Senior Mechanical Designer

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense technology company in Ontario seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design parts using SolidWorks and collaborate with diverse teams. The ideal candidate has a strong background in manufacturing processes and innovative thinking, with a passion for cutting-edge technologies. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to life-saving solutions in the Defense industry.

Qualifications

• Proficient in SolidWorks for 3D and 2D designs, including Master Models.
• Able to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Deep understanding of injection molding, sheet metal, and other manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Design various parts using SolidWorks.
• Create prototypes via rapid prototyping.
• Collaborate with teams on product development.

Skills

SolidWorks proficiency

Independently learn and design

Manufacturing methodologies knowledge

Analytical techniques for design

Project management skills

Job description

Description

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.

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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.