Engineer, Development Engineering

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, as you would expect, reflects these traits. We are a diverse group of experts, from creative designers to talented engineers. Whatever expertise we bring from all over the world, we listen and learn from each other because we are aligned with a clearly understood purpose. Together, we create fun for families globally.

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Position: Engineer, Development Engineering
Department: Development Engineering

Location: Richmond, BC, Canada
Reports to: Engineering Manager, Development Engineering

The Engineer's role is to design, build, and test new water-based amusement rides and devices, ensuring safety and reliability, with a strong focus on quality, cost, and delivery objectives.

The successful candidate will become an integral part of the cross-functional Development Core Team and will provide direct support to the respective Development Lead. By performing duties relating to design, documentation, prototyping, validation, and project management, the candidate will be a key contributor to the deployment of leading-edge new products.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Support the Development Lead throughout the Product Development Stage Gate Process by performing activities related to design, documentation, prototyping, validation, and project management.
• Design new parts and assemblies for various water-based product lines.
• Design, build, and evaluate prototypes and test models, including preparation of test plans and test reports.
• Acquire and post-process test data in accordance with best practices.
• Ensure engineering documentation is complete, including drawings, BOM's, reports, and manuals.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables for new products, following engineering and design best practices.
• Lead and/or participate in design reviews, Design Risk Assessments (DRA), and Failure Mode Effects and Analyses (FMEA).
• Support the Development Lead with project management activities, including budgeting, resourcing, and schedule management.
• Contribute to the creation of product requirements and ensure new designs meet safety, economic, ergonomic, and aesthetic requirements.
• Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis on design and prototype activities, as well as provide remote support to field staff to resolve issues with new products.
• Periodically travel to site to perform reviews, testing, or commissioning of new products.
• Follow the Engineering Change Order (ECO) process.
• Use of Non-Compliance Reporting (NCR) / Opportunity for Improvement (OFI) procedures.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 3-5 years of design experience, preferably within a product development environment. Experience within the amusement industry considered an asset.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, or relevant technical degree or diploma. Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Engineering Physics are preferred, but other disciplines will be considered based on qualifications and experience.
• Experience or familiarity with:
  • Analytical and numerical analysis including Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
  • Design for manufacture and assembly.
  • Conducting FMEA's or Risk Assessments
  • Creating Engineering drawings including GD&T in accordance with established standards and best practices.
  • Product Data Management (PDM) or Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.
    
• Proficient with CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD preferred)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office product suite.
• The following experience would be considered an asset:
  • Designing materials for corrosive environments.
    
  • Manufacturing processes for metals, including welding and machining.
    
  • Manufacturing processes relating to plastics and/or composites.
    
  • Rapid prototyping techniques.
    
  • Design of structures and structural members.
    
  • Project management.
    
  • Programming languages (C#, Python, VBA).
    
  • Hands-on experience building and testing equipment.
• Ability to work in a team or matrix environment and independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective internal and external working relationships with all levels in the organization.
• Ability to encourage and ensure adequate performance of external service providers.
• Able to meet tight deadlines in a fast paced, fun and professional environment.
• Advanced reasoning and decision-making abilities.
• Creative, innovative, and open to new concepts.
• Curious with the desire to understand.
• Excellent time management, organization and priority defining skills.
• Exceptional ability to listen, communicate (written and oral) and collaborate.
• Organized and pro-active with administrative tasks.
• Hands-on, roll-up your sleeves, do whatever it takes to get the job done attitude.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Must be able to travel worldwide without 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.