Mechanical Designer

GeoSpectrum Technologies Inc.; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite gym

Free on-site parking

Competitive salary based on experience

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

GeoSpectrum Technologies is seeking an experienced Mechanical Designer in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to design mechanical components, produce detailed drawings, and maintain CAD models and documentation for a maritime surveillance technology system.

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, you will select materials, support testing, manage BOMs, and participate in ECR processes to ensure quality and reliability.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Engineering Technology or related field required.
• At least 6 years of engineering technology and design experience.
• Experience with CAD tools including SolidWorks.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and BOMs.
• Practical design testing experience.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Detailed design of mechanical components and systems.
• Generation of fabrication and assembly drawings and related docs.
• Use CAD tools for modeling and drawing creation.
• Manage documentation releases and product configuration control.
• Select materials, parts and vendors for designs.
• Support design, build and test of components and sub-assemblies.
• Create BOMs and allocate GTI part numbers in MRP (Sage).
• Support ECR process and corrective actions for quality issues.
• Create or update production documentation with operations team.

Skills

CAD modeling

SolidWorks

Reading BOMs

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

Teamwork/communication

Education

Diploma in Engineering Technology

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Location: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Workplace: Onsite

Career Opportunity

GeoSpectrum is growing and has a new career opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Designer!

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, the Mechanical Designer works within an engineering team to produce and execute mechanical portions of a system design. The Designer works alongside a multidisciplinary team Engineers and other Designers, using CAD and other design tools to create and capture design information. The designer is responsible for maintaining proper documentation and configuration control of the design.

Responsibilities

• Detailed design of mechanical components and systems.
• Generation of detailed fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, and related design documentation.
• Utilize CAD tools for modeling and drawing.
• Manage documentation releases including product configuration control.
• Select materials, parts, and vendors for use in a design.
• Support the design, build and test of mechanical components and sub-assemblies.
• Create Bills of Materials (BOMs) and allocate GTI part numbers in the MRP system (Sage).
• Support company ECR process and corrective actions for quality issues.
• Create or update production documentation with the operations team.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Engineering Technology or a related field.
• At least 6 years of experience in engineering technology and design.
• Experience with CAD software including SolidWorks.
• Experience in reading engineering documentation and BOMs.
• Practical design testing experience.
• Competent with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Passionate about build and test and producing a quality product
• Good teamwork and communication skills

Core Competencies

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Effective and professional communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to plan and prioritize, organization and demonstrate time management skills.
• Goal and result-oriented.

Transferable Skills

• Experience supporting projects, tracking deliverables, and coordinating activities across multiple stakeholders.
• Creation of clear reports, procedures, work instructions, or technical documentation.
• Support with testing activities, analyzing results, and documenting findings.

Security Requirements

All candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain Canadian Controlled Goods and Canadian Government Security clearances.

About Us

GeoSpectrum Technologies was founded in 1994 by friends who wanted to work together and build a collaborative workplace where employees take pride in contributing to cutting‑edge technology from concept to delivery. Based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, we design and manufacture state‑of‑the‑art underwater acoustic components, transducers, and end‑to‑end systems for maritime surveillance and exploration. Serving clients across ocean science, defence, and oil and gas industries, we are known for our innovation and for delivering reliable, customized solutions that exceed customer expectations. Over three decades, our core values have shaped a supportive and creative environment that emphasizes employee engagement, technical excellence, and strong customer relationships.

To learn more about who we are and what it’s like to work at GeoSpectrum, we invite you to watch our company video by visiting www.geospectrum.ca.

Total Rewards

We recognize that our people are our most valuable asset. Our Total Rewards package is designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and long term success. It includes a competitive base salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, paid time off, opportunities for professional development, and programs that recognize and reward your contributions.

We offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Work-life balance with core hours
• Paid time off
• Employee-family assistance program
• Comprehensive Extended Health Group plan benefits
• Virtual healthcare
• GRSP employer match plan
• Corporate discounts and perks
• Career development opportunities
• Professional development and training
• Monthly activities led by Social Committee
• Employee driven wellness and activity initiatives
• Onsite gym for employees
• Free on-site parking

Professional Development

GeoSpectrum is committed to creating an environment where colleagues can thrive both professionally and personally, while advancing cutting edge underwater acoustic technology. You’ll engage in regular development and performance discussions with your manager, have access to an online learning platform, and benefit from mentoring programs designed to strengthen your skills and open doors to new opportunities in your field.

We foster a collaborative and inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, opportunities for growth are equitable, and every colleague can reach their full potential. At GeoSpectrum Technologies, we hire and develop talented individuals who drive innovation.

Accommodation

GeoSpectrum Technologies is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce where every employee can bring their best self to work. We encourage applicants from all qualified individuals, including underrepresented individuals who identify as African Nova Scotian, racially visible, Indigenous persons, LGBTQIA2S+, persons with disabilities, and women. GeoSpectrum will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.If you are a member of an equity group, we encourage you to self-identify on either your application form, covering letter, or resume.