Mechanical Designer

Celerity Craft, based in Squamish, British Columbia, is developing a groundbreaking marine vessel using ground effect technology that outperforms traditional ships and boats in speed, comfort, and energy efficiency. Our platform, whether powered by conventional diesel engines, gas turbines, or zero-emission solutions like batteries or fuel cells, offers significantly lower CO2 emissions. The vessel’s ultra-low drag enables long-range travel, surpassing the capabilities of hydrofoils while avoiding marine animals, debris strikes, and reducing underwater noise.
Unlike hovercraft, wing-in-ground, or hydrofoil designs, our vessel features a trimaran hull with innovative aerodynamics, hydrodynamics, and a unique propulsion system. The marine industry’s shift toward sustainable energy solutions is creating a global demand for innovative technology like ours, as efficient water-based transport can drive economic growth in coastal regions.
Squamish, where we are based, is a perfect environment for nature lovers who are passionate and driven. Our leadership includes a serial entrepreneur with a Harvard MBA and an engineering team led by a former Tesla engineer.
About the RoleAs a Mechanical Engineer, you will be involved in two main workstreams:
Working with 1m prototypesOur team uses 1m prototypes to rapidly iterate, bring proof of concepts to life, and improve our Intellectual Property. You will take an active role in our DMTA pipeline, which stands for Design-Make-Test-Analyze. You will discuss with aerodynamicists and marine experts to identify the most promising concepts, CAD and document the ideas, use 3dPrinters and other tools to fabricate them, and then extract knowledge from the experiments.
Working on full-scale vesselsWe are collaborating with outside parties and marine experts to develop full-scale vehicles. You will play an active role in managing these suppliers and partners. This involves documenting requirements, managing project timelines, clarifying expected deliverables, using CAD to ensure component integration, negotiating interfaces and trade-offs.
You will be the go-to person to ensure prototypes are built quickly, safely, and at minimum cost. Your mechanical engineering expertise in fabrication, concept selection, optimization and quality control will make you relevant at every step of our R&D process. You will also be touching on hydrodynamics and aerodynamics. Experience with radio-controlled vehicles, robotics, and control loops is a plus. Experience with Marine engineering is a strong advantage.
We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented individual who can balance immediate goals with long-term scalability. Your insights will shape the future of marine transportation, helping us build and maintain a competitive edge as we continue to refine our intellectual property. You will report directly to the Head of Design and Technology and work closely with our team in Squamish.
Required Skills
Design:
Articulates idea clearly. Documents concept. Drive thoughtful selection process. Create CAD models using OnShape. Produces mechanical drawings. Has experience with structural analysis and CFD.
Fabrication:
Hands on. Pragmatic. Drives idea to completion. Experienced with CNC, 3dPrinter, fiber glass, and marine grade fabrication.
Collaboration : Work closely with product designers, engineers, and other team members to iterate on designs and address fabrication challenges.
Project Management : Close gaps between internal and external parties. Communicates effectively and brings clarity while driving tight timelines.
Documentation : Maintain detailed records of prototypes state, safety records, and experimentation results.
Innovation and Problem Solving : Contribute to the development of new solutions to overcome technical challenges.
Your Background
Educational Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
Research and Development: Experience in developing, fabricating, and instrumenting vehicle prototypes, including hands-on work with various materials, data acquisition, and fabrication techniques.
Eligibility for Professional Engineer registration in British Columbia is a plus.
Join us at Celerity Craft to help revolutionize marine transportation and contribute to the global shift toward sustainable energy solutions.
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