Mechanical Engineer Job in Montreal, Quebec Canada

CDI offers a full range of outsourcing solutions and professional staffing to the Canadian Aerospace, Transportation and Technology markets. We are currently searching for Mechanical Engineer for a one of our clients in the transportation industry in Montreal. This will be for a contract position.

 

 

Description:

 

For equipment modifications and occasionally for major complex programs:

-       Defines the scope of work and confirms feasibility based on the originator’s requirements.

-       Performs the necessary detailed calculations to develop a preliminary design.

-       Develops schedules and estimates material, labor, and engineering costs.

-       For large projects, develops a work breakdown structure.

-       Validates the design and costs by overseeing a prototype installation with unionized labor.

-       Finalizes the design and prepares the fleet modification instructions along with the required specifications, requisitions, and tender documents.

-       Defines and approves internal and external design.

-       Ensures that system safety aspects are respected in the design process.

-       Establishes the quality and environmental program requirements as well as performing health and safety impact assessments.

-       Supports the procurement activities.

 

Documentation:

-       Verify and approve drawings and schematics.

-       Prepares Bills of Material and Material Stocking Requests for the modifications and programs.

-       Prepares Service Bulletins for configuration changes.

 

Act as liaison with contractors and with shop floor personnel:

-       Oversees the technical development of prototypes.

-       Interfaces with consultants to ensure they comply with the scope of work.

-       Leads design reviews for contracted work.

 

 

Requirements:

 

-       Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 5 to 10 years of pertinent experience.

-       Microsoft Office, CAD software (AutoCad LT)

-       Experience with Electro-pneumatic railway doors steps and door operators

 

Would be assets to have:

-       Railway or heavy transportation equipment experience.

-       Broad exposure to compressed air systems and pneumatic and hydraulic equipment.

-       Knowledge of railway vehicle dynamics, and instrumentation and testing.

-       Knowledge of casting methods

-       Knowledge of Hydraulic, Pneumatic, and hydrostatic systems.

-       Knowledge of welding, metallurgy, and stress and failure analysis.

-       Knowledge of NDT techniques

 

We appreciate all applications however only those retained for interview will be advised.