Alternative Fuels Product Engineer

Westport Fuel Systems Inc•Cambridge, ON

4d•CA$70,000 - CA$85,000

About The Position

GFI, a Westport Fuel Systems company, designs and manufactures a comprehensive product mix of alternative fuel components for applications in the light and heavy-duty vehicle and industrial segments globally. This product mix includes Hydrogen (H2) components such as pressure regulators, tank valves, PRD's, PRV’s, shutoff valves and integrated systems for a wide range of automotive and non-automotive applications, including Fuel Cell vehicles. The Alternative Fuels Product Engineer supports the design, development, validation, and launch of hydrogen (H2) and compressed natural gas (CNG) components for global vehicle and industrial applications. This role contributes to Westport Fuel Systems’ growth in the alternative fuels market by delivering reliable, compliant, and cost‑effective product solutions through hands‑on engineering, testing, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Requirements

B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
Effective communication skills & ability to work within a team
Organized and able to drive issue resolution
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Project management skills
Fluency with 3D CAD design & Simulation tools such as FEA and CFD.
Demonstrated experience creating detailed 2D drawings using GD&T
Places importance on attention to detail and maintaining high-quality standards
Capable of working in a proactive manner with minimal supervision
Ability to respond to frequent demands in order to meet deadlines

Nice To Haves

Experience with SolidWorks is considered an asset
Experience with Product Data Management (PDM) systems, such as SolidWorks EPDM, is considered an asset
Experience with the design of high-pressure components/valves/actuators is considered an asset
Understanding of industry & regulatory requirements is considered an asset

Responsibilities

Design tasks for assigned H2 & CNG projects, from concept generation, through development, to production optimization, product launch and field support
Design tasks for electronic shut-off valves and proportional valves for use in H2 and CNG applications
Implements design for manufacturing techniques (molding, casting, etc.), in preparation for volume manufacturing
Improve and cost-reduce existing products
Participate & lead when necessary in the planning and execution of product validation (DVP&R)
Benchmark existing internal and competitors’ components and systems
Analyze internal test data to iterate/improve designs.
Process field issue data to determine the root cause and improve the design
Provide technical support to purchasing, production, customer service and quality assurance
Conduct development testing in a lab environment, analyze data and document results.
Champion 8Ds, working closely with the cross-functional team
Create and update DFMEAs
Understand and apply APQP principles
Prepare and present technical presentations for internal and external customers
Promote Westport’s H&S culture, following all Environmental and H&S procedures and understanding your obligations and responsibilities
Report unsafe conditions, behaviors and all accidents
Co-operate with JHSC (Joint Health & Safety Committee) and Safety representative