About Us
OSI Maritime Systems are a leading provider of integrated navigation and tactical solutions for naval and maritime security operations. We specialize in designing and delivering advanced electronic navigation systems, including Warship Electronic Chart Display and Information System (WECDIS) and Integrated Bridge Systems (IBS). OSI's technology is used by navies and coast guards worldwide to enhance situational awareness, operational efficiency, and mission effectiveness. With a global presence, we have offices here in Canada, the UK, Taiwan, Australia and Germany.
The Role
The Senior Mechanical Engineer is part of the engineering team that develops marine navigation and bridge systems for OSI's government and naval markets that offer market leading performance and reliability, minimize production costs and are maintainable over an extended lifecycle. The Senior Mechanical Engineer 4 leads and executed the mechanical design.
Key Responsibilities
- Leads detailed studies, experiments, research and tests in contributing to the design and development of navigation and bridge system products to established codes, standards, drawings, specifications and customer requirements, for both commercial and military customers
- Leads the mechanical design effort based on COTS, military grade products and customized solutions which includes the approval of parts and components
- Writes and maintains Company's mechanical engineering standards and best practices
- Trains and mentors Mechanical Engineers on Company's mechanical standards and best practices
- Approves elements of the Company's parts database
- Interprets, analyzes, and approves hardware requirements, hardware design documents, and ensures the proposed solution meets the stated requirements
- Prepares and approves written plans, calculations, designs, specifications and material lists
- Leads and reviews technical tasks requiring accuracy of calculations, completeness of data and adherence to prescribed methods
- Provides design information and guidance to support personnel and, occasionally to suppliers, in preparation of detailed design, design testing and prototype fabrication.
- Ensures that designs meet system, customer and budgetary requirements and are compliant with industry and government standards
- Clearly communicates technical and design documentation to other departments
- Through the application of Engineering expertise and analysis, ensure mechanical designs are optimized for manufacturability, weight and cost. Work closely with Production to understand, develop, and refine assembly drawings and instructions.
- Conducts and provides technical support during qualification testing. Perform engineering tests such as thermal cycling, vibration and shock testing, in the environmental test lab for both qualification and design verification testing. Design mechanical tests and test fixtures. Document and analyze results. Write formal test reports.
- Initiates and approves engineering change request (ECRs)
- Accountable to ensure that the mechanical design is adequate to meet project requirements
You Bring
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering / Applied Science or equivalent and 12+ years of direct engineering design / analysis experience, including a minimum of 8 years in the naval / subsea / marine industry. Master of Engineering / Applied Science and Professional Engineer / Chartered Engineer designation is desirableMust obtain and maintain NATO secret security clearanceIn-depth knowledge of product certification testing to civilian and military standardsExperience with the following is desirable :Design for vibration and shock for shipboard environments (ie MIL-S-901D / MIL-DTL-901E, MIL-STD-167).
Design for assembly and manufacturing.Failure mode avoidance, such as DFMEA and design for Six Sigma.Design for cooling of electronics.Design for harsh climatic environments and corrosive environmentsDesign of plastic, cast, sheet metal, machined and welded partsDesign for Human Factors, Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Ingress Protection (IP)Finite element analysis, thermal, structural and dynamicComputational fluid dynamics for thermal analysisFamiliarity with SolidWorks, AutoCAD and FEA (ANSYS Workbench highly preferred)Familiarity with naval platform environmentMarine design codes such as DNV and ABSStructural design codes for aluminum design (Aluminum Design Manual) and steel design (AISC 360-10 or similar).Why OSI?
At OSI, we invest in your growth with professional development support-funding, time, and opportunities to advance your career. We're a dynamic, change-driven company that values new ideas and continuous improvement.
We embrace diversity and foster an inclusive culture because it makes us stronger.
Our benefits include :
Extended healthcare & dentalGroup Retirement Savings PlanEmergency Travel AssistanceEmployee & Family Assistance ProgramFlexible working optionsIf you need accommodations during the hiring process, please contact Talent Acquisition.
Other details
Pay Type SalaryMin Hiring Rate $100,000.00Max Hiring Rate $115,000.00Apply Now