Senior Mechanical Engineer

Location: Mill Bay - Squl’ew', Canada

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Senior Mechanical Engineer

Victoria, BC or Mill Bay, BC- Hybrid

Regulatory Compliance Requirements

• Requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the ITAR or the EAR

• Requires a positive Controlled Goods assessment as you will have direct  access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the Canadian Controlled Goods Program

• Required to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance at the NATO Secret Level

Position Summary

Thales Canada has a current vacancy for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support its Non-Combatant In-Service Support Programs for the Royal Canadian Navy.

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will work within the Thales LCMM & Engineering Team and is responsible for marine systems and mechanical technical support of various Royal Canadian Navy’s Non-Combatant Platforms. This includes but is not limited to marine propulsion systems, maneuvering systems, bilge, ballast, and other auxiliary systems. This consists of planning, overseeing and executing engineering tasks within time and cost constraints to meet the Key Performance Indicators in accordance with Thales quality and commercial guidelines.

As the senior resource, will work with intermediate and junior engineers to delegate tasks, coordinate work and provide mentorship where needed.

Key Areas of Responsibility  

• Manage the preparation and updating of marine system technical documentation including manufacturing drawings, design and materiel specifications, installation and maintenance instructions, and test and trials documentation;

• Provide technical support of deficiencies of equipment or capability;

• Conduct technical investigations into problems associated with marine equipment and/or system malfunction, including failure and root cause analysis, risk assessments, and solution development;

• Analyze requirements associated with baseline changes to the ships configuration, equipment and software;

• Perform Life Cycle and Materiel Management functions including but not limited to equipment obsolescence, material compatibility and disposal management;

• Prepare documented work scopes suitable for solicitation of quotations from external resources such as OEM’s, manufacturers, suppliers, repair and testing facilities, or specialist service providers;

• Prepare technical proposals and cost estimates for Customer approval;

• Implement and manage engineering changes and engineering work packages;

• Development and review of Engineering plans, processes and procedures; and

• Conducting design calculations and reviews for piping, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, structures, and other equipment.

Minimum Qualifications  

• Minimum 9 years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer in the marine industry;

• Bachelor Degree in Marine or Mechanical Engineering;

• Currently registered as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) in a Canadian Province, transferable to Ontario, Nova Scotia or British Columbia; and

• Language: English (Essential)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience with Royal Canadian Navy or Canadian Coast Guard;

• Experience in delivering marine in-service support of operational assets;

• Previous experience working with a defense contract;

• Team leadership experience;

• Cohesive team player with strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset;

• Proactive, highly engaged professional dedicated to identifying and resolving complex operational problems;

• Demonstrated Project Management experience;

• Language: French (Desirable as a first or second language, with English second or first)

If you’re excited about working with Thales, but not meeting the requirements for this position, we encourage you to join our Talent Community!

Special Position Requirements

• Schedule: 40 hours per week

• Physical Environment: Hybrid position – Predominantly office work but will be required to occasionally work in dockyards and onboard Naval ships

• May be required to undertake inspections in machinery spaces of Naval ships involving bending and twisting

• Travel: Occasional domestic or international travel may be required in support of the ships 5%-10%

The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between Total Target Cash (TTC) $125,000 - $155,000 CAD Annual.

This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including – but not limited to – the employee’s career path history, competencies, skills and performance, as well as the company’s annual salary budget, the customer’s program requirements, and the company’s internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.

We use artificial intelligence–enabled tools as part of our recruitment process to support activities such as candidate discovery, résumé matching, and interview scheduling. These tools may help screen and assess applications and recommend potential matches based on the requirements within the job description.  All hiring decisions, including candidate evaluation, selection, and disposition, are made by human recruiters. Artificial intelligence does not make hiring decisions on our behalf.

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Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following: 

• Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.

• Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.

• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave. 

• Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.

• Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.

Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, the Canadian Industrial Security Program, the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access including eligibility to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.