Job Description

The Ultra Engineering function manages a portfolio of specialist capabilities, generating highly differentiated solutions and products by applying electronic, mechanical, and software technologies in demanding and critical environments to meet customer needs.

The Ultra Mechanical Engineering function is responsible for the design, development, test, and documentation of mechanical assemblies for products, which includes new development, change orders, process improvements, and documentation. It supports designs throughout the concept, development and production stages of the system life cycle.
A professional at this grade possesses knowledge for specific fields and performs structured work assignments. Uses established procedures to solve problems by making judgments and gets work done with quality under moderate supervision.

The Mechanical Engineer will play a role in a multi-disciplinary project team developing new and innovative solutions for the Royal Canadian Navy and its partners in the Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) domain.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Define and describe the mechanical solution during bids and proposals. Support cost estimation activities
• Develop mechanical designs, ensuring structural integrity and compliance against requirements in all operating environments through analysis and testing
• Create, review and approve CAD models, assemblies and their associated drawings to applicable standards
• Create, review and approve documentation required to satisfy the project plan
• Develop technical performance specifications and corresponding acceptance testing criteria for major sub-contracts
• Develop and perform design verification tests (DVT) involving the measurement of key performance parameters to satisfy product qualification
• Supervise and mentor junior mechanical engineers through sharing of experience and the review and approval of their mechanical designs and associated documentation
• Work with the project team to successfully deliver solutions that meet the customer\xe2\x80\x99s needs, requirements to cost and schedule
• Work with the manufacturing and production departments to transition designs to production
• Ensure mechanical engineering activities are performed in accordance with company process
• Occasional travel within Canada, US and Overseas

Required Skills:

• Bachelor\'s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and attentive to details
• Strong communication skills; positive attitude
• Ability to work on Canadian Controlled Goods and US ITAR controlled articles
• Candidate must be capable of acquiring a NATO Reliability and Secret security clearance

Desired Skills/Experience:

• Master\'s Degree
• 7+ years experience developing mechanical systems
• Registered Professional Engineer
• Experience designing components using various fabrication methods (i.e. machining, injection molding, welding, forming\xe2\x80\xa6)
• Experience developing products in the marine and defense sectors
• Experience developing and running environmental qualification testing
• 2+ years supervisory experience of junior engineers and technical staff
• Design and qualification to military standards
• Played a significant role in design reviews
• Structural analysis and failure analysis with the use of vibration theory and or modal analysis
• Technical management of suppliers, including development of technical specifications and corresponding acceptance criteria
• Development and/or improvement of manufacturing processes and technologies
• Experience transitioning a product from design into production
• 7+ years experience using SolidWorks or equivalent CAD tool
• Experience using ANSYS, COMSOL, or similar FEA tools
• Able to work with and understand the perspectives of other engineering disciplines
• Reasoning ability: Ability to define and document complicated problems and relationships, collect and document data, and establish facts by direct conclusions or deductive reasoning
• Able to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a deadline-oriented environment

What\xe2\x80\x99s in it for you?

We offer a competitive benefits package including extended health and dental, life insurance, RRSP, deferred profit sharing, optional critical illness insurance, an EFAP and student bursaries.

We encourage regular manager-employee performance feedback, goal alignment and employee development through our Employee Performance Development Plan (EPDP) and offer employee education assistance to allow our people to acquire new qualifications and certifications.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and particularly welcome applications from Women, Aboriginal Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Visible Minorities.

Reasonable accommodation statement: If you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please email

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. A review of this classification has excluded the marginal functions of the classification that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities to perform this job proficiently. The requirements in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

What\xe2\x80\x99s in it for you?
We offer a competitive benefits package including extended health and dental, life insurance, RRSP, optional critical illness insurance, an EFAP and student bursaries.

We encourage regular manager-employee performance feedback, goal alignment and employee development through our Employee Performance Development Plan (EPDP)

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and particularly welcome applications from Women, Aboriginal Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Visible Minorities.

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