Mechanical Engineering Technologist

WhiteWater makes products, but we are a service business at our heart, which means we are a people business. In this way, we excel and create value for our clients by listening to their needs, collaborating to develop solutions, problem-solving and attending to the details. Our culture, as you would expect, reflects these traits. We are a diverse group of experts, from creative designers to talented engineers. Whatever expertise we bring from all over the world, we listen and learn from each other because we are aligned with a clearly understood purpose. Together, we create fun for families globally. Are you interested in starting an exciting career with WhiteWater? Apply today!

Position:             Mechanical Engineering Technologist

Shift:                   Regular Full Time, 40 hours per week

Department:      Engineering Services

Location:            Richmond, BC, Canada

Reports to:         Manager, Engineering Services

Purpose:

WhiteWater West is looking for a Mechanical Engineering Technologist (CAD-focused) to join our Engineering team at our Richmond head office! In this position, you will work under the guidance of members of the Development Engineering team as an integral member responsible for supporting the design and manufacturing of new and existing products and components. Daily duties may include, but not be limited to, documentation creation, CAD modeling, drafting, and documentation management, as well as supporting Continuous Improvement efforts

Essential Responsibilities:

Create and/or modify engineering drawings and CAD models of composite parts and product assemblies in SolidWorks in accordance with the engineering standards and current protocols

Work with staff to transition existing designs from legacy systems into the PLM database for composite parts and product assemblies

Work within existing protocols for creation and file storage of all parts, assemblies, and drawings

Contribute to the development of departmental procedures for improving productivity and efficiency

Any additional responsibility deemed necessary by management

Qualifications and Experience:

Diploma in Engineering Technology with a minimum of 2 years of practical experience

Proficiency in 2D/3D CAD and PDM systems, including SolidWorks and EPDM for both 3D modeling and 2D drawings

CSWA or CSWP certification (asset), including experience with surfacing and feature tree manipulation

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Competencies, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to generate technical documentation

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail

Excellent time management and organizational skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team

Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels

Adaptability and willingness to learn quickly in a changing environment

Action-oriented mindset with initiative to seek out solutions and information

Commitment to health and safety policies and maintaining a safe work environment

Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on communication, respect, and collaboration

Enthusiasm for innovation and continuous process improvement

Legally eligible to work in Canada

Whitewater Competencies:

Accountability – We do what we say

Collaboration – We work well together

Customer Focus – We know and respond to our customers

Communication – We listen to and understand each other

Authenticity – We are honest and trust each other

Resilience – We deal effectively with pressure, are persistent and optimistic

Flexibility & Adaptability – We are willing and able to respond to changing circumstance