Senior Mechanical Engineer

DRS Pivotal Power, Inc. is located in Bedford, Nova Scotia. DRS Pivotal Power is a leader in the design, development and manufacture of high reliability power conversion equipment for mission critical applications supporting all branches of the military in Canada, the US and many countries abroad. All products are designed and manufactured in house by our growing team of over 80 employees.

Job Summary

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for mechanical design and drafting, as well as performing analysis of aerospace communications systems electronic packaging. The role will interact with other disciplines within the organization and participate in collaborative teamwork.

Job Responsibilities

• Involved with the design, fabrication and modification of mechanical and/or electro mechanical components, sub-systems and systems. May include Mechanical, Thermal, and Fluid Analysis, Mechanical Packaging, or others.
• Evaluate and recommend design approaches to meet production requirements for new or improved products or services. Investigate solutions to product or process problems.
• Responsible for leading and mentoring a team of engineers on a technical activity and completion of activity on time and budget.
• Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems or subsystems. Knowledge of military standards, including but not limited to MIL-STD-810, MIL-S-901, MIL-STD-167-1A, MIL-STD-1472 considered an asset.
• May use computer-aided engineering or other design/analysis software in the performance of assignments.
• Review customer specifications and requirements, and under direction, develop designs to best support them.
• Provide budget, cost and schedule input for designs.
• Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems and services.
• Drive the program design to cost and design for manufacture requirements.
• Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and customers as required.
• Provide technical knowledge and assistance to other engineers and support personnel.
• Lead and direct the work of others as assigned.
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization.
• Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings.

What you need to be successful in the role

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field
• 10+ years professional experience in mechanical related projects
• Experience with Creo or similar 3D CAD program, experience using AutoCAD would be beneficial
• Computer literate with knowledge of MS-Office word-processing and spreadsheet programs
• Fluency in technologies and application domain
• Ability to lead a technical group independently
• Ability to produce quality technical work
• Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Works effectively as a member of a team or as the leader of a team

Benefits of working with DRS Pivotal Power:

• A motivating team-based environment where your achievements matter
• An opportunity to work on industry leading edge technology
• Flexible work hours and a compressed work week to promote a healthy work/life balance
• Industry leading wellness program including:
• Health, dental, and vision coverage available on first day of hire at no cost to the employee with access to virtual healthcare
• Access to Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Competitive compensation including:
• Reimbursement for professional development initiatives and memberships plus access to free online learning resources
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan with matching company contributions with access to complimentary financial planning
• Maternity and Parental leave top-up
• Vacation, personal days, sick leave, and additional company paid days off

About DRS Pivotal Power

DRS Pivotal Power Inc., a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is a leader in the development and manufacture of high reliability power conversion equipment for mission critical military applications.

All applicants must fulfill requirements for Canadian security clearance.

Applicants requiring a disability related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process are to advise Human Resources. DRS Pivotal Power Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.