Position Overview

Calian ITCS is currently seeking an Intermediate Mechanical Engineer to perform the following duties:

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the production of mechanical designs and drawings mechanical systems for use in rugged environments using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software.
• Support the full design life cycle from requirements definition, concept through to successful production ramp-up, including support for prototype procurement, assembly, design verification and qualification testing, and on-going manufacturing support.
• Review part and assembly drawings and parts lists in support of the release of design activities.
• Understand the limits and the appropriate application of stress, dynamic and fatigue analysis applicable to equipment installation designs into military land based vehicles. Capable of interpreting results and recommending design changes based on analysis results. Capable of performing analyses and/or working with other engineers to achieve analysis results.
• Through the application of Engineering expertise and analysis, guide designers to ensure mechanical designs are optimized for manufacturability, weight and cost.
• Perform engineering tests such as, vibration and shock testing, for both qualification and design verification testing. Design mechanical tests and test fixtures. Document and analyze results. Write formal test reports.
• Work closely with other design professionals, systems engineers, Supply chain management personnel, and manufacturing engineers to ensure a smooth flow of information throughout a project.
• Perform 3D scanning and process data in support of the vehicle platform design.
• Perform vehicle cable routing per Company Standards
• Define mechanical and environmental design requirements for input into equipment and system specifications, using information in various commercial and military standards.
• Requirements management – review, derive, and verify mechanical and environmental requirements for the mechanical design team. Guide designers and review designs and drawings for compliance of requirements.
• Responsible for the successful completion of project goals according to General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada (GDMS-C) standard processes and procedures.
• Support Program management in the creation of reports for technical reviews and task process.
• Travel to Department locations in Canada to review vehicles for installation design, AND to install the final design for system qualification and verification.

Qualifications

• Clearance: Secret (mandatory)
• Language: English
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Applied Science or its equivalent
• 3 to 5 years of related experience
• Able to apply problem solving skills to daily activities
• Strong communications abilities, both written and verbal.
• Familiarity with the following areas:

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