GDMSI
Mechanical Designer
Ottawa, ON, Canada · Full-time
No sponsorship$39k-$46kDetected 28 days ago
Machine LearningProject ManagementHRCustomer SupportThermal AnalysisGD&TEMI/EMCMechanical DesignProblem SolvingMentoring
About the role
- If you're looking for meaningful work that contributes to a safer, more secure world, you'll find purpose here.
- Education and Experience - Requires a three year College Diploma as a Mechanical Engineering Technologist or equivalent. - Requires a minimum of five years relevant experience.
Responsibilities
- Develop conceptual, preliminary, and detailed electro-mechanical designs and layouts for new and existing equipment at the unit and sub-assembly level, ensuring compliance with functional, environmental, manufacturability, assembly, cost, tolerance, and configuration requirements.
- Provide technical support and act as Design Lead for assigned electro-mechanical design activities, including mentorship of junior staff and coordination of design execution across project teams.
- Participate in full lifecycle engineering activities, including requirements definition, derivation, documentation, review, and verification; design reviews; technical investigations; Problem Reports (PRs); and verification of compliance to design requirements.
- Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to translate requirements into design outputs, including mechanical and environmental specifications, and ensure alignment with commercial, military, and internal engineering standards.
- Plan, execute, and support verification and validation activities, including environmental testing (shock, vibration, thermal cycling), development of test methods and fixtures, analysis of results, and preparation of formal test reports and technical documentation.
- Support manufacturing engineering by developing assembly methods, tooling, jigs, fixtures, and Assembly Method Instructions (AMIs), including definition of build sequences for mechanical assemblies, wiring harnesses, and related components.
- Support project execution activities including budget input, schedule development, estimating, progress reporting, identification of risks and out-of-scope work, and support of cost, schedule, and technical performance tracking.
- Produce and maintain engineering documentation throughout the product lifecycle, including 3D CAD models, detailed drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), assembly documentation, engineering change documentation, and configuration-controlled records.
- Apply configuration and change management processes to ensure design integrity, traceability, and controlled implementation of engineering changes across the product lifecycle.
- Remain current with emerging technologies, materials, manufacturing methods, and electro-mechanical packaging techniques, and support recommendations for continuous improvement and R&D initiatives.
Requirements
- Applicants may be required to meet additional security requirements in order to gain access to technical data, classified areas or information that is subject to international regulations.
- You must be eligible to work in Canada.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Nice to have
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials (metals, polymers, ceramics, composites), and fabrication methods including machining, forming, casting, fastening, and finishing.
- Knowledge of product development lifecycle processes including project management fundamentals, requirements management, risk management, scheduling, and engineering stage-gates.
- Knowledge of environmental qualification and acceptance testing methods and their application to product verification.
- Knowledge of CAD modelling tools, mechanical drafting standards, and engineering documentation systems.
- Knowledge of Bill of Materials (BOM) development and configuration within engineering environments.
- Experience working with or familiarity with AI/ML models is preferred.
Skills
- Deliver impact.
- Win together.
- Every day, your skills will directly impact programs that matter.
- Your career path matters to us.
Compensation
- $39k-$46k
Benefits
- As a full-time employee at General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada, you'll enjoy a competitive total rewards package that supports your professional and personal well-being:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and eligible dependents from day one (no cost), including flexible benefits options (HCSA) emergency travel insurance, and 24/7 virtual care services.
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer contributions after 3 months, RRSP access from day one, and financial planning support.
- Flexible time off including vacation, holidays, parental leaves with top-up options, sick leave, and disability programs.
- Career development through learning platforms, educational assistance, mentoring, and reimbursement of professional memberships.
- From mentorship and regular check-ins with your leader to educational support, professional certifications, and continuous training, you'll have the resources you need to thrive.
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP), onsite fitness facilities, and employee resource groups.
- Additional perks such as employee discounts, free onsite parking, social clubs, and an annual scholarship program for employees' children.
Company info
- Here, we are committed to inclusivity and ensures every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered.
- Purposeful Innovation: You'll work on innovations that genuinely make a difference.
Equal opportunity
- If you require accommodation during any stage of the
Visa & Work Authorization
- applicable security requirements, including but not limited to the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance
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