Senior Mechanical Engineer

Kraken Robotics Inc.; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraken Robotics Inc. in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead design, analysis, and documentation of launch and recovery systems and related products.

The role requires P.Eng or licensure eligibility, 8+ years of mechanical engineering experience, and strong CAD/FEA skills; you will mentor junior engineers and collaborate across functions, supporting production, design reviews, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• P.Eng designation, or immediate ability to be licensed by Engineers Nova Scotia.
• 8+ years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge in general machine design (seals, bearings, gearboxes, drive mechanisms).
• Proficiency in CAD software for 3D modelling and mechanical simulation.
• Familiar with engineering review processes.
• Knowledge of design standards.
• Effectively focus on, and prioritize, project objectives while executing detailed design tasks.
• Demonstrated technical skills and a proven track record of success.
• Strong written and oral communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design tasks within the Autonomous Launch And Recovery System team.
• Mentor and supervise junior engineers and technologists.
• Design mechanical components and systems using 3D CAD; ensure compliance with specs and standards.
• Perform FEA and simulations to optimize safety, performance, and manufacturability.
• Develop and maintain product drawings, manuals, procedures, and interface instructions.
• Create test plans and procedures to verify requirements and reliability.
• Manage documentation and version control.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers across projects.
• Provide technical liaison with Production, Regulatory, and QA teams.
• Support project management in work breakdown structures.

Skills

General machine design

CAD proficiency

Engineering review processes

Design standards

Project objective focus

Written and oral communication

Independent work

Detail orientation

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks 3D CAD

SolidWorks simulation

SolidWorks PDM

ERP systems

Battery management systems

Job description

Kraken Robotics is currently recruiting for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Office.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be a Senior member of the Autonomous Launch And Recovery System research and development team acting as an individual contributor to the design, manufacturing, and production of these systems.
• Provide leadership, and structure to the mechanical engineering team in NS that includes a varied group of talented engineers, and technologists. Provide regular check-ins and oversite, including mentoring and coaching, to the junior members of the team.
• Design mechanical components and systems using 3D CAD software, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, industry standards, and project requirements. This applies to the breadth of Kraken products and systems. Such as: Launch and Recovery Systems, KATFISH, Synthetic Aperture Sonar (SAS) products, Deep Sea Batteries, Chargers and Mine Hunting Systems.
• Conduct finite element analysis (FEA) and simulation studies to optimize designs for safety, performance, reliability, and manufacturability. Such as stress analysis, vibration, shock and thermal.
• Develop and maintain documentation to support Kraken’s products and systems. Including various types of mechanical drawings, manuals, procedures, training material, interface instructions, etc.
• Develop and maintain build instructions until official hand over to Production.
• Develop comprehensive test plans and procedures to verify requirement compliance, validating performance, functionality, and reliability of Kraken products and systems.
• Participate in projects through the entire design life cycle, including preliminary and detailed design, major design reviews, build and test.
• Lead mechanical engineering tasks within the Battery Management System team for projects from concept to completion. Support the project management office in developing work breakdown structures.
• Manage product data and documentation using Product Data Management software ensuring accurate version control and revision history.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, ILS, Production, Supply Chain Management, Configuration & Documentation Management, Project Management and Business Development.
• Collaborate with suppliers, subcontractors, and regulatory authorities to ensure compliance with Kraken requirements, applicable standards, regulations, and classification society requirements.
• Support Production in developing standard Work Instructions and Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Occasionally perform physical work including assembly, disassembly, maintenance, and testing of components.
• Work with the Production department to provide technical assistance during the manufacturing process.
• Work with clients to understand project requirements, provide operational support while in the field and provide a client interface for Kraken technical representation.
• Participate in the design review and approval process.
• Mentor Mechanical Engineers and Mechanical Technologists.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• P.Eng designation, or immediate ability to be licensed by Engineers Nova Scotia.
• Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent engineering discipline with 8+ years’ experience.
• Strong knowledge in general machine design. (Seals, bearings, gearboxes, drive mechanisms, brackets, bolted joints, etc.)
• Proficiency in CAD software for 3D modelling and mechanical simulation.
• Familiar with engineering review processes.
• Knowledge of design standards.
• Effectively focus on, and prioritize, project objectives while executing detailed design tasks.
• Demonstrated technical skills along with a proven track record for success.
• Strong written and oral communications skills (technical reporting).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to work independently, as well as effectively within a team environment.
• High degree of organization and attention to detail.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Experience with the following would be considered an asset:
  • Experience with SolidWorks 3D CAD and SolidWorks simulation.
  • Experience with SolidWorks PDM. Approval workflows, version control, file structure, etc.
  • Experience with ERP systems.
  • Experience with batteries and battery management systems.
• PMP is considered an asset.