Sr. Technologist, Design Services

Position Description:

At General Dynamics Land Systems we put our Customers at the centre of everything we do. Our commitment to protect and enable the people who serve drives us to develop products and systems that give them a clear advantage for mission success. We are looking for passionate individuals to help us deliver innovative, unique solutions to our Customers.

Key Job Elements:

• Performs as an integral member of ED&D Design Services checking and standards group
• Verify completeness, consistency and quality of new and updated design package submittals
• Assist in the definition and collection of quality metrics
• Provide guidance to CAD Designers and Engineers with engineering drawing standards and the application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
• Perform design calculations and trade-off studies
• Create solid models, layouts and associative assembly and detail drawings from sketches, notes or direction from senior designers or Project Engineers to stringent industry, company and military standards
• Design mobile defense subsystems with minimal supervision utilizing NX CAD software integrated to the Teamcenter database
• Incorporate engineering change requests into existing Technical Data Package
• Assist in the development of departmental processes, standards and related documentation

Position Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• University degree or college diploma in Electrical or Mechanical field

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience with NX CAD software in modeling, drafting and advanced assemblies
• Strong knowledge of the application and interpretation of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) from piece parts to complex assemblies
• Demonstrated strength in MS Office applications

• Ability to travel (5% Cdn) and (5% US & International) and possess/be able to acquire and maintain a valid passport

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with typical defense and/or mobile equipment standards (e.g. MIL-Specs, ASME standards, SAE standards, FMVSS, etc.)
• Must be able to meet Anthropometrical Size Requirements for confined space
• Minimum 3-5 years mechanical design utilizing CAD tools in a related industry
• Knowledge of military drawing practices including MIL-STD-100 and related ASME Y14 series standards
• Knowledge of Teamcenter Product Data Management application
• OACETT certified Mechanical Technologist or Technician (CET) with specialty in mobile equipment

General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada is an employment equity employer who values diversity and inclusion.  We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

It is a requirement that General Dynamics Land Systems - Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and that all of its workforce be security assessed.  As such, successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including, but not limited to, the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance to secret level.

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