Senior Design Engineer
Conair Aerial Firefighting
- Abbotsford, BC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Strive to consistently act in a manner which reflects Conair Group Inc.’s culture and values.
- Draft and arrange mechanical drawings in accordance with the Conair DAPM, and Transport Canada Civil Air Regulations
- Participate in the development of engineering data packages and technical manuals in support of airworthiness certification and other department purposes. Perform detailed review of design drawings, with a focus on cost effective manufacturing.
- Strive for continuous process improvement, identify and report areas where processes or communications can be improved
- Apply principles of project management in performing engineering activities.
- Support Engineering Department marketing and sales efforts.
- Support Procurement and Quality in vendor selection process
- Provide design and engineering support to internal and external customers.
- Participate in the administrative activities of the Engineering Department.
- Perform other duties as advised by the Director of Engineering
- Manage 3rd party engineers and engineering firms to provide quality deliverables on time and to a high standard.
- Occasional weekend and evening hours may be required to support project deadlines
- Mentoring and providing functional guidance to more junior design engineers.
- Display a detailed understanding of good design practice, seek out cost efficiencies and realize the constraints of constructability in fabrication and installation.
- Proficient in AutoCAD 2D and Solidworks software.
- Problem solving and troubleshooting skills are a must.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills required
- Able to work productively with minimum supervision in a busy office environment as part of a larger integrated team.
- B.Sc., M.S. or P. ENG. in Aeronautical/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
- 10+ years of experience in engineering design and drafting. (Aerospace industry experience preferred.)
- Aerial Firefighting products knowledge would be an asset.
- Experience in a Manufacturing experience is an asset.