Thales

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Thales

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Ottawa • Canada

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Salary

💰 CA$106,690 - CA$186,188 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Support all mechanical design related activities for TCDS Engineering to fulfil project requirements with respect to cost, schedule, scope and quality.
  • Establish and maintain effective interfaces with Systems Engineering, CM/DM, V&V, Integration and all other TCDS groups to provide a cohesive solution to project goals, challenges and issues.
  • Ensure that the Mechanical Engineering team contributes directly to TCDS success through innovation, competitive thinking & behaviour, and the efficient application of process.
  • Resolve issues related to Unsatisfactory Condition Reports (UCR’s) and Notification Defects (ND’s) for the Arctic Offshore Patrol Vessels (AOPV) including the following: Research issues and technical data to create Options Analysis Presentation and Report that list solution options.
  • Develop Engineering Change (EC) specifications (installation/Removal) and drawings.
  • Perform heat load calculations for EC changes as required.
  • Initiate Technical Information Requests (TIR).
  • Specify mechanical equipment for procurement.
  • Develop requirements for ship surveys.
  • Create estimates for equipment, material and labour (including sub-contractors).
  • Self-manage all aspects of the EC change.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior and intermediate mechanical engineers in delivering their work packages.
  • Ensure that mechanical designs are practical, producible and efficient, and that human interface requirements are met where required.
  • Analyze, define and trace system requirements and recommend performance measures.
  • Assist with the integration of procured systems in a multi-disciplinary.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or systems engineering disciplines or equivalent education with relevant experience.
  • Min 10 years of engineering experience with Marine Mechanical Systems, commercial or naval P.Eng or Eligible to obtain P.Eng license.
  • Comprehensive understanding of naval systems and design standards for commercial and naval platforms following IMO and Class requirements, Lloyds Register Rules & Regulations, IEC standards, IMO Regulations, SOLAS regulations, Transport Canada marine Acts and Regulations;
  • Experience in ship design, build, operation and maintenance;
  • Experience with Canadian ship building requirements for shock and vibration, EMC/EMI, drawing standards and industry design standards;
  • High level of planning, task management, analytical, and time management skills.
  • High level oral and written communication skills required for report writing and design justification documentation.
  • Familiarity with Windchill, JIRA and DOORS.
Benefits
  • Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.
  • Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.
  • Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.
  • Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.
  • Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
mechanical designheat load calculationsEngineering Change specificationsship surveyssystem requirements analysisprocurement specificationsoptions analysisnaval systems designcommercial and naval platforms designMarine Mechanical Systems
Soft skills
planningtask managementanalytical skillstime managementoral communicationwritten communicationmentorshipproblem-solvinginnovationcompetitive thinking
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineeringP.Eng license or eligibility