Job Description

Senior Design Engineer-CAN-BC-Vancouver

At Westport Fuel Systems, we are driving innovation to power a cleaner tomorrow. We are inventors, engineers, manufacturers and suppliers of advanced clean fuel systems and components that can change the way the world moves. Our products and technologies deliver performance, fuel efficiency and environmental benefits to address the challenges of global climate change and urban air quality. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, we serve our customers in more than 70 countries with leading global transportation brands.

Powerful trends in greenhouse gas ("GHG") emission reduction regulations have created a compelling opportunity for gaseous-fuel product solutions powered by natural gas, propane, renewable natural gas, and hydrogen. With our strategic partners, we are turning our business plan into reality. We share a common objective: to create clean transportation solutions that meet existing and future emissions regulations and targets for GHG reduction.

Overview

The Senior Design Engineer drives the design of components and assemblies within Westport Fuel Systems. They will use best practice design approaches and past design experience to develop innovative solutions and improve product's quality and cost. Highly focused on the design of our components, the Senior Design engineer will act as a mentor to the more junior design engineers and as a design expert/advisor to the broader product engineering group (through brainstorming sessions and design reviews). This will include performing drawing and design peer reviews.

Position Responsibilities

Work with a cross functional engineering team to develop innovative components within a broad range of systems from cryogenic (LNG) high- and low-pressure liquid/gas storage to on-engine fuel systems by driving design development activities such as:

• Creation of innovative design solutions (to address a production issue or as part of a new product development)
• Creation of high-quality production level drawing packages
• Design optimization (Cost and quality improvements)
• Design reviews and continuous improvement activities
• Justification of design proposals through supporting engineering documentation
• Management of Engineering Change Requests
• Integration of Westport components and systems with various OEM vehicles and configurations
• Mentor less experienced design engineers
• Thinks critically and seek continuous improvement opportunities on our processes and tools
• Review designs/drawings from peers and act as gate keeper to ensure the quality of the documents submitted match our quality standards, prior release
• Challenge the status quo on design decisions, leveraging experience

Health & Safety Responsibilities:

• Promote Westport's H&S culture by leading by example in relation to Environmental, H&S policies and procedures and understand your obligations and responsibilities as it relates to applicable H&S Acts and Regulations
• Enforce Westport's H&S policies and procedures, encourage safe work practices, correct unsafe acts or conditions, conduct formal and informal workplace inspections
• Immediately respond to, investigate and take action from reports of unsafe conditions and/or behaviors

Position Requirements

Key Requirements:

• Mechanical Engineering or similar degree
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in a Design Engineering role
• Proven mechanical aptitude and understanding of fundamental mechanical engineering concepts
• Experience conceptualizing and designing complex mechanical systems and assemblies interlinked by mechanical and fluid systems
• Track record of successful designs
• Proficient in use of PTC Creo Parametricand Windchill or equivalent CAD and PDM/PLM packages.
• Proficient in BOM creation and management
• Strong foundation in using standard drawing practices including ASME Y14.5M or ISO Standards (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing [GD&T]). Certification as a GDTP is an asset
• Proven ability to train and mentor peers, effectively
• Strong experience in Design for Manufacturing, Assembly, and Cost
• Experienced in the creation of design standards and training materials
• Experience with properties of materials and manufacturing techniques
• Experience working with or knowledge of fluid dynamics and heat transfer
• Significant experience with product development processes such as Requirement Documentation, Verification and Validation Plans and Reports, and DFMEA's
• Ability to justify design decisions with calculations and written documentation
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Products such as Word and Excel or equivalent software

Key Personal Traits:

• High attention to detail
• Proven ability to learn quickly and initiative for self-improvement
• Process oriented
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and ability to work well within a team
• Ability to communicate effectively on technical matters with colleagues and suppliers
• A high degree of creativity but also the ability to translate concepts into practical products
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently with strong sense of ownership
• Organized and uses time effectively

Beneficial Experience/Knowledge:

• Experience with APQP and PPAP processes
• Experience with Diesel engines
• Knowledge of thermodynamics and mechanical dynamics
• Knowledge of materials compatible with natural gas (CNG/LNG), Diesel, Hydrogen
• Experience with FEA or fluid dynamic modeling
• Experience with manufacturing processes and relevant design standards including NFPA-52, FMVSS-304, NGV, CSA, ISO, ECE-R110, ASME B&PV Section VIII
• Experience with cryogenic design (pumping, sealing, vaporizing, and storage)
• Experience with heavy duty, rail, automotive, or mobile equipment design
• Experience with fluid or gaseous seals
• Experience with fuel injection systems
• Experience in statistical methods and data analysis

Application Procedure

To apply for this opportunity, please submit your application to our Corporate Recruitment team in confidence by clicking the "Apply Now" link below. While we thank you in advance for your interest and application, we will only be responding to shortlisted candidates.