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Development Engineer (Westport Cryogenic Systems)

Westport Innovations Inc. — Fri, 25 May 2012 16:08:45 PDT

Position Overview The WCS Development Engineer is responsible for the verification of the sub-systems within the cryogenic high pressure gas supply system. They will use sound approaches to confirm performance, reliability and durability. They will work closely with design engineers, providing input through DFMEAs and design reviews and feedback from test results and failure analysis. Position Responsibilities Mechanical development activities; Execute the Design Verification Plan and provide engineering documentation and supporting evidence for …

Training & Development Coordinator

Westport Innovations Inc. — Fri, 25 May 2012 11:13:43 PDT

Position Overview We are looking for a Training & Development Coordinator to join our team. The ideal candidate will thrive in an environment that promotes teamwork and shared success that is built on a foundation of mutual respect. Position Responsibilities The successful candidate will lead and coordinate the process for comprehensive organizational employee training and development initiatives that will enhance the knowledge, skills, and performance of individuals and teams at Westport. It is expected that this individual will foster the collaborative and enth…

Cost Accountant [Westport HD]

Westport Innovations Inc. — Thu, 17 May 2012 17:06:38 PDT

Position Overview The Cost Accountant is responsible for the accuracy and valuation of inventory in financial statements. The role involves and thorough understanding of inventory costing both at standard cost and weighted average as well as valuation issues including technological obsolescence, slow turning stock and product changes. The cost accountant also sees coordination of audit working papers relating to inventory matters and inventory counts at production facilities and branches where required. Position Responsibilities

Senior IT Auditor

Westport Innovations Inc. — Mon, 14 May 2012 10:17:22 PDT

Position Overview Due to the recent expansion of the Internal Audit department, Westport Innovations is seeking a Senior IT Auditor. The Internal Audit Department provides objective assurance of the effectiveness of internal controls, operational assessments/audits and consulting services with the focus on corporate governance, risk management, and improving business operations and controls. Reporting to the Director, Internal Audit, the Senior IT Auditor will be responsible providing an independent assessment of the internal control environment and the design an…

Product Support Engineer [Westport Cryogenic Systems]

Westport Innovations Inc. — Thu, 10 May 2012 18:25:00 PDT

Position Overview The Current Product Support Engineer will support the continuous improvement of our current off-engine fuel system products to improve quality and reduce cost. This will include working within our Change Management process to introduce design improvements, supporting our remanufacturing processes, and troubleshooting design and supplier issues with the product. The key components of the off engine fuel system are the high pressure cryogenic pump, cryogenic tank, hydraulic drive, and high pressure gas systems. Position Responsibilities …

Systems Engineer [Westport Cryogenic Systems]

Westport Innovations Inc. — Thu, 10 May 2012 18:19:10 PDT

Position Overview The Systems Engineer will define the critical requirements for the cryogenic system components (including LNG pumps, LNG storage tanks, hydraulics, and high pressure gas components) and ensure that the system as a whole will meet customer requirements. They are responsible for key technical documentation such as Technical Profiles and DFMEAs and ensuring the Voice of the Customer is represented at each level of the system through managing the flow of requirements. Through the use of analytical tools, the system engineer ensures that the different subsystems and c…

Materials Manager [Westport LD]

Westport Innovations Inc. — Thu, 10 May 2012 18:11:50 PDT

Position Overview Westport LD is launching a new manufacturing plant in Louisville, KY to install Westport WiNG CNG fuel systems on Ford Super Duty pickup trucks. The materials manager will be responsible for inventory, materials scheduling and production scheduling for the plant and will have direct responsibility for overall accuracy of inventory, sufficient supply of materials to support production, daily production scheduling, daily vehicle scheduling, and portering of vehicles to and from the OEM assembly plant. Position Responsibilities

Quality Supervisor [Westport LD]

Westport Innovations Inc. — Thu, 10 May 2012 17:51:58 PDT

Position Overview Westport LD is launching a new manufacturing plant in Louisville, KY to install Westport WiNG CNG fuel systems on Ford Super Duty pickup trucks. The quality supervisor will be responsible for overall production quality for the plant and will have direct responsibility for supervising quality inspectors and maintaining quality systems and procedures, incoming/outgoing vehicle inspections, monitoring and reporting metrics, incoming material quality. Position Responsibilities Supervision of hourly quality department staff, including: daily …

Incentives Specialist

Westport Innovations Inc. — Wed, 09 May 2012 11:39:00 PDT

Position Overview Reporting to the Manager of Government and Regulatory Affairs, this junior position will focus on the research, identification, organization and communication of available grants and incentives for Westport vehicle sales, projects, and initiatives. The role will include the writing and submission of grant proposals for external customers and partners in addition to research and writing support for internal departments. Position Responsibilities The responsibilities of this position include: Support the development of resources a…

Inside Sales [Westport HD]

Westport Innovations Inc. — Wed, 09 May 2012 11:28:29 PDT

Position Overview Inside Sales Support will assist the sales team in meeting Westport HD’s sales objectives. We are a rapidly growing company with a team spirited environment. We are seeking a high energy individual to assist the sales team and sales management. Individual should be a self-starter, motivated, fast learner, and have good verbal and written communication skills. Strong working knowledge of MS Office, in particular Outlook, Excel, Word and Powerpoint, is a must. Position Responsibilities Primary Function: Provide assistance to sales team a…

Junior Accountant

Westport Innovations Inc. — Wed, 09 May 2012 11:18:06 PDT

Position Overview We are seeking an energetic, hands-on self-starter that is results oriented to join our Finance Team in the fast paced challenging role of Junior Accountant. This hands-on position will be responsible for various aspects of the monthly accounting cycle, with a focus on bank reconciliations, accounting for short-term investments, expense reports and corporate credit card administration and related accounting accruals. Position Responsibilities Reconcile all the Company’s bank accounts with the general ledger on a weekly basis Pre…

Program Manager, Product Development

Westport Innovations Inc. — Wed, 09 May 2012 11:14:00 PDT

Position Overview 6 month contract. Position Responsibilities Responsible for delivering program objectives. Ensuring on-time, on budget delivery in accordance with our quality objectives. Preparing a detailed schedule for a complex work scope and managing the schedule and tasks as well as budget allocation from concept through to customer release. Following the gated development process. Establishing program core teams and running core team meetings Ensuri…

Senior Engine Mechanical Development Engineer

Westport Innovations Inc. — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:01:00 PDT

Position Overview We are currently seeking a Senior Engine Mechanical Development Engineer to join our team. Position Responsibilities As a Senior Development Engineer, you will apply your product development talents to advance and improve the design quality of both our engine and fuel supply modules and components of our existing natural gas fuels system. Some of you responsibilities will include the following: Developing 3D concept models and detail drawings of major engine subsystems and…

Instrumentation Technician/Technologist

Westport Innovations Inc. — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:05:44 PDT

Position Overview We are accepting applications from both experienced individuals and recent graduates who are passionate about hands on work in a dynamic and innovative high tech environment, to assist in the procuring, installation, commissioning, troubleshooting of instrumentation, and data acquisition systems. Position Responsibilities Installing, testing, and calibrating instrumentation Specifying and procuring instrumentation. such as flow meters, pressure and temperature sensors, valves etc Perform preventative maintenance on emi…

Mechanical Designer, Fuel Supply Systems

Westport Innovations Inc. — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:52:25 PDT

Position Overview The WCS Mechanical Designer is responsible for the design of key components and assemblies within the Westport Cryogenic System. They will use innovative design approaches to develop creative solutions and improve product performance and durability. They will work closely with manufacturing engineers and suppliers to reduce system costs. Position Responsibilities Design innovative cryogenic (LNG) high pressure gas supply systems; Create high quality production level drawing packages. Justify design decisions through en…

Design Engineer, Fuel Supply Systems

Westport Innovations Inc. — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:39:00 PDT

Position Overview The Design Engineer is responsible for the design of key components, assemblies and sub-systems within the Westport Natural Gas Cryogenic Fuel System. They will use advanced engineering techniques to solve component and system level problems and develop creative solutions to address the product level requirements and improve product performance and durability. They will work closely with other engineers to integrate components and sub-systems into the high pressure natural gas fuel supply system. This includes the mechanical, fluid, heat transfer and electrical a…

Mechanical Designer, Fuel Storage Systems

Westport Innovations Inc. — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:24:00 PDT

Position Overview The WCS Mechanical Designer is responsible for the design of key components and assemblies within the Westport Cryogenic System. They will use innovative design approaches to develop creative solutions and improve product performance and durability. They will work closely with manufacturing engineers and suppliers to reduce system costs. Position Responsibilities Design innovative cryogenic (LNG) high pressure gas storage systems; Create high quality production level drawing packages. Justify design decisions through e…

Senior Internal Auditor

Westport Innovations Inc. — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 10:57:43 PDT

Postition Overview Due to the recent expansion of the Internal Audit department, Westport Innovations is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor. The Internal Audit Department provides objective assurance of the effectiveness of internal controls, operational assessments/audits and consulting services with the focus on corporate governance, risk management, and improving business operations and controls. Reporting to the Director, Internal Audit, the Senior Internal Auditor will be responsible for executing audit projects, process documentation, control evaluation and t…

Administrative Assistant [Westport HD]

Westport Innovations Inc. — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 17:07:21 PDT

Position Responsibilities Calendar management for senior staff Coordinate travel for staff Support to sales offsite sales staff Expenses/corporate credit card reconciliation Booking of large meetings and team events Create agendas, coordinate catering, tours, etc. for outside visitors Proofreading, formatting documents Powerpoint presentation creation and updates Ordering/tracking of promotional items Tradeshow scheduling and coordination Other ad hoc administrative duties as…

Junior Client Support Specialist

Westport Innovations Inc. — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 16:35:00 PDT

Position Responsibilities Responds to user problems for both software and hardware applications, performs installations and modifications. Maintenance and repairs on PCs and mobile devices (Blackberry) and installs software upgrades. Responsible for user training Remote support of overseas users as required Position Requirements Technology related post-secondary diploma or greater. 3+ years in a desktop support role. Experience in customer service and certifications (such as A+ or MCP) an asset. …

Engine Test Technician / Technologist

Westport Innovations Inc. — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:56:17 PDT

Position Overview We are currently looking for Engine Test Technician / Technologist to join our Engineering & Test Services team. Position Responsibilities As a Test Technician/Technologist, you will be responsible for: Preparation, installation and maintenance of internal combustion engines Management of the engine related work Managing and assisting with the coordination of engine test schedules Completing required …

Project Engineer

Westport Innovations Inc. — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 10:35:51 PDT

Position Overview The Project Engineer - will develop and manage plans for: schedules, budgets and resource allocation for our engineering development projects. The project environment is fast paced and requires active change management. Position Responsibilities Preparing a detailed schedule for a complex work scope and managing the schedule and tasks as well as budget allocation from concept through to customer release. Developing and maintaining project documentation, such as Project Charters, funding reports and coordinating, gathering and r…

Project Manager

Westport Innovations Inc. — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 10:28:42 PDT

Position Overview The Project Manager (Facility Ops, Engineering & Test Services) will develop and manage plans for: schedules, budgets and resource allocation for our engineering development projects. The project environment is fast paced and requires active change management. Postition Responsibilities Preparing a detailed schedule for a complex work scope and managing the schedule and tasks as well as budget allocation from concept through to customer release. Developing and maintaining project documentation, such as Project Charters, fundin…

Junior Fuel Systems Engineer

Westport Innovations Inc. — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 10:21:00 PDT

We are currently looking for a Junior Fuel Systems Engineer to join our Engine Fuel Systems team. Position Responsibilities As a Junior Fuel Systems Engineer, you will work within a team of Design and Development Engineers to help advance new product designs and improve the quality of Westport’s existing HPDI natural gas fuel supply components. Applying hands-on problem solving and organizational skills, you will coordinate testing, analyze data and report results. You will communicate directly with other Development Engineers and Technicians on a…

Junior Control Systems Engineer

Westport Innovations Inc. — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 17:07:55 PDT

Position Overview Our Controls Team is currently seeking a Junior Control Systems Engineer who will work in direct relationship with our Product Development Teams. The Junior Control Systems Engineer’s responsibilities include: Design, and release of electrical vehicle components such as sensors, actuators, harnesses. Verification and validation of controls solutions. Improve quality and reliability of the control system. Position Responsibilities The Control Systems Engineer’s responsibilities include: