Primary Responsibilities:
Establish short-term operational plans with measurable contribution to function or business area results.
Provide technical leadership and support to the extended company Wescam Mechanical Engineering team
Hold technical responsibility for the overall mechanical design integrity of all products designed at the company's Wescam
Participate in all technical design reviews to ensure mechanical design integrity is achieved
Contribute to the conceptual design, detailed design and engineering validation of mechanical sub-systems and components as a team leader in reference to product design activities
Foster career development of professional staff, and provide performance feedback through bi-yearly performance reviews.
Develop and maintain the Mechanical Engineering design processes and standards
Manage the selection of Mechanical Engineering tools to foster innovation and maximize efficiency of the product development process
Estimate the cost and schedule of assigned mechanical work packages and validate work packages estimated by other mechanical leads/designers. Monitor actuals against estimate, and develop strategies to continually improve on estimate accuracy.
Monitor mechanical design engineering demand via the engineering manpower database and provide recommendations for new hires to meet expanding demand
Source and develop external mechanical design resources that can be utilized on demand to meet fluctuating resource requirements
Provide mechanical technical support to other areas of the organization including Operations, Operations Engineering, Bids and Proposals, Sales and Marketing, and Export Compliance
Keep in synchronization with Mechanical and Electro-Mechanical industry trends and new technologies that may be relevant to Our company Wescam’s present and future product development
As required, provide management and technical leadership for NPI projects, including meeting cost and schedule objectives
Participate in department continuous improvement processes
Required Capabilities:
Management and leadership knowledge in job area and comprehensive knowledge within professional discipline.
Combined technical and interpersonal communication skills, project management skills and a proven ability to meet conflicting deadlines driven by varying stakeholders.
Proficient at problem solving using critical thinking and decisive reasoning
Knowledge of opto-mechanical design principles & optical principles
Knowledge of machining and optical manufacturing techniques and processes
Knowledge of machining, casting, sheet metal, and composites manufacturing techniques and processes
Knowledge of rapid prototyping techniques and methods
Knowledge of Materials Science: Corrosion, composites, surface coating and conversion, reference mil spec
Experience with CAD Design using SolidWorks
Requires management and leadership knowledge in job area.
Typically has comprehensive knowledge and skills within a specific technical or professional discipline and may have broad understanding of other areas within the job function.
Technical Proficiency in:
Structural analysis – FEA, Thermal analysis – FEA & CFD, Vibration isolation and troubleshooting
Testing methods – Vibration and thermal
Motion systems – analysis, selection and design
Education and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years prior related experience, or Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience, or In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
Security Clearance Required: No
Visa Candidate Considered: No
Compensation
Base Salary - CAD C$126,500 to C$176,500
Manager, Mechanical Engineering ( Full-time ) Canada - DK • Canada, ., United States
Transform students' learning experiences with Varsity Tutors as a Remote Mechanical Engineering Tutor.Enjoy competitive pay and the flexibility of setting your own tutoring hours.Varsity Tutors is ... Show more
Affirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, giving consumers the flexibility to buy now and pay later without any hidden fees or compounding interest.Developer Productivity ex... Show more
At Colliers Project Leaders, we deliver capital project solutions to fulfill our clients’ needs across the built environment.The work we do makes a difference in communities and for the people who ... Show more
Senior Technical Manager – Tolko Industries.Remote‑based position with extensive travel (50%+).Preferred locations – Vernon, BC or Edmonton, AB; additional Western Canada locations considered.Colla... Show more
Drive innovation and strategic sales initiatives as the Manager of Sales Engineering at N-able.Lead a global team to deliver top-notch technical solutions and engagement.N-able is looking for a Sal... Show more
Our client, a forward-thinking, remote-first company based in Montreal, is revolutionizing the crypto space with a cutting-edge SaaS solution.As they continue to grow, they seek a dynamic and exper... Show more
A leading wood products manufacturer is seeking a Senior Technical Manager to manage and develop technical teams while promoting quality and continuous improvement across multiple mills.This remote... Show more
A technology-driven legal service provider in Canada is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a team while staying hands-on with code.You will be responsible for guiding engineers, making informed... Show more
A leading tech company in Canada is seeking a skilled Manager, Agent Technology & Engineering to lead engineering teams working with cutting-edge technologies.This role requires at least 9 years in... Show more
Technical Director, Forward Deployed Engineering.Remote - Canada or United States.Our client, a fast-growing B2B SaaS company, is hiring a Technical Director of Forward Deployed Engineering to lead... Show more
Elevate your engineering career with INVIRO as a Mechanical Engineer in Gloucester, Ontario.Join a close-knit team working on impactful projects in a full-time capacity.This position requires a Mec... Show more
A healthcare technology firm is seeking a Software Development Manager to lead its Booking engineering team.This role focuses on enhancing patient scheduling and communication with a commitment to ... Show more
Join Kongsberg Geospatial as a Solutions Engineering Manager in Ottawa, Ontario.This hybrid position emphasizes technical leadership and strategic business growth within the geospatial industry.Kon... Show more
A global technology company in Ottawa is seeking a Mechanical Designer to develop innovative mechanical solutions for electro-mechanical products across various industries.The role involves designi... Show more
Remote, Canada (Ideally Pacific timezone).We seek a skilled and versatile Manager, Agent Technology & Engineering, to lead and elevate our engineering teams across multiple projects and platforms t... Show more
The Varsity Tutors Live Learning Platform has thousands of students looking for online Mechanical Engineering tutors nationally.As a tutor on the Varsity Tutors Platform, you'll have the flexibilit... Show more
A leading defense electronics manufacturer in Ottawa is seeking a Manager, Manufacturing to oversee production operations.The role involves leading teams to achieve production goals while ensuring ... Show more
Who We Are; What We Do; Where We’re Going.Magnet Forensics is a global leader in the development of digital investigative software that acquires, analyzes, and shares evidence from computers, smart... Show more
A leading open source technology firm in Canada seeks an Engineering Manager for the MAAS team.This role involves leading a distributed team to provide solutions for private bare-metal infrastructu... Show more
A fast-growing SaaS company is seeking a Technical Director for its Forward Deployed Engineering team.The role focuses on leading the team that handles complex customer deployments and integrations... Show more
