Intermediate / Senior Mechanical Engineer - Contract

Socket.dev; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MDS Aero Support in Ottawa, ON, is seeking an intermediate/senior Mechanical Engineer for a one-year contract. You will contribute to the detailed design, analysis, and fabrication planning for gas turbine test facilities in a global setting.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in mechanical or aerospace engineering, 4+ years of relevant experience, and PEO membership or eligibility. You will lead design reviews and prepare technical documentation for installation and commissioning across sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or related engineering.
• Demonstrated leadership and strong communication skills.
• Experience designing mechanical systems and leading design reviews.
• Experience with mechanical design of welded/bolted structures is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Detailed design and analysis of mechanical systems and equipment layouts.
• Plan, develop, and manage designs from concept through fabrication and installation, including documentation and drawings.
• Chair design reviews and provide technical support during procurement, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning.
• Oversee designers in producing detailed drawings and support travel for international design reviews/inspections.
• Develop and improve department design processes and procedures.
• Ensure PEO membership or eligibility is maintained.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Client focus

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or related engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Job description

Intermediate / Senior Mechanical Engineer

Temporary contract: One year

Location: Ottawa, ON

For over four decades, MDS has maintained its unrivaled position as a global leader in gas turbine engine solutions, serving prestigious clients worldwide. Specializing in aviation, industrial, and marine applications, MDS delivers fully tailored gas turbine engine test facilities—establishing itself as a trusted partner in more than 20 countries. From designing the world’s most advanced, one-of-a-kind test facilities to leading cutting-edge research and development, MDS continues to drive innovation.

We are currently looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic team, on a one-year contract basis.

If you thrive in dynamic, hands-on settings, love solving complex challenges, and want to see your designs come alive in the field—this is your chance.

What you will be doing:

• Participate in the detailed design of mechanical systems, facility planning, and equipment layout
• Be responsible for the planning, development, and management of designs from the conceptual stage through fabrication and installation, including:

• Detailed design and analysis
• Developing relevant documentation (design briefs, engineering reports, procurement specifications, installation instructions and commissioning plans)
• Chairing design reviews
• Providing technical support during procurement, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning
• Overseeing designers in the production of detailed drawings
• Travelling internationally to vendor and client sites for design reviews, inspections, commissioning, and acceptance testing activities for up to 6 weeks at a time

• PEO membership or eligibility for PEO membership is required
• Participate in development and improvement of department processes and procedures

Who are we looking for:

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Solid problem-solving abilities
• Demonstrated ability to understand and satisfy client needs
• Excellent English communication skills (oral and written)
  • Additional languages are a competitive advantage

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or related engineering discipline

Experience

• Experience in mechanical design of welded and bolted steel structures, preferably in a field related to gas turbine design, development, or testing
  • Fully Qualified: Four plus years’ experience
• Experience designing for and familiarity with manufacturing processes and engine testing, are considered important assets
• Demonstrated experience in at least two (2) of the following areas:

• Machine design
• Welded design and large-scale fabrication
• Design of structures subjected to dynamic loading
• Fatigue life assessment of structures
• Design and analysis of thermally loaded structures
• Finite Element Analysis (ANSYS preferred)
• Rotordynamic Analysis
• Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems
• ASME Section VIII and B31.3
• Installation supervision and on-site troubleshooting

What's in it for you?

We believe in and encourage open and transparent communication across the organization so every year we invite our people to a bi-annual Town Hall Meeting.

We are passionate about our people, business, customers and community so we demonstrate the utmost care, respect and accountability for everything we do.

No matter who you are or where you’re from, we welcome new ideas and fresh perspectives. We believe in teamwork. We’re better, together.

MDS is an equal opportunity employer. MDS does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, mental or physical disability, religion, sex or national origin or ethnic origin.

MDS Aero Support is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations are available upon request at any stage of the hiring process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates who meet or exceed our requirements, are legally eligible to work in Canada, are eligible for Controlled Goods, and do not require sponsorship will be contacted.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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