Job Description
Insight Global is seeking a mechanical designer of high complexity machinery to join a major Canadian space company. As a Mechanical Designer, you will work with a multidisciplinary team of engineers to develop subsystem components, products or structures used to manufacture, assemble or test state-of-the-art satellite products or subsystems. As part of one or more project teams, under the supervision of experienced engineers, you will be responsible for establishing the mechanical concepts and associated documentation for ground support equipment such as tooling, fixtures, jigs and mechanisms to assemble, test or deliver customized space products for our international customers. From the brainstorming phase through to detailed definition, you define the mechanical assembly components that ensure the safety of personnel and products. To define the product, you will use a range of advanced 3D modeling and simulation software to model concepts and predict their behavior. You will also participate in the preparation of the documentation required for the manufacture and use of the equipment. As a technical member of the design team, you will help coordinate activities related to your designs to ensure smooth project progress (configuration/distribution of documentation, follow-up of purchasing and assembly activities and utilization).
Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, automated production engineering or equivalent
- Experience in mechanical design of tooling and jigs including complex and high precision tooling
- Ability to work as part of a team
- 5-12 years of experience
- Knowledge of MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project and MS Excel
- CAD design skills (NX, Creo or Catia)
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
- Bilingual (English/French)
- Siemens NX
- Knowledge of geometric tolerancing, drawing standards
- Knowledge of the space industry
Responsibility/Tasks:
- Mechanical design of ground support equipment used to manufacture/assemble or deliver antennas, payloads or space electronics.
- Understand customer specifications
- Suggest new concepts to meet these requirements
- Select/design components according to constraints
- Integrate concepts from electrical, manufacturing, alignment, thermal and structural analysis into 3D models
- Develop detail and assembly drawings, parts lists and user guides
- Monitor operations of component suppliers
- Support the use of designed and assembled equipment during integration and testing activities.
This role is based in the West Island of Montreal and is required to be on-site Monday through Thursday. This is a 12 month contract to start with potential for conversion to full-time. Successful candidates must be eligible for CGP and Reliability Clearances.
Compensation:
$55-$75/h
Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.
We may use artificial intelligence tools to assist with the screening, assessment, or selection of potential applicants for this position.
This posting is for a currently vacant role, and the successful candidate will be hired into an existing open position.
