Job Description

Mechanical Designer

W.R. Davis Engineering Ltd (Davis) is a dynamic mid-sized company specializing in the design of infrared (IR) signature solutions for both naval and aerospace platforms. Davis performs ground-up design, development and manufacturing at our Ottawa, Canada facility. More background available at www.davis-eng.com

Overview:

Our team is looking to hire a Mechanical Designer. This position is full time, working onsite Monday-Friday from 8:00am-4:00pm.

Key Responsibilities:

Working in the aerospace and defense context at an internationally-recognized AS9100 company, tasks would include the following:

Work as part of a team designing gas turbine and diesel intake and exhaust components for naval and aerospace use Produce and check drawings of the designs Participate in the production of other product definition and documentation items Support in-house CNC machinery including: vertical mills, laser cutter, brake press and 3D printing. Determine and provide internal feedback on how and why we have met the high-level customer requirements with our designs Provide product support internally and directly to customers for Davis naval and aerospace equipment over its entire lifecycle Ensure commonality (where practical) across related platforms both in initial design phases and in after-delivery support. Ensure alignment of technical information and publications with product definition; tracking that customer has the correct information As determined by the Design Lead, provide direction and coordination to other designers tasked with sub-sections of an overall design

Mandatory Requirements:

Minimum of five years working with SolidWorks for modeling and drawing generation Understanding of engineering drawings of mechanical systems Familiarity and experience with tolerancing and dimensioning of sheet metal and welded sheet metal fabrications Ability to communicate well in English Ability to obtain and maintain a NATO Secret security clearance as well as Canadian Controlled Goods Canadian passport holder

Optional Requirements:

Experience working in the aerospace or defense industry Experience using either MasterCAM or SolidCAM (SolidCAM is a strong asset) Experience with machining or sheet metal fabrication methods (experience as a machine operator is a strong asset)

What We Offer:

Exciting products and a great atmosphere Centrally located with free parking Comprehensive benefits program and DPSP matching Secure industry Employee referral bonuses
Position is located in Ottawa, Canada.

We thank you for your interest in this role. Please note that only those qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Dental care On-site parking Paid time off
Ability to commute/relocate:

Ottawa, ON K1B 3V3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Do you qualify for a Controlled Goods Security Clearance through the company?
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:

SolidWorks: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person