Mechanical Engineer

Career Opportunity
GeoSpectrum is growing and has a new career opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to join our Components and Manufacturing Team

As a Mechanical Engineer in on our Manufacturing team, you'll help drive innovative manufacturing solutions across products ranging from underwater acoustic arrays to large mechanical assemblies. You'll design tooling, fixtures, and mechanical components that improve production efficiency and support new product introductions. The role includes reviewing technical drawings, maintaining clear documentation, and contributing mechanical expertise to strengthen manufacturing processes. Collaboration with cross‑functional engineering teams and a focus on high‑quality, manufacturable design are key to success.

Explore Our Story

GeoSpectrum Technologies is a rapidly growing company that designs and manufactures state of the art underwater acoustic components, transducers and integrated end-to-end systems for maritime surveillance and exploration. GeoSpectrum is known for its innovation and designing leading-edge products.

With clients across ocean science, defense, and oil and gas industries, we're proud of delivering reliable, customized solutions that go above and beyond the requirements of our customers.

GeoSpectrum was founded in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia and continues to grow after three decades of engineering. Our company's core values are woven into the fabric of our work, commitment to employee engagement, and client service.

Responsibilities

• Support GeoSpectrum's manufacturing activities across a varied product range including underwater acoustic sensor arrays and large mechanical winch assemblies.
• Assess and address tooling and equipment needs for manufacturing and assembly.
• Design and develop manufacturing fixtures and tooling to support efficient and repeatable production processes.
• Support product updates and introduction through detailed design of mechanical components and assemblies, ensuring manufacturability and performance.
• Check and review mechanical drawings for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with standards.
• Participate in engineering design reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Generate and maintain technical documentation defining system configurations and interfaces.
• Perform mechanical engineering design and analysis in support of development of manufacturing infrastructure.
• Ensure adherence to the Quality Management System across documentation, processes, and production.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, and software engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years of design experience.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas is considered an asset:
  • Product configuration and detailed mechanical drafting
  • Fixture or Tooling Design
  • Marine or Underwater Component Design
  • Testing and Validation
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Manufacturing process design
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects concurrently
  

Security Requirements

All candidates must be eligible to apply for and maintain Canadian Controlled Goods and Canadian Government Security Clearances

GeoSpectrum's Culture and Benefits

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At GeoSpectrum, we take pride in fostering an agile workplace that is based on professional relationships, innovation and continuous improvement.  Our employees work together in a collaborative, cross-functional approach.  Enjoy having fun at work? Our social community is second to none Our leadership team encourages our people to contribute their ideas, insight, and feedback for innovation, continuous improvement, quality management, and workplace safety.

We offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Work-life balance with core hours
• Paid Time Off
• Employee-Family Assistance Program
• Group Plan Benefits
• Virtual Healthcare
• RRSP matching
• Corporate Discounts and perks
• Career development opportunities
• Monthly social activities
• Professional Development and training
• Free on-site parking

GeoSpectrum is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce where every employee can bring their best self to work. GeoSpectrum encourages applicants from all qualified individuals, including underrepresented individuals who identify as African Nova Scotian, racially visible, Aboriginal persons, LGBTQIA2S+, persons with disabilities, and women. GeoSpectrum will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.  If you are a member of one of an equity group, we encourage you to self-identify on either your application form, covering letter, or resume.

Apply Today

If this position and our company looks like a great fit for you, apply online. While we sincerely thank all applicants for taking the time to apply, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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Location

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Department

Components & Manufacturing

Employment Type

Permanent, Full-Time

Minimum Experience

Experienced