Mechanical Designer

Career Opportunity

GeoSpectrum is expanding and has a new career opportunity for a Mechanical Designer to join our team in Peterborough, Ontario!

As a Mechanical Designer, you will focus on developing mechanical elements for our underwater acoustic systems. You’ll play a key role in supporting the design, build and test of mechanical components, while maintaining project documentation and collaborating with the project team to ensure project success. If you have high attention to detail, show passion in your work, and a drive to continuously improve your skills, this may be the opportunity for you!

Explore GeoSpectrum’s Story

GeoSpectrum Technologies is a rapidly growing company that designs and manufactures state of the art underwater acoustic components, transducers and integrated end-to-end systems for maritime surveillance and exploration. GeoSpectrum is known for its innovation and designing leading-edge products.

With clients across ocean science, defence and oil and gas industries, we’re proud of delivering reliable, customized solutions that go above and beyond the requirements of our customers.

GeoSpectrum was founded in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia and continues to grow after three decades of engineering. Our company’s core values are woven into the fabric of our work, commitment to employee engagement, and client service.

Responsibilities

Complete detailed mechanical design, including manufacturing part and assembly drawings, for winch and cable handling products and acoustic systems.

Review designs for manufacturability, completeness, and compliance to project requirements, industry standards and company guidelines.

Develop concept designs based on proposed requirements.

Create and maintain part and assembly revisions, descriptions, and BOM history in SolidWorks EPDM.

Support component procurement, build and test of system components and sub-assemblies, including acoustic components, winches, electronics enclosures and racks.

Maintain and update project files and documentation.

Collaborate with project team to ensure accurate and timely completion of projects.

Assist in troubleshooting and resolving design-related issues.

Qualifications

Post-secondary diploma in Mechanical Engineering technologist, Electro-Mechanical technologist, or a related field.

Minimum 8 years experience in mechanical design.

Proficient in the use of 3D solid modeling and 2D drafting (preferably SolidWorks).

Experience in reading engineering documentation, mechanical part and assembly drawings and BOMs.

Practical experience designing in the marine industry for surface and sub-surface systems.

Practical design testing experience.

Competent with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and SolidWorks EPDM.

Passionate about building, testing, and producing a quality product.

Good teamwork and communication skills.

Security Requirements

All candidates must be eligible to apply for and maintain Canadian Controlled Goods and Canadian Government Security Clearances

GeoSpectrum’s Culture and Benefits

Watch our company video to get to know us! Visit www.geospectrum.ca.

We take pride in fostering a workplace that based on professional relationships, innovation and continuous improvement, and agile.  Our employees work together in a collaborative, cross-functional approach.  Enjoy having fun at work? Our social community is next to none! Our leadership team encourages our people to contribute their ideas, insight, and feedback for innovation, continuous improvement, quality management, and workplace safety.

We offer:

Competitive salary based on experience

Work-life balance with core hours

Paid Time Off

Employee-Family Assistance Program

Group Plan Benefits

Virtual Healthcare

RRSP matching

Corporate Discounts and perks

Career development opportunities

Monthly social activities

Professional Development and training

Free on-site parking

GeoSpectrum Technologies is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce where every employee can bring their best self to work. We encourage applicants from all qualified individuals, including underrepresented individuals who identify as African Nova Scotian, racially visible, Aboriginal persons, LGBTQIA2S+, persons with disabilities, and women. GeoSpectrum will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.  If you are a member of one of an equity group, we encourage you to self-identify on either your application form, covering letter, or resume.

Apply Today

While we sincerely thank all applicants for taking the time to apply, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at
[email protected].