.
Essential Skills
- Minimum of 7 years of mechanical design experience, including hands-on experience designing sheet metal and machined parts.
- Proficiency in 3D CAD software, preferably SolidWorks, for mechanical design and documentation.
- Strong experience with finite element analysis (FEA) for stress and structural evaluation.
- Experience working in regulated environments that follow ISO requirements and industry standards.
- Experience in defence, aerospace, or naval engineering environments.
- Solid understanding of mechanical design principles, stress analysis, and structural integrity.
- Demonstrated analytical problem solving using structured and methodical approaches.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes and design for manufacturing and assembly (DFMA).
- Experience with environmental testing such as thermal, vibration, and shock, including use of relevant test equipment.
- Ability to create clear, detailed engineering documentation, including specifications, test procedures, and manufacturing data.
- Strong attention to detail in engineering design and documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate across engineering disciplines and with production teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Science, or a related technical field.
Assets
- Experience applying industry standards and ISO requirements in mechanical design and manufacturing.
- Familiarity with military standards and procedures, such as MIL-STD-810, is considered an asset.
- Experience with computational fluid dynamics (CFD) for evaluating fluid and thermal performance is beneficial.
- Experience in naval systems or complex defence platforms is advantageous.
- Demonstrated commitment to product and process improvement in an engineering environment.
- Ability to define work packages, estimate engineering effort, and support bid and proposal activities.
- Experience supporting manufacturing, assembly, testing, installation, and in-service support for engineered products.
- Comfort working with multidisciplinary teams, including international collaboration.
- Interest in long-term project work on large-scale naval defence programs.
Work Environment
This position is based on-site five days per week, working closely with a dedicated engineering team in a highly collaborative environment. You will interact daily with other engineers, production personnel, and test teams to support the full product lifecycle. The role involves hands-on work with prototypes, test equipment, and manufacturing processes, as well as extensive use of CAD tools such as SolidWorks and engineering analysis software. You will collaborate with colleagues in other locations, including international engineering teams, on complex naval defence projects. The work setting emphasizes adherence to ISO, industry, and military standards, structured engineering practices, and continuous improvement, while offering long-term engagement on significant defence programs with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ottawa, ON.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Ottawa,ON.
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