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Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

MDS • Ottawa, ON, CA
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$85.00 hourly
Job type
  • Temporary
Job description

Mechanical Engineer

Temporary contract: One year

Location: Ottawa, ON

For over four decades, MDS has maintained its unrivaled position as a global leader in gas turbine engine solutions, serving prestigious clients worldwide. Specializing in aviation, industrial, and marine applications, MDS delivers fully tailored gas turbine engine test facilities—establishing itself as a trusted partner in more than 20 countries. From designing the world’s most advanced, one-of-a-kind test facilities to leading cutting-edge research and development, MDS continues to drive innovation.

We are currently looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic team, on a one-year contract basis.

If you thrive in dynamic, hands-on settings, love solving complex challenges, and want to see your designs come alive in the field—this is your chance.

What you will be doing:

  • Participate in the detailed design of mechanical systems, facility planning, and equipment layout
  • Be responsible for the planning, development, and management of designs from the conceptual stage through fabrication and installation, including:
  • Detailed design and analysis
  • Developing relevant documentation (design briefs, engineering reports, procurement specifications, installation instructions and commissioning plans)
  • Chairing design reviews
  • Providing technical support during procurement, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning
  • Overseeing designers in the production of detailed drawings
  • Travelling internationally to vendor and client sites for design reviews, inspections, commissioning, and acceptance testing activities for up to 6 weeks at a time
  • PEO membership or eligibility for PEO membership is required
  • Participate in development and improvement of department processes and procedures

Who are we looking for:

  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
  • Demonstrated leadership skills
  • Solid problem-solving abilities
  • Demonstrated ability to understand and satisfy client needs
  • Excellent English communication skills (oral and written)Additional languages are a competitive advantage

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or related engineering discipline

Experience

  • Experience in mechanical design of welded and bolted steel structures, preferably in a field related to gas turbine design, development, or testingFully Qualified: Four plus years’ experience
  • Experience designing for and familiarity with manufacturing processes and engine testing, are considered important assets
  • Demonstrated experience in at least two of the following areas:
  • Machine design
  • Welded design and large-scale fabrication
  • Design of structures subjected to dynamic loading
  • Fatigue life assessment of structures
  • Design and analysis of thermally loaded structures
  • Finite Element Analysis (ANSYS preferred)
  • Rotordynamic Analysis
  • Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems
  • ASME Section VIII and B31.3
  • Installation supervision and on-site troubleshooting

What's in it for you?

We believe in and encourage open and transparent communication across the organization so every year we invite our people to a bi-annual Town Hall Meeting.

We are passionate about our people, business, customers and community so we demonstrate the utmost care, respect and accountability for everything we do.

No matter who you are or where you’re from, we welcome new ideas and fresh perspectives. We believe in teamwork. We’re better, together.

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