MECHANICAL ENGINEER Full-time

Location: Halifax - Wilkinson Canada
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Mechanical Engineer- AJISS
Halifax NS- Hybrid

Regulatory Compliance Requirements
Requires direct or indirect access to hardware software technology or technical data controlled under the Canadian Export Control List the ITAR or the EAR
Requires a positive Controlled Goods assessment as you will have direct access to hardware software technology or technical data controlled under the Canadian Controlled Goods Program
Required to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance at the NATO Secret Level

We have a current vacancy for a Mechanical Engineer who will 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.

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 . perform mechanical compatibility analysis and interface to external support for stress dynamics thermal and other special engineering disciplines.
Ensure that mechanical designs are practical producible and efficient and that human interface requirements are met where required.
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.
Assist systems engineers with the decomposition and derivation of requirements as they relate to mechanical environmental installation and related systems and processes.
Analyze define and trace system requirements and recommend performance measures.
Assist in the verification and validation of electronic systems.
Provide technical input to the RFP package and analyse and evaluate RFP responses from suppliers.
Assist with the establishment and maintenance of a project design baseline and provide drawings and layouts.
Develop currency in engineering best practices methodologies initiatives and advancements.
Continually seek out learning opportunities and develop new skills that will directly or indirectly benefit the team and TCDS as a whole.

Resolve issues related to Unsatisfactory Condition Reports (UCRs) and Notification Defects (NDs) 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)
Well developed writing skills to prepare effective reports documents a clear and concise format.
Bachelors degree in mechanical or systems engineering disciplines or equivalent education with relevant experience.
Min 5 years of engineering experience in a mechanical systems etc. High level of planning task management analytical and time management skills
High level oral and written communication skills required for report writing and design justification documentation
Experience in the Systems Engineering life cycle including typical modeling tools for design such as Solidworks Mechanical or AutoCAD;
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;
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Overtime may be necessary depends on the demand and project schedule
Office environment (Hybrid- Working from home and at office) sometime requires to work in the lab or visit site if it is necessary
Travel: less than 25% domestic

The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target is between Total Target Cash (TTC) $85000 - $115000 CAD Annual.

This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including but not limited to the employees career path history competencies skills and performance as well as the companys annual salary budget the customers program requirements and the companys internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation depending on circumstances not related to an applicants status protected by local state or federal law.

These tools may help screen and assess applications and recommend potential matches based on the requirements within the job description. Artificial intelligence does not make hiring decisions on our behalf.

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.

Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. 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.