Mechanical Design Engineer

Talentify; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solution provider is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to shape mission-critical systems for Canada’s next-generation fleet of protection and research vessels. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in mechanical engineering focused on electronics packaging. Responsibilities include designing advanced electronic packaging solutions and conducting analyses to enhance product performance. This is a hybrid contract position based in Ottawa, offering flexibility in work days and a pay range of $40.00 to $47.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, ideally focused on electronics packaging.
• Experience with SolidWorks and CREO (CAD packages), FEA, CFD, and new product development.
• Proficiency in GD&T, aerospace, defence, and naval domains.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review project deliverables such as plans, reports, models.
• Create electronic packaging solutions in compliance with industry standards.
• Conduct thermal, fluids (CFD), and structural (FEA) analysis and simulations.
• Support manufacturing and production teams during new product introduction phases.

Skills

3+ years of experience in mechanical engineering

Experience with SolidWorks

Experience with CREO (CAD packages)

Proficiency in GD&T

Familiarity with aerospace, defence, and naval domains

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CREO

FEA

CFD

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will play a key role in shaping mission‑critical systems for Canada’s next‑generation fleet of protection and research vessels. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design advanced electronics packaging solutions for assemblies operating in harsh environments, enabling state‑of‑the‑art situational awareness for the Canadian Navy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review project deliverables such as plans, reports, models, and drawings within your area of technical expertise.
• Create and design electronic packaging solutions in compliance with industry standards, addressing environmental conditions like shock/vibration, moisture/dust ingress, and electrical/magnetic susceptibility and emissions.
• Utilize computer‑aided design tools to design new components and systems, and modify existing designs to enhance production.
• Conduct thermal, fluids (CFD), and structural (FEA) analysis and simulations.
• Analyze schematics and mechanical drawings to ensure accurate transfer to manufacturing.
• Build parts Bill Of Materials (BOMs) and manage obsolescence challenges as necessary.
• Apply configuration/change management principles throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Support manufacturing and production teams during new product introduction phases.
• Assist in the development of budgets, schedules, progress reports, and trade studies.
• Conduct peer reviews and provide support to colleagues.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Functional Lead.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, ideally focused on electronics packaging.
• Experience with SolidWorks and CREO (CAD packages), FEA, CFD, and new product development.
• Proficiency in GD&T, aerospace, defence, and naval domains.

Assets

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a Mechanical Technologist diploma from an accredited post‑secondary institution.
• Experience with Military Standards such as MIL-STD 810, MIL-STD 461/464, and MIL-STD 901/167.
• Resourceful individual with strong vendor liaison and customer communication skills.
• Results‑oriented self‑starter with a strong work ethic.

Work Environment

Hybrid work environment with a requirement of 2–3 days per week on‑site, offering flexibility with no fixed days.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Ottawa, ON.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 – $47.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Ottawa, ON.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News‑Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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