Hardware Engineering - Team Lead, Mechanical Engineering - P4
- Burnaby, BC, Canada
Full-time
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- Full-time
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- Experience: 7+ years in mechanical design, including 2+ years leading a team or acting as technical lead.
- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Who are we?
At OSI Maritime Systems, we pride ourselves on delivering world-class navigation and bridge systems. With decades of experience serving military customers, we remain at the forefront of innovation in the maritime industry. Our collaborative and dynamic environment ensures every team member contributes to advancing marine safety and operational excellence. With a global presence, we are proud to have offices in Canada, UK, Taiwan, Australia and Germany.
The Mechanical Design Team Lead leads a team of mechanical engineers and CAD designers within the Hardware Engineering department, reporting to the Mechanical Design Manager. The team develops the mechanical design, 3D models and drawings for OSI's marine navigation and bridge systems for government and naval markets.
The Team Lead is responsible for planning and directing the team's work, the technical quality of its output, and the development of each team member. They remain hands-on in design and review, and ensure work is delivered on time, to budget and to the required quality, in line with OSI's standards and processes.
What You'll Do
At OSI Maritime Systems, we pride ourselves on delivering world-class navigation and bridge systems. With decades of experience serving military customers, we remain at the forefront of innovation in the maritime industry. Our collaborative and dynamic environment ensures every team member contributes to advancing marine safety and operational excellence. With a global presence, we are proud to have offices in Canada, UK, Taiwan, Australia and Germany.
The Mechanical Design Team Lead leads a team of mechanical engineers and CAD designers within the Hardware Engineering department, reporting to the Mechanical Design Manager. The team develops the mechanical design, 3D models and drawings for OSI's marine navigation and bridge systems for government and naval markets.
The Team Lead is responsible for planning and directing the team's work, the technical quality of its output, and the development of each team member. They remain hands-on in design and review, and ensure work is delivered on time, to budget and to the required quality, in line with OSI's standards and processes.
What You'll Do
- Leads and supervises an assigned team of mechanical engineers and CAD designers
- Plans, estimates and assigns the team's work in line with project priorities agreed with the Mechanical Design Manager
- Monitors progress, resolves or escalates technical and schedule risks, and reports team status to the Mechanical Design Manager
- Chairs team meetings, completes staff administration (timesheets, vacation and attendance approvals) and supports recruitment
- Provides technical direction on mechanical design and CAD work to codes, standards and customer requirements, including environmental qualification and certification requirements
- Checks the team's designs, models and drawings for completeness and accuracy, including GD&T, before release
- Ensures designs are optimized for manufacturability, reliability, maintainability and cost, working with Production and other engineering functions
- Ensures the team follows the Company's design and drawing standards, PDM/PLM, engineering change (ECR/ECO) and ISO 9001 procedures, and contributes to process improvements
- Sets objectives, provides performance feedback and supports compensation reviews and performance improvement plans
- Holds team members accountable for the quality of their work and removes roadblocks to delivery
- Mentors, trains and cross-trains team members to build skills and resource flexibility
- Ensures compliance with workplace operating, environmental, health and safety procedures
- Assigns tasks, sets priorities and maintains schedules for the team
- Authority to check designs and drawings, and to approve them where delegated by the Mechanical Design Manager
- Authorized to provide performance reviews and skills assessments, and makes hiring recommendations
- Applies judgment to solve routine and complex issues, escalating to the Mechanical Design Manager where required
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent; P.Eng. registration or eligibility is an asset
- Experience: 7+ years in mechanical design, including 2+ years leading a team or acting as technical lead. Marine, defence or government experience is an asset
- Skills: Advanced SolidWorks; familiarity with AutoCAD and PDM/PLM tools (SolidWorks PDM, PDXpert); GD&T (ASME Y14.5); knowledge of shipboard environmental standards (e.g. IEC 60945, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-167-1, MIL-STD-901); strong planning, communication and mentoring skills
- Other: Must obtain and maintain NATO Secret security clearance and be eligible for access to controlled goods; ability to travel
- Collaborative Culture: Work with a talented and supportive team that values innovation and teamwork.
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: OSI is committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute their best.
- Growth Opportunities: We invest in our employees' professional development and career growth with an annual employee driven development program.
- Competitive Benefits: Enjoy health, dental, RSP, vacation and a healthy work-life balance environment!
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Responsibilities
Leads and develops a team of mechanical engineers and CAD designers, planning and assigning work while monitoring delivery, quality, and technical risks. Provides hands-on design direction and review, ensures compliance with engineering standards and processes, and coordinates with other functions to deliver manufacturable, reliable designs on schedule and within budget.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent and at least seven years of mechanical design experience, including two or more years in a team or technical leadership role. Advanced SolidWorks skills, knowledge of CAD/PDM tools, GD&T, and shipboard environmental standards are expected; P.Eng. eligibility, relevant industry experience, security clearance eligibility, and ability to travel are also noted.
Skills
- Mechanical Design
- Team Leadership
- SolidWorks
- AutoCAD
- PDM/PLM Tools
- Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Engineering Drawing Review
- Project Planning
- Manufacturability
- Reliability
- Mentoring
- Performance Management
- Environmental Qualification
- ISO 9001 Procedures
- Technical Communication
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Vacation
- Work-Life Balance
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Engineering
- Management & Leadership
- Manufacturing
- Government & Public Sector
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanical Design
- Hardware Engineering
- Team Leadership
- SolidWorks
- AutoCAD
- SolidWorks PDM
- PDXpert
- PDM/PLM
- GD&T
- ASME Y14.5
- IEC 60945
- MIL-STD-810
- MIL-STD-167-1
- MIL-STD-901
- Environmental Qualification
- Engineering Change Requests
- Engineering Change Orders
- ISO 9001
- Manufacturability
- Marine Navigation Systems
- Bridge Systems
- Defence
- Government Markets
- NATO Secret Security Clearance
- Controlled Goods
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)