Intermediate Mechanical Engineer

Position Overview

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

Location

Calgary, AB

Job Type

Full Time

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the production of mechanical designs and drawings for mechanical systems used 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 ongoing manufacturing support.
• Review part and assembly drawings and parts lists in support of the release of design activities.
• Understand the limits and 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 with 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 processes.
• Travel to department locations in Canada to review vehicles for installation design, and to install the final design for system qualification and verification.

• 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 communication abilities, both written and verbal.
• Familiarity with the following areas: