Alternative Fuel Product Engineer-CAN-ON-Cambridge

Westport Fuel Systems IncCambridge, ON, CAN

30+ days ago

Salary

CAD85000–CAD100000 yearly

Job description

Alternative Fuel Product Engineer-CAN-ON-Cambridge

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GFI, a Westport Fuel Systems company, designs and manufactures a comprehensive product mix of alternative fuel components for applications in the light and heavy duty vehicle and industrial segments globally. This product mix includes Hydrogen (H2) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) components such as pressure regulators, tank valves, PRD's, PRV’s, shutoff valves and integrated systems for a wide range of applications, including Fuel Cell vehicles.

Position Purpose

This is an exciting Engineering opportunity to make a difference in the growing alternative fuels industry. We're looking for energetic and motivated team members to further improve our product offerings for H2 and CNG components. This role is focused on product design, including analysis, testing, project management and support of internal and external stakeholders to close issues and launch new projects.

Role responsibilities

Design tasks for assigned H2 & CNG projects, from concept generation, through development, to production optimization, product launch and field support
Design tasks for electronic shut-off valves and proportional valves for use in H2 and CNG applications
Implements design for manufacturing techniques (molding, casting, etc.), in preparation for volume manufacturing
Improve and cost reduce existing products
Participate & lead when necessary the planning and execution of product validation (DVP&R)
Benchmark existing internal and competitor’s components and systems
Analyze internal test data to iterate / improve designs.
Process field issue data to determine root cause and improve design
Provide technical support to purchasing, production, customer service and quality assurance
Conduct development testing in a lab environment, analyze data and document results.
Champion 8Ds, working closely with the cross functional team
Create and update DFMEA’s
Understand and apply APQP principles
Prepare and present technical presentations for internal and external customers

Health & Safety responsibilities

Promote Westport’s H&S culture following all Environmental, and H&S procedures and understanding your obligations and responsibilities

Report unsafe conditions, behaviors and all accidents

Co-operate with JHSC (Joint Health & Safety Committee) and Safety representative

Position Requirements

Effective communication skills & ability to work within a team

Organized and ability to drive issue resolution

Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment

Project management skills

Experience with SolidWorks is considered an asset

Demonstrated experience creating detailed 2D drawings using GD&T

Experience with Product Data Management (PDM) systems such as SolidWorks EPDM is considered an asset

Experience with design of high-pressure components / valves / actuators is considered an asset

Experience with design of electronic shut off valves and proportional valves is considered an asset

Understanding of industry & regulatory requirements is considered an asset

Tier 1 or Tier 2 Automotive experience is an asset

Places importance on attention to detail and maintaining high quality standards

Capable of working in a pro-active manner with minimal supervision

Ability to respond to frequent demands in order to meet deadlines

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions :

This position performs some sedentary office work and requires the ability to move throughout the building to interact with others. This position uses a computer terminal to access, input and retrieve data. This position may occasionally require travel (

Salary Range

This role offers a competitive compensation and benefits program including a salary within our hiring range of $85,000 - $100,000. Salary is dependent on numerous factors including skills and experience.