geospectrum
Mechanical Technologist, Manufacturing
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 14 days ago
Mechanical DesignCommunicationMentoringLean Manufacturing
About the role
- Career Opportunity GeoSpectrum is growing and looking for a Mechanical Technologist to join our Manufacturing team!
- Over three decades, our core values have shaped a supportive and creative environment that emphasizes employee engagement, technical excellence, and strong customer relationships.
Responsibilities
- Support GeoSpectrum's manufacturing operations across a diverse product portfolio, including underwater acoustic sensor arrays and large‑scale mechanical winch assemblies.
- Evaluate manufacturing and assembly processes to identify tooling and equipment requirements, and support their implementation.
- Design and develop custom manufacturing fixtures and tooling that enable efficient, repeatable, and reliable production.
- Contribute to product updates and new product introductions through detailed mechanical design of components and assemblies, with a focus on manufacturability and performance.
- Participate in engineering design reviews, providing thoughtful and constructive technical input.
- Develop and maintain clear assembly and test procedures to support manufacturing teams.
- Work closely with manufacturing teams to identify design improvements that reduce assembly effort, errors, and inefficiencies.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, and software engineering groups.
- Reporting to the manager of Sonar Product Integration, the Mechanical Technologist will work at the intersection of design and manufacturing, supporting the build and integration of advanced underwater acoustic systems used in real‑world maritime applications.
- You'll have the opportunity to design tooling, improve production processes, and collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team, seeing your work move from concept through to production and deployment.
Requirements
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a minimum of two years of equivalent practical experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear technical documentation.
- Ability to work independently while effectively managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- All candidates must be eligible to apply for and maintain Canadian Controlled Goods and Canadian Government Security Clearances.
- If you enjoy solving practical engineering challenges, working with complex mechanical systems, and making a tangible impact, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career!
- Proven experience designing and developing manufacturing fixtures and tooling.
- Exposure to lean manufacturing principles and practices.
- Formal training or hands‑on experience using 3D mechanical drafting software.
- Security Requirements
- Total Rewards
- We recognize that our people are our most valuable asset. Our Total Rewards package is designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and long term success. It includes a competitive base salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, paid time off, opportunities for professional development, and programs that recognize and reward your contributions.
- We offer:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Work-life balance with core hours
- Paid time off
Compensation
- It includes a competitive base salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, paid time off, opportunities for professional development, and programs that recognize and reward your contributions.
- Competitive salary based on experience
Benefits
- Our Total Rewards package is designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and long term success.
- It includes a competitive base salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, paid time off, opportunities for professional development, and programs that recognize and reward your contributions.
- Group plan benefits
- Virtual healthcare
- Corporate discounts and perks
- Employee driven wellness and activity initiatives
Company info
- GeoSpectrum Technologies was founded in 1994 by friends who wanted to work together and build a collaborative workplace where employees take pride in contributing to cutting ‑ edge technology from concept to delivery. Based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, we design and manufacture state ‑ of ‑ the ‑ art underwater acoustic components, transducers, and end ‑ to ‑ end systems for maritime surveillance and exploration. Serving clients across ocean science, defence, and oil and gas industries, we are known for our innovation and for delivering reliable, customized solutions that exceed customer expectations. Over three decades, our core values have shaped a supportive and creative environment that emphasizes employee engagement, technical excellence, and strong customer relationships.
- To learn more about who we are and what it's like to work at GeoSpectrum, we invite you to watch our company video by visiting www.geospectrum.ca.
- GeoSpectrum Technologies was founded in 1994 by friends who wanted to work together and build a collaborative workplace where employees take pride in contributing to cutting ‑ edge technology from concept to delivery.
- Based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, we design and manufacture state ‑ of ‑ the ‑ art underwater acoustic components, transducers, and end ‑ to ‑ end systems for maritime surveillance and exploration.
- Serving clients across ocean science, defence, and oil and gas industries, we are known for our innovation and for delivering reliable, customized solutions that exceed customer expectations.
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