Senior Engineering Technologist, Mechanical in Richmond

WhiteWater makes products, but we are a service business at our heart, which means we are a people business. In this way, we excel and create value for our clients by listening to their needs, collaborating to develop solutions, problem-solving and attending to the details. Our culture reflects these traits. We are a diverse group of experts, from creative designers to talented engineers. Together, we create fun for families globally.

Position: Senior Engineering Technologist, Mechanical

Status: Regular, Full-Time

Department: Composites Manufacturing and Engineering

Location: Richmond, BC, Canada (relocating to Vancouver Downtown - mid 2027)

Reports to: Manager, Composites Development Engineering

PURPOSE: Reporting to the Manager, Composites Development Engineering, the Senior Engineering Technologist, Mechanical will play a key role in supporting the design, development, testing, and manufacture of new and existing composite products and components. You will work in a product-focused environment and provide technical support throughout the product lifecycle, from research and development through manufacturing and continuous improvement activities. You will ensure that your work conforms to accepted engineering standards and meets expectations for accuracy, completeness and quality. Working with a high degree of independence, you will collaborate with engineers, designers, manufacturing partners, and other stakeholders to develop engineering documentation, support testing and qualification activities, and take ownership of assigned technical work packages through to completion. You will also provide technical guidance to junior team members.

YOUR ROLE:

• Create, modify, and maintain engineering drawings and CAD models of composite products for manufacturing in SolidWorks, and review drawings prepared by others for compliance with engineering standards and drafting best practices.
• Work with project leads and the manager to develop and deliver technical data packages for composite-part manufacturing on time and within budget.
• Independently investigate and resolve technical issues related to design, manufacturing, materials, and product performance, escalating to engineering staff as appropriate.
• Stay current with manufacturing methods and tools used by WhiteWater’s manufacturing partners and recommend improvements to drawings, documentation, and engineering processes.
• Support the development and qualification of new composite materials, manufacturing processes, and products in accordance with development plans established by engineering staff.
• Plan, execute, and report materials testing with minimal supervision, including preparing test plans and summarizing results in accordance with established engineering standards and procedures.
• Coordinate test-specimen fabrication and preparation activities with suppliers and manufacturing partners.
• Take ownership of the composite material properties database, including organizing, analyzing, and expanding test data to support design and qualification decisions.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and facilities, including preventive maintenance activities to support safe and efficient operation.
• Provide technical support to production, quality, sourcing, and operations teams by investigating material and manufacturing-related issues and assisting with corrective actions.
• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of selected departmental procedures, standards, and best practices.
• Support prototype builds, product evaluations, and validation activities as required.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentoring to junior technologists and drafters.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Diploma in Engineering Technology or an equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing, engineering, product development, or testing environment.
• Advanced proficiency creating engineering drawings and CAD models using SolidWorks.
• Experience with Product Data Management (PDM) systems.
• Experience supporting product development, testing, validation, or manufacturing activities.
• Experience with ASTM testing standards and evaluation procedures.
• Experience working with composite materials or composite manufacturing processes is considered an asset.
• Experience with material qualification, process qualification, or continuous improvement initiatives is considered an asset.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to prepare technical documentation, reports, test summaries, and presentations.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to identify and address technical challenges.
• Working knowledge of engineering materials, manufacturing processes, and fabrication methods.
• Strong working knowledge of tolerance analysis, GD&T principles, and manufacturing considerations.
• Knowledge of composite manufacturing processes, including hand lay-up, spray lay-up, open moulding (OM), resin transfer moulding (RTM), and vacuum-assisted resin transfer moulding (VARTM), is considered an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities in a fast-paced environment, and to plan and coordinate work with minimal direction.
• Ability to work effectively within a team or matrix organization while independently managing assigned work with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, suppliers, manufacturing partners, and customers.
• Demonstrated ability to guide and support the development of junior team members.

Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Must be able to travel with minimal restrictions.

WHITEWATER COMPETENCIES

• Accountability - We do what we say
• Collaboration - We work well together
• Customer Focus - We know and respond to our customers
• Communication - We listen to and understand each other
• Authenticity - We are honest and trust each other
• Resilience - We deal effectively with pressure, are persistent and optimistic
• Flexibility & Adaptability - We are willing and able to respond to changing circumstances.

WhiteWater is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate the diversity of all employees and applicants and are strongly committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We thank all the candidates who take the time and energy to apply. Given the volume of applications, it makes responding personally to each applicant difficult, but please know we are grateful for your interest. We look forward to connecting with you through this search or future ones. All the best in your job search.