Sr. Mechanical Engineer

OSI Maritime Systems Ltd.; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative company that specializes in advanced electronic navigation systems for naval and maritime security. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing and developing cutting-edge marine navigation and bridge systems. This position offers the opportunity to lead projects that enhance operational efficiency and mission effectiveness for government and military clients. With a focus on professional development and a commitment to diversity, this role is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment. Be part of a team that values new ideas and continuous improvement while working on exciting projects that shape the future of maritime technology.

Benefits

Extended healthcare & dental

Group Retirement Savings Plan

Emergency Travel Assistance

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• 12+ years of engineering design experience in naval/subsea/marine industry.
• Must maintain NATO secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Leads mechanical design efforts for navigation and bridge systems.
• Conducts engineering tests and documents results.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Naval/Subsea Engineering

Design for Vibration and Shock

Finite Element Analysis

Computational Fluid Dynamics

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Design for Manufacturability

Failure Mode Avoidance

Marine Design Codes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering/Applied Science

Master of Engineering/Applied Science

Tools

ANSYS Workbench

FEA Software

Job description

November 25, 2024

About Us
OSI Maritime Systems are a leading provider of integrated navigation and tactical solutions for naval and maritime security operations. We specialize in designing and delivering advanced electronic navigation systems, including Warship Electronic Chart Display and Information System (WECDIS) and Integrated Bridge Systems (IBS). OSI's technology is used by navies and coast guards worldwide to enhance situational awareness, operational efficiency, and mission effectiveness. With a global presence, we have offices here in Canada, the UK, Taiwan, Australia and Germany.

The Role

The Senior Mechanical Engineer is part of the engineering team that develops marine navigation and bridge systems for OSI’s government and naval markets that offer market leading performance and reliability, minimize production costs and are maintainable over an extended lifecycle. The Senior Mechanical Engineer leads and executes the mechanical design.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads detailed studies, experiments, research and tests in contributing to the design and development of navigation and bridge system products to established codes, standards, drawings, specifications and customer requirements, for both commercial and military customers.
• Leads the mechanical design effort based on COTS, military grade products and customized solutions which includes the approval of parts and components.
• Writes and maintains Company’s mechanical engineering standards and best practices.
• Trains and mentors Mechanical Engineers on Company’s mechanical standards and best practices.
• Approves elements of the Company’s parts database.
• Interprets, analyzes, and approves hardware requirements, hardware design documents, and ensures the proposed solution meets the stated requirements.
• Prepares and approves written plans, calculations, designs, specifications and material lists.
• Leads and reviews technical tasks requiring accuracy of calculations, completeness of data and adherence to prescribed methods.
• Provides design information and guidance to support personnel and, occasionally to suppliers, in preparation of detailed design, design testing and prototype fabrication.
• Ensures that designs meet system, customer and budgetary requirements and are compliant with industry and government standards.
• Clearly communicates technical and design documentation to other departments.
• Through the application of Engineering expertise and analysis, ensure mechanical designs are optimized for manufacturability, weight and cost. Work closely with Production to understand, develop, and refine assembly drawings and instructions.
• Conducts and provides technical support during qualification testing. Perform engineering tests such as thermal cycling, vibration and shock testing, in the environmental test lab for both qualification and design verification testing. Design mechanical tests and test fixtures. Document and analyze results. Write formal test reports.
• Initiates and approves engineering change requests (ECRs).
• Accountable to ensure that the mechanical design is adequate to meet project requirements.

You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering/Applied Science or equivalent and 12+ years of direct engineering design/analysis experience, including a minimum of 8 years in the naval/subsea/marine industry. Master of Engineering/Applied Science and Professional Engineer/ Chartered Engineer designation is desirable.
• Must obtain and maintain NATO secret security clearance.
• In-depth knowledge of product certification testing to civilian and military standards.
• Experience with the following is desirable:
  • Design for vibration and shock for shipboard environments (ie MIL-S-901D/MIL-DTL-901E, MIL-STD-167).
  • Design for assembly and manufacturing.
  • Failure mode avoidance, such as DFMEA and design for Six Sigma.
  • Design for cooling of electronics.
  • Design for harsh climatic environments and corrosive environments.
  • Design of plastic, cast, sheet metal, machined and welded parts.
  • Design for Human Factors, Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Ingress Protection (IP).
  • Finite element analysis, thermal, structural and dynamic.
  • Computational fluid dynamics for thermal analysis.
  • Familiarity with SolidWorks, AutoCAD and FEA (ANSYS Workbench highly preferred).
  • Familiarity with naval platform environment.
  • Marine design codes such as DNV and ABS.
  • Structural design codes for aluminum design (Aluminum Design Manual) and steel design (AISC 360-10 or similar).

Why OSI?

At OSI, we invest in your growth with professional development support—funding, time, and opportunities to advance your career. We're a dynamic, change-driven company that values new ideas and continuous improvement.

We embrace diversity and foster an inclusive culture because it makes us stronger.

Our benefits include:

• Extended healthcare & dental.
• Group Retirement Savings Plan.
• Emergency Travel Assistance.
• Employee & Family Assistance Program.
• Flexible working options.

If you need accommodations during the hiring process, please contact Talent Acquisition.