Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Responsibility:

Summary

Actalent is a global leader in engineering services and talent solutions. Our engineering team in Eastern Canada is once again expanding and we are seeking an experienced mechanical design engineer to support us with a variety of interesting outsourced projects from our clients. This is a career opportunity to join our team and experience a tremendous amount of project and industry diversity. The initial project this design engineer will support involves working with a major client based in Ottawa, specialized in the aero and defense sector.

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will report into an Actalent mechanical engineering manager while developing a variety of technical solutions to replace outdated Canadian Army assets and disaster relief vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or review project deliverables such as plans, reports, drawings, analyses, and others, within Mechanical and Systems Engineering and provide a quality service for internal and external customers.
• Provide ongoing support of existing and new designs, including product conceptual designs, 3D CAD models, manufacturing drawings, technical instructions, and engineering specifications.
• Carry out design checks, support the creation of redlines, and support sign-off through production.
• Support various design review meetings (SRR, ERR, PDR, CDR, change boards, etc.).
• Collaborate across Engineering Functions, including Electrical and Manufacturing.
• Serve as the liaison between project management and engineering teams, ensuring seamless integration.
• Monitor systems, processes, and practices within technical areas of knowledge to identify opportunities for improvement in light of changing needs, feedback, and/or current best practice thinking.
• Drive new ideas to cut costs, enhance quality, boost productivity, and ensure timely delivery.
• Provide technical guidance and oversee a small number of engineers when needs arise.
• Other duties as assigned by the Engineering Manager.

Essential Skills (Must-Haves):

• Minimum 7+ years of Mechanical design experience, with a strong focus on designing structural parts and assemblies (should involve sheet metal, weldments, fasteners, etc.).
• Proven experience integrating COTS (commercial off-the-shelf: commercially available and already designed products) into designs.
• Experienced with part selections and coordinating with suppliers directly and through supply chain.
• Experienced with design-to-cost & design for manufacturing and assembly, mechanical.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (English).
• A Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering degree from an accredited university or equivalent knowledge gained through other forms of education or training.
• Organized and thorough individual and able to develop complex design and analysis.

Work Environment

Hybrid work: 1 day/week at the client location (downtown Ottawa). Working under a flexible schedule. Laptop will be provided for this project and all subsequent projects with Actalent.

Actalent thanks all applicants; only selected qualified candidates will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00-$130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Commuter benefits
• Company events
• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Language training provided
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Store discount
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program
• Work from home

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• Mechanical Design of structural parts & assemblies: 7 years (preferred)
• design-to-cost & design for manufacturability: 7 years (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ottawa, ON K1S 3W7