Mechanical Engineer

Job title:

Mechanical Engineer

Company

David Aplin Group

Job description

Aplin has partnered with a leader in the defence industry to add a Mechanical Engineer to their team in Dartmouth, NS. This engineering team manages a range of specialized capabilities, delivering highly differentiated solutions and products by applying electronic, mechanical, and software technologies in critical and demanding environments to meet customer needs.The Mechanical Engineering team is responsible for the design, development, testing, and documentation of mechanical assemblies. This includes new development, change orders, process improvements, and documentation, supporting designs through the concept, development, and production stages of the system life cycle.Responsibilities:

• Develop mechanical designs ensuring compliance with requirements across all operating environments through analysis and testing
• Create, review, and approve CAD models, assemblies, and associated drawings and BOMs per applicable standards
• Create, review, and approve documentation required to satisfy the project plan
• Develop and conduct design verification tests to ensure product qualification
• Develop technical specifications and acceptance testing criteria for sub-contracted work
• Collaborate with the project team to deliver solutions that meet customer needs, and requirements, and adhere to cost, quality, and schedule expectations
• Work with manufacturing and production departments to transition designs into production
• Support cost estimation activities
• Ensure mechanical engineering activities are performed by company processes
• Occasional travel within Canada, the US, or overseas may be required

Role Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and detail-oriented
• Strong communication skills and a positive attitude
• Ability to work on Canadian Controlled Goods and US ITAR-controlled articles
• Candidate must be capable of acquiring NATO Reliability and Secret security clearance

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience developing mechanical systems, P.Eng or working towards registration as a Professional Engineer
• Experience designing components using various fabrication methods (machining, injection moulding, welding, forming, etc.)
• Experience in the marine and defence sectors
• Experience developing and running environmental qualification testing
• Knowledge of design and qualification to military standards
• Technical management of suppliers, including development of technical specifications and acceptance criteria
• Experience in developing or improving manufacturing processes and transitioning products from design to production
• 2+ years of experience using SolidWorks or equivalent CAD tools
• Experience with simulation/FEA tools
• Ability to collaborate with and understand the perspectives of other engineering disciplines
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to document complex issues, gather data, and establish conclusions through direct analysis or deductive reasoning
• Able to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a deadline-driven environment

Aplin is an award-winning employment agency dedicated to connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and there are no fees to apply for our jobs or to engage with our recruiters in finding a new career. Companies hire us to help them expand and diversify their teams. All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, which includes having the appropriate documentation, such as a work permit.

Expected salary

Location

Dartmouth, NS

Job date

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 07:10:52 GMT

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