Senior Engineer - Mechanical Systems in Markham

Systems Engineering is a cross-functional technical discipline that focuses on an approach, mindset, and process. All activities consider both the business and technical requirements of customers, aiming to provide a quality product that meets user needs. The discipline involves implementing a solid process for designing, building, and optimizing systems, which includes identifying and quantifying system requirements, creating alternative system design concepts, conducting design trade-off studies, selecting and implementing the best designs, and verifying that the design is properly integrated and executed. This process spans from concept through production to operation.

Influences approaches, projects, and programs within the functional area or affected organizational unit and the way work is done. Affects the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the team. Has significant influence on priorities. Guided by professional practices and policies shaped by the role itself. The role has moderate autonomy and requires a high degree of operational judgment.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Conducts component and product integration, addressing activities involving multiple components and products for maximum performance and operability.
• Manages product and system requirements, specifications, and data flow.
• Performs validation and verification activities for the entire product/system, including system-level testing.
• Responsible for defining product requirements for modules/components/subcontractors and partner teams.
• Manages the interface between components and execution organizations.
• Drives CTQ/risk trades within teams designing components.
• Manages overall product configuration and the configuration control system.
• Develops expertise in the discipline.
• Serves as a resource for best practices/quality.
• Has knowledge of the latest technical developments in the field.
• Contributes to strategy and policy development and ensures implementation within the area of responsibility.
• Possesses in-depth knowledge of best practices and the integration of the area into other areas; has a solid understanding of competition and factors that distinguish the company in the market.
• Uses judgment to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems in operations/product management, manufacturing, technology, or design.
• Considers existing solutions from a new perspective.
• Utilizes technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support recommendations.
• Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside the function to make decisions.
• Serves as a resource for less experienced colleagues.
• May lead small projects with moderate risks and resource requirements.
• Explains difficult or confidential information; works to build consensus.
• Develops persuasion skills necessary to influence others on topics within the area of expertise.

Basic Qualifications

This role requires extensive experience. The knowledge level is comparable to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.

Desired Characteristics

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and leadership qualities.
• Proven ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs/projects.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Documented project management skills.

Note: To comply with U.S. immigration regulations and other legal requirements, the minimum number of years of experience required for a position in the U.S. must be specified. For roles outside the U.S., job descriptions should focus on the substantive experience level required for the role to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, and a minimum number of years should NOT be used.

This job description is intended to provide a general guide for the role. However, it should not alter or otherwise limit/expand the duties required of each employee under their respective employment contract and/or any other agreement between an employee and their supervisor.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Candidates should be aware that this role involves a client's critical infrastructure; shortlisted candidates would therefore be subject to heightened security checks as directed by our clients. All personal data will be handled with the utmost confidentiality and in accordance with our data protection policies, solely for recruitment and security purposes.