Junior Mechanical Engineer

This is a hybrid role in Halifax NS Canada. Note the role can be hired in Ottawa ON or Victoria BC.

Position Summary

Thales Canada is seeking a Junior Mechanical Engineer to support the Engineering Change Program for the Royal Canadian Navys Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship (AOPS) and Joint Support Ship (JSS) fleets under the AJISS program.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary Engineering Change Team the successful candidate will support intermediate and senior engineers in the assessment design implementation and documentation of modifications to shipboard mechanical systems. Responsibilities will include engineering work related to propulsion maneuvering bilge ballast hydraulic pneumatic HVAC and auxiliary systems. Through mentorship and practical experience the candidate will develop skills in mechanical design engineering analysis technical investigations and engineering change management while contributing to safe reliable and maintainable solutions that meet customer quality schedule and cost objectives.

Key Areas of Responsibility

The Junior Mechanical Engineer may assist engineers with some or all of the following:

Support the implementation and coordination of engineering changes and engineering work packages under the guidance of intermediate and senior engineers;
Conduct technical investigations into problems associated with marine equipment and/or system malfunction including failure and root cause analysis risk assessments and solution development;
Assist with the development traceability verification and validation of engineering requirements throughout the engineering change lifecycle;
Conduct Options Analysis;
Development and review of Engineering plans processes and procedures;
Manage or support 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;
Prepare documented work scopes suitable for solicitation of quotations from external resources such as OEMs manufacturers suppliers repair and testing facilities or specialist service providers;
Support the development of technical proposals schedule estimates and cost estimates for customer approval;
Perform engineering calculations and support design reviews for piping hydraulic HVAC pneumatic structural and mechanical systems; and
Support onboard surveys testing trials and verification activities to confirm engineering solutions meet operational and technical requirements.

To provide products and customer solutions in consistency with all stakeholders needs and entity policies as well as continuously enhance engineering competitiveness.

Basic Qualifications

Education:
Bachelors degree in mechanical or systems engineering disciplines or equivalent education with relevant experience.

Must Haves (requirements)
Strong planning organizational analytical and time management skills
High level oral and written communication skills required for report writing and design justification documentation
Familiarity with Systems Engineering principles and lifecycle processes
Familiarity with mechanical design and drafting tools such as SolidWorks and AutoCAD
Working towards obtaining P. Eng license
Eligible to obtain and maintain a Government of Canada Secret security clearance
English Language

Personal Competencies Required
Positive attitude
Active listener
Focused and detail oriented
Thrive in a team environment
Commitment to professional development
Passion for health safety and wellness

Preferred Qualifications

Nice to haves (asset)
Experience with Finite Element Analysis
Experience with manufacturing methods and processes
Experience in ship design build operation and maintenance
Exposure to naval or marine engineering systems and associated standards and regulations including IMO SOLAS Class Society Rules IEC standards and Transport Canada regulations
Awareness of shipbuilding and naval engineering considerations such as shock vibration EMC/EMI drawing standards and industry design practices
Familiarity with configuration management principles and engineering change processes
Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools such as Windchill
Experience reviewing technical drawings specifications and bills of material
Experience with Excel Word PowerPoint Jira and Confluence
Physical Demands
Office / Desk work: > 90% with periodic inspections and field work in the lab or shipyard if It is necessary

Regulatory Compliance Requirements
Be eligible to obtain Canadian Controlled Goods Reliability and Secret NATO Secret Clearances

• Access to Trade Controlled Items

• Access to Controlled Goods

• Security Clearance

Special Position Requirements

Schedule: 40 hrs/week. Overtime may be necessary depending on the demand and project schedule

Physical Environment: Office environment (Hybrid- Working from home and at office) sometime requires to work in the lab or visit site if it is necessary

Travel: <25%

What We Offer

• Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents including the following:

• 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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Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents including the following:

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.

Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.