Alternative Fuels Product Engineer

GFI, a Westport Fuel Systems company, designs and manufactures a comprehensive product mix of alternative fuel components for applications in the light and heavy-duty vehicle and industrial segments globally. This product mix includes Hydrogen (H2) components such as pressure regulators, tank valves, PRD's, PRV’s, shutoff valves and integrated systems for a wide range of automotive and non-automotive applications, including Fuel Cell vehicles.
About the Role
The Alternative Fuels Product Engineer supports the design, development, validation, and launch of hydrogen (H2) and compressed natural gas (CNG) components for global vehicle and industrial applications. This role contributes to Westport Fuel Systems’ growth in the alternative fuels market by delivering reliable, compliant, and cost‑effective product solutions through hands‑on engineering, testing, and cross‑functional collaboration.
Responsibilities
Design tasks for assigned H2 & CNG projects, from concept generation, through development, to production optimization, product launch and field support.
Design tasks for electronic shut-off valves and proportional valves for use in H2 and CNG applications.
Improve and cost reduce existing products.
Participate & lead when necessary the planning and execution of product validation (DVP&R).
Benchmark existing internal and competitor’s components and systems.
Analyze internal test data to iterate/improve designs.
Process field issue data to determine root cause and improve design.
Provide technical support to purchasing, production, customer service and quality assurance.
Conduct development testing in a lab environment, analyze data and document results.
Champion 8

Ds, working closely with the cross functional team.
Create and update DFMEA’s.
Understand and apply APQP principles.
Prepare and present technical presentations for internal and external customers.
Qualifications
Effective communication skills & ability to work within a team.
Organized and ability to drive issue resolution.
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.

Experience with Solid Works is considered an asset.
Demonstrated experience creating detailed 2D drawings using GD&T.

Experience with Product Data Management (PDM) systems such as Solid Works EPDM is considered an asset.

Experience with design of high-pressure components/valves/actuators is considered an asset.

Experience with design of electronic shut off valves and proportional valves is considered an asset.
Understanding of industry & regulatory requirements is considered an asset.
Tier 1 or Tier 2 Automotive experience is an asset.
Places importance on attention to detail and maintaining high quality standards.
Capable of working in a pro-active manner with minimal supervision.
Ability to respond to frequent demands in order to meet deadlines.
This position performs some sedentary office work and requires the ability to move throughout the building to interact with others. This position uses a computer terminal to access, input and retrieve data. This position may occasionally require travel.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Westport Fuel Systems is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.

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