About the role

Junior Mechanical Engineer supporting engineering changes for the Royal Canadian Navy at Thales. Collaborating in a multidisciplinary team to enhance naval mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

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 OEM’s, 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;
Support onboard surveys, testing, trials, and verification activities to confirm engineering solutions meet operational and technical requirements.

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or systems engineering disciplines or equivalent education with relevant experience.
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

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.