Company Description

At General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada, our focus extends beyond engineering technology solutions—we are dedicated to cultivating careers. If you seek a purpose-driven career solving some of the world’s most critical problems, alongside some of the brightest engineering minds, your application is welcome. Join a community where your unique perspective propels innovation.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible Work Environment: We have On-site and Hybrid positions, this is often dependent on the nature of your role. We offer a variety of options for your work schedule which includes compressed work week options, flexible start times and shut down periods.

• Professional Development: We offer a number of resources and support to help develop your professional toolkit! You should anticipate regular progress reviews as well as access to educational assistance, professional designations and certification support, training and more!

• Total Rewards: Consider it covered—health, dental, and beyond. Early access to a pension plan with various perks to acknowledge your contributions to the organization.

Job Description

Are you looking to design a future where your technical skills flourish and innovation knows no bounds? We are currently expanding our Platforms team and have an opening for a Junior Mechanical Designer with Cable Design experience. In this role you will develop cable designs and cable routing for communications systems going into Military Vehicles.

As a junior team member, you’ll receive mentorship and guidance from experienced designers and engineers to help accelerate your growth. This position follows a Hybrid working model with a mix of home and on-site work. In this opportunity you'll dive headfirst into a world of technical innovation. As part of our team, you'll gain hands-on experience in state-of-the-art design tools, collaborate with industry experts and make an impact.

In this role you will:

• Provide conceptual and detailed cable and harness designs, drafting, and technical support for new and existing equipment.

• Develop preliminary and detailed Cable and Harness designs. Provides technical assistance to business groups.

• Support to Design Lead for all Cable and Harness Assemblies within General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada.

• Provides mechanical design, drafting and/or technical support to project groups for new and existing equipment (fixtures, cables, products, etc.) utilizing Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools.

• Create complex working-quality technical drawings for detailed assemblies in accordance with accepted industry drafting standards and symbology, working either from a detailed design 3D MCAD layout, verbal instruction, and production methods and processes.

• Create 3D parts or assemblies ranging in complexity, based on verbal, hand sketched, design layout instructions, production methods and processes, and produce detailed drawings in accordance with accepted industry and Company standards.

Qualifications

• Requires a three year College Diploma as a Mechanical Engineering Technologist or equivalent.
• Experience with 3D CAD software.
• Basic understanding of the principles of Electro-Magnetic Interference & Electro-Magnetic Pulse and how these environmental requirements are accommodated in Cable and Harness designs.
• Understanding of Design to Cost principles to ensure early establishment of realistic product cost objectives and then managing the key factors which influence design cost to meet the stated objectives.
• Understanding of Design for Manufacturing and Assembly principles to produce cost effective, Cable and Harness designs which are optimized for manufacturing.
• Understanding of Materials properties (jacket fluid resistance and connector galvanic corrosion) and Manufacturing processes and the ability to select appropriate materials in developing cost effective, Cable and Harness designs.
• Very good working knowledge of MS Suite, including: Visio, Excel, MSWord, PowerPoint.
• Experience with a 3D computer aided design software, with an option for 3D cable and wiring harness routing.

It is a requirement that General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods program and that all of its workforce be security assessed. Successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including but not limited to the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance. Applicants may be required to meet additional security requirements in order to gain access to technical data, classified areas or information that is subject to international regulations. You must be eligible to work in Canada.

Additional Information

We believe the unique contributions of each of our colleagues are key in our ability to drive innovation. By fostering a culture of belonging, encouraging idea sharing at all levels, and reinforcing the very real impact of what we do, we offer an environment where everyone can take pride in their work. We respect diverse opinions, and value the lived experiences each and every one of us bring to our workplace. If you require accommodation during any stage of the application process, please contact Human Resources via recruitment@gd-ms.ca.