DEW Engineering and Development is a multi-divisional technology company that designs and manufactures innovative products for global clients. DEW provides a wide range of services and products to our military and commercial customers including: design, test and evaluation; prototyping and development; and manufacturing. DEW offers opportunities for growth, an attractive salary, a comprehensive benefit package and an environment that promotes personal and professional success.

We currently have an opening for the following position:

The Test Engineer’s primary function is to ensure assigned designs meet standards and customer specifications.

Responsibilities/Duties: (Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following)

Design, Testing and Development:

Design machines, components, tools, fixtures and equipment or refine existing designs based on analysis and testing results

Conduct research into the feasibility, design, operation and performance of components and systems

Perform physical tests and simulations to validate design feasibility, safety and functionality

Analyze dynamics and vibrations of mechanical systems and structures

Develop, maintain and perform comprehensive test plans based on customer requirements and regulatory standards and generate detailed technical reports

Collaborate with manufacturing and design teams within each project

Conduct “Root Cause Analysis” of infield failures and develop strategies for correction

Communication

Ensure proper documentation of all work, products and relevant activities

Organize and document test plans, checklists and reports





Provide status reports and present to the Program Manager as required

Encourage open communication within team

Liaise with clients as required and document all activities

Other

Occasional travel may be required

Adhere to all environmental, health and safety regulations and follow the environmental and quality management systems

Other duties as assigned

Experience

Experience with test fixture design, instrumentation, calibration, and troubleshooting, as well as failure analysis and corrective actions

Experience with test plan development, with the ability to lead root cause analysis and propose design fixes

Experience with testing to military and commercial standards including structural, environmental and EMI/EMC

Experience with 2D and 3D CAD software (preferably AutoCAD and Inventor)

Experience with static and dynamic, linear and non-linear modeling and simulation Finite Element Analysis (ANSYS software preferred)

Experience with product and process design

Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications

Excellent technical knowledge of electro-mechanical systems

Education/Professional Certification

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineering License – Ontario

Skills





Excellent oral and written communication skills

Excellent organizational, planning and scheduling skills

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team

Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision

Strong understanding of material properties and mechanical behavior

Demonstrated detail‑oriented ability

Solid analytical skills

Demonstrated ability to think proactively/take initiative

Working Conditions & Physical Requirement:

This job operates in an office environment

This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers

Employee may sit for extended periods of time

Employee may need to consult in production facility

If your background is a match and you are interested in pursuing this challenging opportunity, please forward your resume in confidence with

Test Engineer in the subject line.

While we thank all those who apply, only qualified candidates will be contacted.

DEW is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

DEW strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, DEW will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate those candidates with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Human Resources.

The appearance of the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces (DND/CAF) visual information does not imply or constitute DND/CAF endorsement.

📌 Test Engineer (Winnipeg)
🏢 Dewengineering
📍 Winnipeg