Senior Mechanical Engineer
About The Position
Thales Canada has a current vacancy for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support its Non-Combatant In-Service Support Programs for the Royal Canadian Navy. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will work within the Thales LCMM & Engineering Team and is responsible for marine systems and mechanical technical support of various Royal Canadian Navy’s Non-Combatant Platforms. This includes but is not limited to marine propulsion systems, maneuvering systems, bilge, ballast, and other auxiliary systems. This consists of planning, overseeing and executing engineering tasks within time and cost constraints to meet the Key Performance Indicators in accordance with Thales quality and commercial guidelines. As the senior resource, will work with intermediate and junior engineers to delegate tasks, coordinate work and provide mentorship where needed.
Requirements
- Minimum 9 years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer in the marine industry;
- Bachelor Degree in Marine or Mechanical Engineering;
- Currently registered as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) in a Canadian Province, transferable to Ontario, Nova Scotia or British Columbia;
- Language: English (Essential)
- Requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the ITAR or the EAR
- Requires a positive Controlled Goods assessment as you will have direct access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the Canadian Controlled Goods Program
- Required to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance at the NATO Secret Level
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience with Royal Canadian Navy or Canadian Coast Guard;
- Experience in delivering marine in-service support of operational assets;
- Previous experience working with a defense contract;
- Team leadership experience;
- Cohesive team player with strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset;
- Proactive, highly engaged professional dedicated to identifying and resolving complex operational problems;
- Demonstrated Project Management experience;
- Language: French (Desirable as a first or second language, with English second or first)
Responsibilities
- Manage the preparation and updating of marine system technical documentation including manufacturing drawings, design and materiel specifications, installation and maintenance instructions, and test and trials documentation;
- Provide technical support of deficiencies of equipment or capability;
- Conduct technical investigations into problems associated with marine equipment and/or system malfunction, including failure and root cause analysis, risk assessments, and solution development;
- Analyze requirements associated with baseline changes to the ships configuration, equipment and software;
- Perform Life Cycle and Materiel Management functions including but not limited to equipment obsolescence, material compatibility and disposal management;
- Prepare documented work scopes suitable for solicitation of quotations from external resources such as OEM’s, manufacturers, suppliers, repair and testing facilities, or specialist service providers;
- Prepare technical proposals and cost estimates for Customer approval;
- Implement and manage engineering changes and engineering work packages;
- Development and review of Engineering plans, processes and procedures; and
- Conducting design calculations and reviews for piping, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, structures, and other equipment.
Benefits
- Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.
- Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.
- Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.
- Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.
- Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
