Design Engineering Mechanical Systems Engineer/Specialist

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada; London; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in London, Ontario is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer/Specialist to execute full life cycle design activities. Applicants should have a university degree or college diploma in a related field and at least one year of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include designing mechanical systems and supporting test planning, among others. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential, along with the ability to work well in a team environment. The position includes opportunities for travel and requires adherence to anthropometrical size restrictions.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Opportunity for travel

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year relevant experience in mechanical design.
• Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Execute component/assembly level design tasks.
• Support test planning, execution, and reporting.
• Provide input data for Finite Element Analysis (FEA) simulations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

University Degree or College Diploma in a related field

Tools

NX CAD

MS Office

Job description

Description

Mechanical Design Engineer/Specialist

Job Description

The Design Engineering Mechanical Systems Engineer/Specialist role isresponsible to execute full life cycle design activity on any assigned tasks within a subsystem and take responsibility to overcome design challenges independently. In addition, to be accountable for design fit, form, & functionality, ensuring compliance to requirements across the team. Areas of focus involves expertise on one or more of the following domains:

• Hull Additions: Stowage, Covers, Guards and Access Panels (CGAP), Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems (AFES), Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical (NBC), Windshield and Washing Systems, Seats, Workstations, and unique interior mission equipment
• Hull Structures: Doors, Hatches and Grilles, Hull Structures, Vehicle Lifting/Tiedown/Towing/Recovery, Trunnion Lug Systems, complex component structures
• Propulsion: Power Pack, Engine, Transmission, Cooling, Fuel and related systems, conventional and/or electric/hybrid systems
• Survivability: Kinetic threats, CUAS, CBNR, signature management, mine blast modeling and simulations using LS-Dyna, threat/material characterizations and model development, support human survivability system development (i.e. EA seating), associated testing and integration of technologies into the system level mine blast protection solution, standard and specialty testing (i.e. material characterization, mine blast, IED, drop tower, etc.)

Key Job Elements

• Execute component/assembly level design tasks while keeping supervisor regularly informed on progress and issues encountered. Ensure all designs are peer reviewed by technical lead or assigned mentor.
• Support test planning, execution, and reporting as assigned under supervision of test lead.
• Support quality and Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) related activities as requested.
• Responsible for assigned design engineering tasks within areas of focus.
• Provide engineering design support to Design Services department to support 3D modelling and technical data package (TDP), (i.e. engineering drawing) creations.
• Responsible to ensure assigned designs have full adherence to drawing standards, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, weld requirements, design for manufacturability, machining, surface treatments, material requirements, and overall design quality.
• Provide input data (such as load factors, acceptance criteria, material allowables, constraints, etc.) to support Finite Element Analysis (FEA) simulations on assigned systems (including: structural analysis, off-road mobility analysis, fatigue/durability analysis, shock and vibration, peer reviews, test data analysis, etc.). In addition, may be required to perform low to medium complexity FEAs.
• As requested, provide guidance and resolution to mechanical/technical/design issues related to the team including corrective actions required for improvement/resolution.

Required Qualifications

• University Degree or College Diploma in a related field
• Minimum 1 year relevant experience
• Basic computer skills in MS Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Previous experience in mechanical designs and principles of Engineering trade-offs
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, communication, organization and prioritization skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Ability to travel (5% Cdn) and (5% US & International) and possess/be able to acquire and maintain a valid passport
• Must be able to meet Anthropometrical Size Restrictions for confined space

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience acquired through a post-secondary internship or co‑op program in a related field, especially applied knowledge of welding technologies, materials properties and selection as applicable to large metallic structures
• Proficiency in NX CAD environment
• Proficiency in GD&T principles and application
• Knowledgeable in structural analysis techniques

Working Conditions

Physical Conditions and Hazards

The conditions in which an individual or staff works, including but not limited to such things as amenities, physical environment, stress and noise levels, degree of safety or danger, temperature, location.

• Physical Environment: Office
• Hazards: NA

Physical Demands Description

This section objectively captures and describes the physical demands that are required to perform a particular job or role. Usually completed by the ergonomist.

Usual mobility demands required are standing, walking, sitting, and stair climbing to access upper offices.

Equipment Utilized

This section describes the type of equipment an employee is required to use:

Computer
Phone
Mobile device

Medical Surveillance

May include: Anthropometrical Size Restrictions depending on task

Personal Protective Equipment

Applicable when interacting with shop floor (safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, extraction coveralls)