Mechanical Engineering Lead

About AXYS Technologies

For 50 years,  AXYS Technologies (AXYS)  has specialized in advanced marine-based technology products and services globally. AXYS manufactures and services offshore, meteorological, and oceanographic environmental monitoring equipment. Our products and services focus on data acquisition and display systems for routine weather and sea state monitoring, water and air quality monitoring, process control, and renewable offshore energy assessment. We serve a global market with clients in over  80+ countries  worldwide. Located in beautiful  Sidney, British Columbia , AXYS is a Gold Level Green Business certified company, offering competitive compensation and top-tier benefits to its employees.

To learn more about AXYS, please visit :   AXYS.com

About the Opportunity

AXYS Technologies is looking for a full-time  Mechanical Engineering Team Lead  based in  Sidney, British Columbia .

Reporting to the Manager, Product Development, you will play a pivotal role in leading the mechanical engineering discipline, balancing hands-on technical design with team leadership, cross-disciplinary coordination, and accountability for project delivery, quality, and performance.

In this position, you will be primarily responsible for guiding and developing a mechanical engineering team while directly contributing to the design, development, and delivery of complex marine-based environmental monitoring systems from concept through fabrication, testing, and deployment.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Leading, mentoring, and supporting a mechanical engineering team while remaining actively involved in hands-on design work
• Designing and developing mechanical systems for marine applications, including surface, subsurface, and seabed technologies
• Coordinating multidisciplinary engineering efforts and managing mechanically led projects with shared ownership across teams
• Driving projects through the full lifecycle, including requirements definition, detailed design, fabrication support, testing, and integration
• Working closely with external fabricators and suppliers to ensure designs are manufacturable, robust, and production-ready
• Overseeing project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and technical risks while maintaining clear communication with stakeholders
• Establishing and maintaining engineering standards, documentation, and processes aligned with ISO 9001 requirements
• Supporting departmental development through process improvement, resource planning, and contribution to strategic initiatives

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About You

To qualify, you will need  a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Ocean Engineering , or a related discipline, along with  5+ years of progressive mechanical engineering experience, ideally within marine, ocean, or industrial product development environments . You will also be required to be  registered as a Professional Engineer in British Columbia , or demonstrate clear eligibility and active pursuit of P.Eng designation.

In addition, you must have the knowledge, skills, or experience in the following :

• Experience leading or mentoring engineering teams while remaining actively hands-on in design work
• Strong mechanical design experience delivering products from concept through fabrication, testing, and deployment
• Exposure to marine, ocean, offshore, or environmental monitoring systems, including floating or subsea structures
• Proficiency with SolidWorks, including parts, assemblies, and design file management
• Experience working with fabricators and suppliers to ensure designs are manufacturable and production-ready
• Knowledge of mechanical, materials, and reliability design principles for demanding operating environments
• Experience producing high-quality engineering documentation such as drawings, bills of material, and work instructions
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management systems or structured engineering process environments
• Willingness and ability to travel when necessary

As our ideal candidate, you will possess strong leadership and communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to lead by example in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary engineering environment. You are detail-oriented, motivated by quality, and comfortable balancing technical depth with people leadership and project accountability.

This is a hands-on engineering leadership role for a doer-leader who thrives in small, highly engaged teams and enjoys solving complex, real-world design challenges. AXYS is looking for someone who brings both technical credibility and the ability to motivate, connect, and elevate a growing mechanical engineering team while delivering innovative marine technologies with global impact.

About the Benefits

As a valued member of our team, you will be rewarded with  a competitive annual salary of $100,000-$125,000  (evaluated based on skills and experience), along with :

• Performance-based bonus on top of the base salary
• Extended health, vision, and dental benefits
• Short- and long-term disability and life insurance
• Travel insurance (Global Medical Assistance Program)
• Healthcare spending account
• Eligibility to participate in the company’s RRSP program
• Health and wellness subsidy
• Support for professional development, including guidance toward obtaining P.Eng designation
• Annual social events and employee-bonding activities
• Join an organization with staying power - 50 years strong in the industry!
• And many more!

Do you want to be a part of an organization leading the way in international environmental technologies? Join our team of industry-leading innovators and  apply today !