CAD Designer

Westport Fuel Systems in Cambridge On, designs and manufactures a comprehensive product mix of alternative fuel components for applications in the light and heavy-duty vehicle and industrial segments globally. This product mix includes Hydrogen (H2) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) components such as pressure regulators, tank valves, PRD's, PRV’s, shutoff valves and integrated systems for a wide range of applications, including Fuel Cell vehicles. Overview This is an exciting Engineering opportunity to make a difference in the growing alternative fuels industry. We’re looking for energetic and motivated team members to further improve our product offerings for H2 and CNG components. This role is focused on CAD design, including 2D & 3D as well as change management for both current products and new products. Position Responsibilities: * Design tasks for assigned H2 & CNG projects, from concept CAD generation through to production release * Use SolidWorks for design tasks * Dimension drawings via appropriate GD&T standards * Make measurements, volume calculations, area calculations etc. using SolidWorks * Create & process engineering change orders via change management system * Provide technical support to purchasing, production, customer service and quality assurance * Participate on 8D problem solving teams when necessary Health and Safety Responsibilities * Promote Westport’s H&S culture following all Environmental, and H&S procedures and understanding your obligations and responsibilities * Report unsafe conditions, behaviors and all accidents * Co-operate with JHSC (Joint Health & Safety Committee) and Safety representative Position Requirements * Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology * Minimum two years of SolidWorks experience is mandatory. * GD&T experience is mandatory * Product Data Management (PDM) system experience such as SolidWorks EPDM is an asset * Experience with design of high-pressure components/valves/actuators is considered an asset * Understanding of industry & regulatory requirements is considered an asset * Tier 1 or Tier 2 Automotive experience is an asset * Places importance on attention to detail and maintaining high-quality standards * Capable of working in a pro-active manner with minimal supervision * Ability to respond to frequent demands in order to meet deadlines * Good mechanical aptitude and hands on skills considered an asset * Experience with design of high-pressure components/valves/actuators is considered an asset * Understanding of industry & regulatory requirements is considered an asset * Effective communication skills & ability to work within a team * Good organization skills, including task & priority management * Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment

The role focuses on CAD design for H2 and CNG components, spanning from concept generation to production release. Responsibilities include managing engineering change orders and providing technical support to various internal departments.

Candidates must have a diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology and a minimum of two years of experience with SolidWorks and GD&T. Experience with PDM systems and high-pressure component design is considered an asset.

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• SolidWorks
• GD&T
• 2D & 3D CAD Design
• Change Management
• Product Data Management
• Mechanical Engineering
• High-Pressure Component Design
• 8D Problem Solving
• Technical Support
• Volume Calculations
• Area Calculations
• Automotive Design
• Priority Management
• Communication Skills
• Organization Skills
• Attention To Detail
• Fuel Cell Vehicles
• Energetic
• Change Orders
• Organizational Skills
• Actuators
• Ability To Meet Deadlines
• Effective Communication
• Eight Disciplines Problem Solving (8D)
• Alternative Fuels
• Customer Service
• Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)
• SolidWorks (CAD)
• Process Engineering
• Fuel Systems
• Problem Solving
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Pressure Regulator
• Proactivity
• Valves (Piping)
• Purchasing
• Quality Assurance
• Quality Management
• Prioritization
• Detail Oriented

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Energy
• Transportation
• Science & Research
• CAD Designer
• CAD Designer / Drafter
• Draughtspersons
• Drafters, All Other

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week