We are currently looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic team in Ottawa, ON.

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 testing
  • Intermediate: minimum two (2) years' experience
  • Fully Qualified: minimum four years' experience
• Experience designing for and familiarity with manufacturing processes and engine testing, are considered important assets
• Demonstrated experience in at least two (2) 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.

On top of that, MDS offers the following:

• Canada's Best Managed companies (Platinum member)
• Employee bonus program
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan

• 100% employer-paid annual sick leave, health and dental premiums, and life, accidental death, and short-term disability insurance.
• Health Spending Account (for some medical expenses that aren't covered under provincial plans or our standard insurance plan)

• Lumino Virtual Health Care
• Maternity and parental leave top-up
• Fitness Membership Reimbursement
• Positive and flexible work environment
• Opportunity for career advancement
• Strong focus on learning and development
• Company events including family holiday party, employee events, executive - led coffee talks, team gatherings, and so much more
• Inclusive workforce

Pay range : CDN $85,000 - $112,000

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all Canada locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation in addition to base salary, such as variable bonus & benefits.

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