Contractor, CAD Designer

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada; London; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contracting company in Ontario seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to create models and drawings for mobile defense subsystems using NX CAD software. Candidates should possess a degree in Electrical or Mechanical fields and mechanical design experience with CAD tools. The role involves performing analyses and supporting proposals. This is a 12-month contract position which offers a robust working environment focused on the defense sector.

Qualifications

• Mechanical design experience with CAD tools.
• Strong understanding of GD&T standards.
• Familiarity with defense equipment standards.

Responsibilities

• Create models and drawings to stringent standards.
• Design mobile defense subsystems using NX CAD.
• Perform dynamic motion analyses.

Skills

Mechanical design experience utilizing CAD tools

Strong knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Strong knowledge of drawing practices and standards

Proficient in MS Office applications

Education

University degree or college diploma in Electrical or Mechanical field

Tools

NX CAD software

Job description

Description

At General Dynamics Land Systems we put our Customers at the centre of everything we do. Our commitment to protect and enable the people who serve drives us to develop products and systems that give them a clear advantage for mission success. We are looking for passionate individuals to help us deliver innovative, unique solutions to our Customers.

Key Job Elements

• Create solid models, layouts and associative assembly and detail drawings from sketches, notes or direction from senior designers or Project Engineers to stringent industry, company and military standards
• Design mobile defense subsystems with minimal supervision utilizing NX CAD software integrated to the Teamcenter database
• Perform design calculations and trade‑off studies as required
• Incorporate engineering change requests into existing Technical Data Package
• Perform dynamic motion and interference analyses
• Support Bid and Proposal activities by determining scope of work and preparing labour estimates, preparation of Basis of Estimates (BOE)
• May be required to assist in the development of departmental processes, standards and related documentation
• May be required to provide system‑level CAD model/product structure support and administer working files for multiple design teams
• May be required to develop standard parts and integrate these parts into the Teamcenter Classification database

Required Qualifications

• University degree or college diploma in Electrical or Mechanical field
• Mechanical design experience utilizing CAD tools
• Experience with NX CAD software in modeling, drafting and advanced assemblies (including experience received through school as applicable)
• Strong knowledge of the application and interpretation of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) from piece parts to complex assemblies
• Strong knowledge of drawing practices and standards
• Demonstrated strength in MS Office applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with typical defense and/or mobile equipment standards (e.g. MIL‑Specs, ASME standards, SAE standards, FMVSS, etc.)
• Knowledge of Teamcenter Product Data Management application
• OACETT certified Mechanical Technologist or Technician (CET) with specialty in mobile equipment

This is a 12 month contract administered through a third party.