Mechanical Engineer (Engineering)

Location: Ottawa, Canada

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For decades, Ottawa has been a global technology leader. Today, Canada's capital holds one of the brightest and most diverse technological ecosystems in North America. Voted as Canada's best place to live 2017 by Maclean's, Ottawa offers a low cost of living with a high quality of life. The Thales Ottawa office has been a major supplier and long-term trusted partner to DND, enabling the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Coast Guard to achieve mission success.

This position is Hybrid Ottawa

Mechanical Engineer

Position Summary

Thales is looking to hire a Mechanical Engineer to support all mechanical design related activities for TCDS Engineering to fulfill 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 & behavior, and the efficient application of process.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Create project mechanical design CAD models, provide interface control between modules, subsystems and components, and perform compatibility and verification analyses;
• Under the supervision of senior P.Eng., perform mechanical compatibility analysis and interface to external support for stress, dynamics, thermal and other special engineering disciplines; Work with other engineers to provide BOM updates, create or contribute to ECRs, design reports, installation packages and other design artifacts for all program stakeholders;
• Ensure that mechanical designs are practical, producible and efficient, and that human interface requirements are met where required.
• Assist systems engineers with the decomposition and derivation of requirements as they relate to mechanical, environmental, installation and related systems and processes; Assist with the establishment and maintenance of a project design baseline and provide drawings and layouts; Assist with the integration of procured systems in a multi-disciplinary environment; Assist in the verification and validation of electronic systems.
• Analyze, define and trace system requirements and recommend performance measures; Support the definition and estimation of work packages; Provide technical input to the RFP package, and analyse and evaluate RFP responses from suppliers; Develop currency in engineering best practices, methodologies, initiatives and advancements.
• 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.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or systems engineering disciplines or equivalent education with relevant experience.
• Min 5 years of engineering experience in a mechanical, systems, etc. discipline, ideally in the defence industry
• Experience in the Systems Engineering life cycle, including typical modeling tools for design such as Solidworks Mechanical or AutoCAD;
• P.Eng or Eligible to obtain P.Eng license

Preferred Qualifications

• 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. These skills are expected to be developed;
• 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. These skills are expected to be developed; Familiarity with Windchill, JIRA and DOORS.

Physical Demands

• Office / Desk work: > 90%, with periodic inspections and field work in the lab or shipyard if It is necessary.

What We Offer

• Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:
• 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.

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Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, the Canadian Industrial Security Program, the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access including eligibility to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.