Who are we?
At OSI Maritime Systems, we pride ourselves on delivering world-class navigation and bridge systems. With decades of experience serving military customers, we remain at the forefront of innovation in the maritime industry. Our collaborative and dynamic environment ensures every team member contributes to advancing marine safety and operational excellence. With a global presence, we are proud to have offices in Canada, UK, Taiwan, Australia and Germany.
The Mechanical Design Team Lead leads a team of mechanical engineers and CAD designers within the Hardware Engineering department, reporting to the Mechanical Design Manager. The team develops the mechanical design, 3D models and drawings for OSI's marine navigation and bridge systems for government and naval markets.
The Team Lead is responsible for planning and directing the team's work, the technical quality of its output, and the development of each team member. They remain hands-on in design and review, and ensure work is delivered on time, to budget and to the required quality, in line with OSI's standards and processes.
What You'll Do
- Leads and supervises an assigned team of mechanical engineers and CAD designers
- Plans, estimates and assigns the team's work in line with project priorities agreed with the Mechanical Design Manager
- Monitors progress, resolves or escalates technical and schedule risks, and reports team status to the Mechanical Design Manager
- Chairs team meetings, completes staff administration (timesheets, vacation and attendance approvals) and supports recruitment
- Provides technical direction on mechanical design and CAD work to codes, standards and customer requirements, including environmental qualification and certification requirements
- Checks the team's designs, models and drawings for completeness and accuracy, including GD&T, before release
- Ensures designs are optimized for manufacturability, reliability, maintainability and cost, working with Production and other engineering functions
- Ensures the team follows the Company's design and drawing standards, PDM/PLM, engineering change (ECR/ECO) and ISO 9001 procedures, and contributes to process improvements
- Sets objectives, provides performance feedback and supports compensation reviews and performance improvement plans
- Holds team members accountable for the quality of their work and removes roadblocks to delivery
- Mentors, trains and cross-trains team members to build skills and resource flexibility
- Ensures compliance with workplace operating, environmental, health and safety procedures
- Assigns tasks, sets priorities and maintains schedules for the team
- Authority to check designs and drawings, and to approve them where delegated by the Mechanical Design Manager
- Authorized to provide performance reviews and skills assessments, and makes hiring recommendations
- Applies judgment to solve routine and complex issues, escalating to the Mechanical Design Manager where required
What You'll Bring
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent; P.Eng. registration or eligibility is an asset
- Experience: 7+ years in mechanical design, including 2+ years leading a team or acting as technical lead. Marine, defence or government experience is an asset
- Skills: Advanced SolidWorks; familiarity with AutoCAD and PDM/PLM tools (SolidWorks PDM, PDXpert); GD&T (ASME Y14.5); knowledge of shipboard environmental standards (e.g. IEC 60945, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-167-1, MIL-STD-901); strong planning, communication and mentoring skills
- Other: Must obtain and maintain NATO Secret security clearance and be eligible for access to controlled goods; ability to travel
Why work for OSI?
• Collaborative Culture: Work with a talented and supportive team that values innovation and teamwork.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: OSI is committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute their best.
• Growth Opportunities: We invest in our employees' professional development and career growth with an annual employee driven development program.
• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy health, dental, RSP, vacation and a healthy work-life balance environment!
If you need accommodations during the hiring process, please contact Talent Acquisition.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- At least 7 years of mechanical design experience
- At least 2 years leading a team or serving as a technical lead
- Advanced SolidWorks experience
- Familiarity with AutoCAD and PDM/PLM tools, including SolidWorks PDM or PDXpert
- Knowledge of GD&T and ASME Y14.5
- Knowledge of shipboard environmental standards, including IEC 60945 and applicable MIL-STD standards
- Strong planning, communication, mentoring, and team leadership skills
- Must obtain and maintain NATO Secret security clearance
- Must be eligible for access to controlled goods
- Ability to travel
- P.Eng. registration or eligibility
- Marine, defence, or government experience
What We Do
OSI Maritime develops integrated navigation and tactical solutions for military and maritime-security vessels. Its offerings include surface-ship and submarine navigation systems, command-and-control solutions for small craft, and ECPINS software for electronic chart display and mission-critical situational awareness. The company serves NATO and Allied navies, integrating its open framework with existing warship systems to improve navigation safety, operational coordination, and capability across naval missions.
