**Business Unit:**Draeger Safety Canada, Ltd.,**Job-ID:**1174

**Location:**Kingston

**Function:**General functions

**Work Location:**Hybrid

**Employment Type:**Permanent

The Job Responsibilities

We are hiring an Engineering Specialist to work hybrid in our Kingston, Ontario facility.

The purpose of this Engineering Specialist position is to provide engineered products and customized solutions within the portfolio of Draeger’s Live Fire Training and Workshop Systems and Mine Life Support Systems. This includes the design of mechanical parts, assemblies and selection of mechanical and electrical components as necessary for the realization of customer projects. Design and engineering has to target compliance with relevant standards, fulfillment of specification, ease of assembly at best total costs, and regularly contribute new ideas, process improvements or cost savings. The Engineering Specialist can be part of a project team, taking into consideration that time and cost targets are met.

Main Responsibilities:

• Support the engineering and design process of Live Fire Training and Workshop Systems. In the latter portion of the EIT years you will be expected to lead your own projects with support and review from senior team members.
  • Training Galleries and “Class A” Wood fueled fire training systems in accordance with relevant codes and standards, including but not limited to NFPA 1402
  • Create project bill-of-materials
  • Create technical documentation, instructions for use, and safety labelling.
• Support the engineering and design process of Engineer and design Mine Life Support Breathing Gas Systems. In the latter portion of the EIT years you will be expected to lead your own projects with support and review from senior team members.
  • Create project bill-of-materials
  • Create technical documentation, instructions for use, and safety labelling.
• Support the testing, commissioning and quality assurance of projects within the scope of the position.
  • Create or adapt with review Draeger’s internal Acceptance Test Protocol (ATP) for projects
  • Implement corrective action and resolve deficiencies in production or vendor supplied components/fabrication.
  • Prototype and test new components, designs and controls within the Kingston workshop prior to use in custom projects or production.
  • Create approval documentation for third party inspection agencies including ESA, TSSA and various NRTLs.
  • Coordinate inspection activities, resolve non-compliances and ensure approval documentation is filed in accordance with Draeger’s internal processes.ds
• Sales Support and Product Specialization
  • Generate quotes with sales drawings in response to sale requests of appropriate projects.
  • Compile technical documentation and prepare quotes and sales dwgs for RFP submissions
• Project Management
  • Co-ordinate the project work until the completion of the project, excluding commercial aspects of the project
  • In the 2nd half of this phase it will involve detailed interaction with suppliers and 3rd party sub-contractors. Actively monitor and report progress towards targets concerning time and quality
  • Develop remedies with Management if project is not on target
• Performs other duties as needed and assigned.

Your Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering

• Two (2) or more years of experience in product design and engineering, preferably involving applications in industrial environment

• Knowledge of design for metal fabrication (steel, SST, aluminum) and understanding of material properties.

• Knowledge of relevant codes, standards and guidelines (e.g. CSA, TSSA, NFPA).

• Knowledge of equipment to select for field installations.

• Ability to translate concepts into practical, producible designs.

• Ability to seek a new or different solutions for work that is typically difficult but not complex, involving compliance to a greater number of standards and regulations and known calculations.

• Ability to follow an existing template for design, customer communication and project co-ordination. Ability to create 3D CAD models, fabrication drawing packages and assembly drawings (e.g. AutoCad and SolidWorks).

• Ability to estimate costs involved in production and installation of the engineered products and components.

Compensation:

The targeted pay range for this position is typically between $69,400 - $83,300. We note that the base pay offered is based on market location and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. This position is eligible for the following additional compensation: annual bonus.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not being used to screen, assess or select applicants.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Dräger Benefits

At Draeger, Technology for Life means investing in the wellbeing of our people—both at work and at home. We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, growth, and future, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid vacation starting at 18 days per calendar year
• RRSP matching to help you plan for the future
• Tuition reimbursement for continued learning
• Wellness and employee support programs
• Life and other insurance options
• Corporate gym membership discounts

We’re committed to creating a workplace where you can thrive. Connect with your Draeger recruiter to learn more.

Who we are

Draeger has several sites located across North America as well as field-based sales and service positions. Our North America headquarters is located in Telford, PA just north of Philadelphia. We also have US sites in Andover, MA, and Houston, TX. Our Canada site is located in Mississauga, Ontario.

Our field based Sales and Service workforce, located across Canada, is focused on building and strengthening long term relationships with our customers in the delivery of Draeger’s exceptional portfolio of Medical and Safety products and solutions.

Draeger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. All candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of race, ancestry, colour, ethnic origin or place of origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences (for which a pardon has been granted), disability, marital or family status, or any other prohibited ground under applicable provincial human rights legislation.

Interested?

Please, apply directly through our career portal.
We look forward to receiving your application.