Designer- 12-month term

BWXT; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company match pension plan

Health and dental benefits

Education Reimbursement Program

Life insurance

Job summary

BWXT Medical Ltd. in Kanata, Ontario is seeking a Designer for a 12-month term at our production facility. You will develop concepts and direct final design layouts, ensuring technical quality across projects.

The role emphasizes CAD drafting, collaboration with production teams, and adherence to manufacturing standards. On-site work at 447 March Road offers a hands-on environment with opportunities to influence design outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must have demonstrated ability to understand and apply engineering instructions and to work from technical documents analyzing, resolving and interpreting complex design problems.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of design principles, techniques and an understanding of administrative practices.
• Must have demonstrated creative design ability and to be able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Must have a fundamental knowledge of relevant company products, processes and procedures.
• Makes decisions within the scope of design and drafting objectives.
• Uses knowledge and experience to recommend solutions for technical problems and design methods.
• Recommends improvements to design and drafting standards and procedures and to drawing quality.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring the proper application of engineering design to achieve project objectives.
• Assists with work scheduling, monitors progress and reports on emerging delays and problems.
• Develops engineering data for preliminary design concepts and prepares or directs the preparation of final design layouts and manufacturing documentation.
• Ensures that designs are correctly depicted and dimensionally correct.
• Maintains liaison with purchasing, production and other groups to ensure that designs meet necessary requirements for manufacturing, shipping, installation and maintenance.
• May assist with prototyping and assembly activities and advises on corrective action to resolve design problems.
• Prepares design/drafting estimates and participates in project planning activities and progress meetings as required.

Job description

BWXT Medical Ltd. is a trusted source for the development and manufacture of nuclear medicine for biotechnology, life sciences, pharmaceutical companies and academia partners. Headquartered in Kanata, Ontario, BWXT Medical Ltd. employs over 300 highly-skilled people in Kanata and Vancouver, British Columbia.

We are currently recruiting for a Designer - 12-month term for our production facility in Kanata, Ontario.

Location

On-site; 447 March Road, Kanata, ON.

Position Summary

Develops design concepts of considerable complexity and prepares or directs the preparation of final design layouts. Responsible for the technical quality and accuracy of own work and work of other design staff assigned to projects for which responsible.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring the proper application of engineering design to achieve project objectives.
• Assists with work scheduling, monitors progress and reports on emerging delays and problems.
• Develops engineering data for preliminary design concepts and prepares or directs the preparation of final design layouts and manufacturing documentation.
• Ensures that designs are correctly depicted and dimensionally correct. Arranges for the checking of designs and required approvals. Responsible for the technical quality and accuracy of the work of assigned projects.
• Monitors own work for adherence to approved drafting standards, corporate policies and procedures. Evaluates and suggests improvements to drafting methods and design. May assist with training and instruction of new and existing staff in drafting practices and techniques.
• Prepares design/drafting estimates and participates in project planning activities and progress meetings as required. Monitors project drafting hours with respect to overall objectives.
• Maintain liaison with purchasing, production and other groups to ensure that designs meet necessary requirements for manufacturing, shipping, installation and maintenance.
• May be required to assist with prototyping and assembly activities and advises on corrective action to resolve design problems.
• Performs other related duties appropriate to this level.

Qualifications

• Normally Technologist Diploma (3 years) in mechanical, electrical or other appropriate technology plus 6-8 years directly related experience. Must be accomplished in the use of a computer aided design and drafting system.

Additional Requirements

• Must have demonstrated ability to understand and apply engineering instructions and to work from technical documents analyzing, resolving and interpreting complex design problems.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of design principles, techniques and an understanding of administrative practices.
• Must have demonstrated creative design ability and to be able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Must have a fundamental knowledge of relevant company products, processes and procedures.
• Makes decisions within the scope of design and drafting objectives.
• Uses knowledge and experience to recommend solutions for technical problems and design methods.
• Recommends improvements to design and drafting standards and procedures and to drawing quality.

Why join BWXT?

• Work within the growing and exciting nuclear medicine industry as well as with highly skilled employees.
• Competitive salaries.
• Company match pension plan.
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
• Education Reimbursement Program.
• Life insurance.
• Collaborative work environment... and so much more!

The pay range for this position in Ontario (CA-ON) is expected to be between $82,341 and $103,169 per year. The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment and are subject to a collective bargaining agreement.

Learn more about how BWXT employs nuclear technology to solve some of the world’s most important problems. BWXT’s capabilities video showcases our innovation in commercial nuclear power, addressing climate change, as well as our advanced nuclear medicine products treating patients around the world. We are People Strong. Innovation Driven.

BWXT Medical Ltd. embraces diversity of thought, values individuality, encourages new perspectives and provides equal opportunity in employment for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, a conviction for which a pardon has been granted or a record suspended or any other category protected by federal law.

BWXT Medical Ltd is committed to fostering an accessible, fair, and inclusive environment where all employees are able to access goods while being respected and supported. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made. If you require information in a format that is accessible to you, please contact Human Resources.

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