Engineering Drafting Technician

QinetiQ; Medicine Hat; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-performing inclusive environment

People-first culture

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

QinetiQ Limited in Medicine Hat, Alberta, invites applications for an Engineering Drafting Technician to support the design, development, production, and operation of Uncrewed Vehicle Systems within QTSC product families.

You will create 3D models and 2D drawings, develop work plans, and prepare technical publications and schematics, while meeting aggressive deadlines in a hybrid, six-month contract environment.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years in the design and development of products with 3D modelling systems.
• Experience in avionics, marine, vehicular military systems, and/or communication equipment.

Responsibilities

• Create 3D models and 2D drawings for parts and assemblies.
• Develop work plans and manage multiple tasks with deadlines.
• Produce engineering publications including drawings and schematics.
• Recommend process improvements in Mechanical Engineering.
• Ensure drawing quality control and conformance to standards.
• Collaborate with other disciplines for integration.

Skills

3D modelling

2D drafting

Mechanical design

Mechatronics

Electronics interfaces

Assembly design

Engineering analysis

FEA modelling

Drawing quality control

GD&T

Autodesk Inventor

Autodesk Vault

Metal fabrication knowledge

Education

Post-Secondary Engineering/Technical Program

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Autodesk Vault

Job description

Job Title: Engineering Drafting Technician

Location: Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada

Role Type

Medicine Hat, AB | Full-Time | Temporary (6 Month Contract) | Hybrid Work Environment

About the Role

As part of the Mechanical Engineering Department the Engineering Drafting Technician position is part of the overall team for the design, development, production, and operation of Uncrewed Vehicle Systems with respect to the overall systems developed and maintained for Aerial, Surface, Control Stations, Test Equipment, and Payloads as part of the QTSC product families.

What You'LL Do

Advanced technical expertise within the 3d modeling & drafting discipline area with the primary focus on mechanical design, mechatronics and electronics interfaces and assembly design activities

Scope of work involves 3-D modelling and creation of 2D drawings for parts and assemblies of products and subsystems

Develops their work plans for agreement their work tasks

Creating engineering technical publications including drawings, schematics,

Recommendations for Mechanical Engineering process improvements

Mostly critical deadlines for subsystems & systems drawings

Supervision

Receives semi-weekly direct line management oversight

Receives detailed work plans

Multiple assigned tasks at once within with required by dates with the employee managing their daily duties to achieve the requirements with support management as needed

Skill Requirements

Design for integration of multiple engineering disciplines

Basic mechanical system and harsh environment design

Advanced Parametric Modelling including 2D& 3D Drafting

Engineering analysis (stress, thermal, vibration, fatigue)

FEA modeling, interpretation, and validation,

Technical documentation and drawing quality control

Additional Assets Skills:

GD&T application (ASME Y14) and functional dimensioning

Autodesk Inventor & PDM software (Autodesk Vault)

Basic Electronic knowledge

Metal fabrication knowledge

Basic Electronic Circuit Design & Analysis

What You Bring

Education & Professional Membership

Post-Secondary Engineering/Technical Program

Work Experience

3-7 years in the Design and Development of products with 3D modelling systems

Experience in avionics, marine, vehicular military systems, and/or communication equipment.

Travel Requirements

This role may require infrequent travel for internal, customer, supplier, and/or end-user locations for technical development, technical assistance, and/or technical training.

This role may require local, domestic, and/or international travel depending on business needs.

Travel includes day trips, overnight stays, or extended assignments.

Travel may be planned in advance or occur on short notice, depending on operational requirements.

While travelling, employees may be required to work flexible or extended hours, including adapting to different time zones.

Travel may involve working in customer sites, industrial environments, field locations, or other non-office settings.

Employees are required to maintain a valid passport and any necessary visas, security clearances, or other travel documentation relevant to assigned travel.

Travel to certain locations may require compliance with health-related entry requirements, including vaccinations or immunizations, as mandated by applicable authorities or site requirements.

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada and meet the eligibility requirements to obtain and maintain the Government of Canada security clearance required for the position
• Must be eligible for and maintain a clear background check, including criminal record screening, as required for security clearance

We offer ahigh-performing, inclusive work environmentwhere you can thrive, contribute meaningfully, and be your authentic self. Ourpeople-first culturesupports your wellbeing, growth, and ability to make a real impact.

You’ll also benefit from acompetitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Extended health and wellness spending accounts
• RRSP/TFSA matching
• Access to continuous learning and development opportunities