Whether it is designing and manufacturing the world’s most secure weather tight marine closures or engineering astonishing support structure for bridges, the team at AdvanTec is driven by passion, and an insatiable urge for creativity. AdvanTec Global Innovations, manufacturing made better.

Why come work for us:

• AdvanTec Global Innovations, a family of 7 companies, is growing and there are opportunities to grow with the organization.
• AdvanTec offers competitive compensation packages, full-time employees are eligible for our benefits package and RRSP matching program.
  • Includes: Medical, Dental and Vision Care
  • Life Insurance, Critical Illness, EAP and LTD
• We value our employees, and everyone has a voice in the organization.
• Our Engineer 2 positions have a salary range of $72,000 - $91,000 CAD per annum based on experience and an assessment during the interview stage. Increases are then reviewed throughout employment.
• Please visit our website at www.advantecglobal.com.

Our AdvanTec Manufacturing Canada facility is looking for an experienced and energetic Engineer 2 to join our Engineering Department in Chilliwack, BC

The Engineer 2 will help lead a small team and use 3D modelling techniques and perform the detailed analysis necessary to meet design criteria (including Regulatory Body approval) to produce shop-level drawings for Marine enclosures. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other departments, clients, and vendors to provide innovative solutions for our products. Take on challenging projects that will test your ability to create creative design solutions.

Essential functions for this role are:

• Lead and manage small design teams including project planning, scheduling and status reporting
• Lead and participate in all aspects of new product development and the product development process
  • Provide innovative solutions for concept generation of new products and custom projects
  • Prepare documentation for new products including project schedule, cost estimate, drawings / BOM, specifications, calculations, and test plan / reports
  • Support design decisions through structural / scantling calculations and FEA studies
• Use modern analytical processes such as DFMA (Design for Manufacturing and Assembly) to develop low cost and high-quality products led mechanical design work including material selection
• Review applicable codes and standards to ensure design conformity
  • Prepare calculations and submissions to demonstrate regulatory compliance
  • Communicate with regulatory bodies and inspectors for successful product acceptance
• Liaise in a professional manner with clients, consultants, contractors and vendors as required
  • Work closely with various departments including sales, service, supply chain and manufacturing

If you have the following experience, qualifications, and skills, we want to hear from you!

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience and education
• EIT or Professional engineering designation an asset
• At least 7 years’ working experience in an engineering capacity
• Project Management experience leading small teams
• Experience with SolidWorks for 3D modeling and drawing creation
• Intermediate to advanced experience with current generation Microsoft Office software
• Marine experience or Naval Architect accreditation an asset, specifically outfitting and ships structural design
• Experience on structural design an asset
• Hydraulics, electrical, and pneumatics experience an asset
• Specific areas of knowledge:
  • steel and aluminum material design / fabrication
  • new product development
  • statics and dynamics
  • design for manufacture, manufacturing processes
• Detailed oriented and the ability to prioritize effectively
• Positive outgoing attitude; with a professional demeanor
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands on design and testing skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Able to check and supervise work of other EITs and designers
• Able to make sound decisions when equipped to do so or seek decisions from the engineering manager as necessary
• Able to work independently without detailed supervision

Thank you for your interest in AdvanTec Global Innovations. We thank all applicants for their interest, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.