Location: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Workplace: Onsite

Career Opportunity

GeoSpectrum is growing and has a new career opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Designer

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, the Mechanical Designer works within an engineering team to produce and execute mechanical portions of a system design. The Designer works alongside a multidisciplinary team Engineers and other Designers, using CAD and other design tools to create and capture design information. The designer is responsible for maintaining proper documentation and configuration control of the design.

Responsibilities

- Detailed design of mechanical components and systems.
- Generation of detailed fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, and related design documentation.
- Utilize CAD tools for modeling and drawing.
- Manage documentation releases including product configuration control.
- Select materials, parts, and vendors for use in a design.
- Support the design, build and test of mechanical components and sub-assemblies.
- Create Bills of Materials (BOMs) and allocate GTI part numbers in the MRP system (Sage).
- Support company ECR process and corrective actions for quality issues.
- Create or update production documentation with the operations team.

Qualifications

- Diploma in Engineering Technology or a related field.
- At least 6 years of experience in engineering technology and design.
- Experience with CAD software including SolidWorks.
- Experience in reading engineering documentation and BOMs.
- Practical design testing experience.
- Competent with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Passionate about build and test and producing a quality product
- Good teamwork and communication skills

Core Competencies

- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Effective and professional communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.




- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to plan and prioritize, organization and demonstrate time management skills.
- Goal and result-oriented.

Transferable Skills

- Experience supporting projects, tracking deliverables, and coordinating activities across multiple stakeholders.
- Creation of clear reports, procedures, work instructions, or technical documentation.
- Support with testing activities, analyzing results, and documenting findings.

Security Requirements

All candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain Canadian Controlled Goods and Canadian Government Security clearances.

About Us

GeoSpectrum Technologies was founded in 1994 by friends who wanted to work together and build a collaborative workplace where employees take pride in contributing to cutting‑edge technology from concept to delivery. Based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, we design and manufacture state‑of‑the‑art underwater acoustic components, transducers, and end‑to‑end systems for maritime surveillance and exploration. Serving clients across ocean science, defence, and oil and gas industries, we are known for our innovation and for delivering reliable, customized solutions that exceed customer expectations. Over three decades, our core values have shaped a supportive and creative environment that emphasizes employee engagement, technical excellence, and strong customer relationships.

To learn more about who we are and what it’s like to work at GeoSpectrum, we invite you to watch our company video by visiting

Total Rewards

We recognize that our people are our most valuable asset. Our Total Rewards package is designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and long term success. It includes a competitive base salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, paid time off, opportunities for professional development, and programs that recognize and reward your contributions.

We offer:

- Market-competitive salary based on experience
- Work-life balance with core hours
- Paid time off
- Employ

📌 Mechanical Designer (Dartmouth)
🏢 GeoSpectrum Technologies
📍 Dartmouth