Senior Mechanical Designer

National Research Council Canada•Ottawa, ON

1d•CA$83,435 - CA$107,838•Onsite

About The Position

The National Research Council (NRC) is seeking a Senior Mechanical Designer to join their Design and Fabrication Services Branch (DFS). DFS is the primary design and fabrication organization within the NRC, supporting research and innovation by improving national test facilities and providing engineering, design, and fabrication support to research projects. The successful candidate will manage complex projects, create sophisticated CAD designs, and produce detailed drawing packages for experimental equipment fabrication. The role emphasizes creating designs and drawings that accurately reflect specifications and are easily understood by fabrication staff. The incumbent will undertake projects with specific design requirements, either independently or by delegating work and mentoring junior staff.

Requirements

Diploma from an institute of technology (2400 Hr. Program) in mechanical technology, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Recent and significant experience with 3D model generation and producing detailed fabrication drawings using 3D CAD software, such as Solid Works
Knowledge of 3D scanning and reverse engineering tools
Recent and significant experience with managing large complex projects, negotiating timelines, budget, scope, and client expectations
Experience working with engineering standards: ASME Y14.5, 14.100, Mil-DTL-31000C, AN, MS, SAE, and NAS
Secret clearance
Must have lived in Canada for a sufficient period of time to enable the security screening process
Significant ability to generate advanced 3D models and detailed fabrication drawings
Significant knowledge of engineering materials and their selection/application
Significant knowledge of engineering analysis methods
Significant knowledge of manufacturing processes including machining, sheet metal, welding, composites, and rapid prototyping
Significant ability to manage large, complex projects from conceptual design through to manufacturing and installation using standard project management techniques
Client focus (Level 3)
Conceptual and analytical ability (Level 3)
Results orientation (Level 3)
Self-knowing and self-development (Level 3)
Teamwork (Level 3)

Responsibilities

Managing complex projects
Generating sophisticated CAD designs
Producing detailed drawing packages for the fabrication of experimental equipment
Creating designs and drawings that accurately capture design specifications and can be readily interpreted by fabrication staff
Undertaking and/or providing support to projects with specific design requirements either individually or by delegating work packages and mentoring junior staff