Senior Mechanical Designer

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Job summary

Teledyne FLIR Defense in Waterloo, Ontario is seeking a Senior Mechanical Designer to develop plastic injection molded and CNC metal parts for defense sensing systems. You will own multiple designs from concept through release, collaborating with electrical, manufacturing, reliability and quality teams.

You will use SolidWorks to create 2D drawings, manage Master Models, and prototype using 3D printing. The role emphasizes design for high-volume production, rigorous validation, and meeting

Qualifications

• Proficient with SolidWorks for 3D/2D and master models.
• Able to learn quickly and work independently.
• Extensive knowledge of manufacturing methods (injection molding, sheet metal, die casting, gasket design, welding).
• Experience designing for high-volume production.
• Ability to perform design trade-off analyses.
• Design validation from prototype to testing.
• Manage schedules, budgets, and quality targets.
• Conduct design reviews and file releases.
• Willing to work in a complex, hands-on, multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Design plastic injection molded parts, CNC metal parts, and assemblies using SolidWorks.
• Modify and manage SolidWorks Master Models.
• Create 2D drawings for suppliers and manufacturing.
• Create prototypes and mockups with rapid prototyping such as 3D printing.
• Research new innovative technologies for use in UAS’s.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams such as electrical, manufacturing, reliability and quality.
• Perform calculations and simulations involving force, stress, pressure, moments, thermal, airflow etc.
• Support verification and quality teams in fixture design and testing.
• Support production as required.

Skills

SolidWorks

Independent worker

DFM/DFX

Design analysis

Design validation

Schedule & budget

Design reviews

Multicultural teamwork

Prototype testing

Job description

Senior Mechanical Designer

Design innovative plastic and metal components for defense sensing systems

Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Job Tags: Product

About The Role

Mechanical Engineer

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

About Teledyne FLIR Defense

Join Teledyne FLIR Defense, where we're dedicated to safeguarding lives with cutting‑edge sensing and threat detection technologies. Our arsenal includes advanced surveillance sensors, handheld devices, unmanned vehicles, lasers, and more solutions that increase operational effectiveness for warfighters, first responders, and search‑and‑rescue teams.

We're looking for passionate innovators eager to shape the future of the Defense industry. If you're mission‑driven to globally collaborate on life‑saving solutions, we invite you to explore our current opportunities.

Job Summary:

As a Mechanical Engineer you will be able to work on your own designs as well as be guided by other Engineers. You have the ability to work in a dynamic team environment and are flexible to change. Being open minded you are willing to try new ideas and have the ability to decide on the best path forward. You have a passion for innovation and a desire to work with cutting edge technologies. An interest in growing your skill set and helping the team be successful is an asset.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Design various plastic injection molded parts, CNC metal parts, and parts and assemblies using other materials using SolidWorks
• Modify and manage SolidWorks Master Models
• Create 2D drawings for suppliers and manufacturing
• Create prototypes and mockups with various rapid prototype solutions such as 3D printing
• Research new innovative technologies for use in UAS’s
• Collaborate with cross functional teams such as electrical engineering, manufacturing, reliability and quality
• Perform calculations and or simulations involving force, stress, pressure, moments, thermal, airflow etc.
• Supporting verification and quality teams in fixture design and testing
• Support production as required

Job Qualifications:

• Proficient at using SolidWorks for 3D, 2D, Assemblies, including working with Master Models
• Adept at learning and working independently, being able to draw on others experience and apply that experience to new designs.
• Deep knowledge of various manufacturing methodologies such as injection molding, sheet metal, die casting, gasket design, welding etc.
• Ability to generate market leading designs that are built for volume, quality, manufacturing, or outsourcing
• Use various analytical techniques for design and performance trade off analysis
• Performing design validation and characterization from prototype builds to product testing
• Comfortable working with schedules and meeting time, budget and quality targets
• Conducting design reviews and driving file release process
• Open to working in a complex, multi-cultural, and hands‑on environment

This position requires access to export‑controlled information or items (i.e. regulated technology or technical data per ITAR/EAR US regulations). Applicants must be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate export control license from the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce.

Eligible to be certified to examine, possess, and transfer items under the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and legally authorized to work in Canada.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.