Structures Design Integrator (Mid Level)
- Montreal, QC, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- Experience: Typically 5+ years of relevant aerospace engineering experience with a strong emphasis on 3D airframe structural design and integration.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
We are seeking a Structures Design Integration Engineer to lead significant airframe work packages and solve complex structural design challenges. In this role, you will drive airframe structural definition across metallic and composite primary and secondary structures - from initial concept through detail design, manufacturing integration, and certification support. You will serve as a cross-functional technical focal point, balancing load paths, weight, producibility, maintainability, and cost.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Structural Design & Definition:
- Develop and review 3D CAD models, structural layouts, assembly/installation drawings, and detail drawings for assigned airframe zones.
- Define metallic and composite structural parts, joint configurations, structural interfaces, fastening strategies, and geometric tolerances (GD&T).
- Apply rigorous structural design principles to optimize load paths, weight efficiency, manufacturing producibility, and in-service inspection/maintainability.
- Technical Integration & Cross-Functional Alignment:
- Coordinate structural definition with stress analysis, materials & processes (M&P), systems installation, aerodynamics, interiors, and manufacturing engineering.
- Lead spatial interface integration, trade studies, and physical clash resolution across structural and system boundaries.
- Present design maturity, assumptions, and open items in formal internal and external design reviews.
- Design Maturity, Compliance & Operations Support:
- Provide traceable design definitions, drawing release packages, and technical rationales to support structural substantiation and airworthiness certification.
- Investigate manufacturing non-conformances, supplier issues, and field defects; execute root-cause analysis (RCCA) and implement corrective design actions.
- Manage engineering change notices (ECNs), perform impact assessments, and maintain strict configuration management within the PLM environment.
- Work Package Leadership & Mentorship:
- Lead assigned structural work packages, coordinating deliverables, schedules, and interface requirements across contributors.
- Formulate and substantiate engineering recommendations for complex structural issues to present to project leadership.
- Conduct peer reviews of drawings, share design best practices, and coach junior engineers within the discipline.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Structural, or a related engineering discipline (or equivalent relevant engineering technology degree/experience).
- Experience: Typically 5+ years of relevant aerospace engineering experience with a strong emphasis on 3D airframe structural design and integration.
- Technical Knowledge:
- Solid understanding of aircraft structural configurations, metallic and composite joint mechanics, structural fasteners, GD&T, and aerospace materials/processes.
- Familiarity with airframe manufacturing methods, structural assembly sequences, inspection criteria, and airworthiness certification fundamentals.
- Tools & Systems:
- Proficiency in CATIA V5 (Part Design, Generative Shape Design, Assembly Design) and ENOVIA; experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter is an asset.
- Working knowledge of PLM systems, product definition, and engineering change processes.
- Core Competencies:
- Clear, concise technical communication and presentation skills.
- Strong analytical problem-solving skills with a highly collaborative approach across engineering disciplines.
- Proven ability to prioritize tasks, deliver technical work packages, and provide guidance to team members.
- Languages: Fluency in English is required; French language skills are considered an asset.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead airframe structural design work packages from concept through detail design, manufacturing integration, and certification support, producing and reviewing CAD models, layouts, and drawings for metallic and composite structures. Coordinate cross-functional interfaces, resolve design and manufacturing issues, manage engineering changes and configuration, and mentor junior engineers.
Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, structural, or a related engineering discipline (or equivalent relevant education or experience) and typically at least five years of relevant aerospace engineering experience are required. Candidates should have airframe structural design and integration expertise, knowledge of metallic and composite structures and aerospace manufacturing, and proficiency with CATIA V5 and ENOVIA; English fluency is required.
Skills
- Airframe Structural Design
- 3D CAD Modeling
- CATIA V5
- ENOVIA
- Metallic Structures
- Composite Structures
- Joint Mechanics
- Structural Fasteners
- GD&T
- Load Path Optimization
- Systems Integration
- Clash Resolution
- Root-Cause Analysis
- Configuration Management
- Engineering Change Management
- Work Package Leadership
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Categories
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Airframe Structural Design
- Structural Integration
- Metallic Structures
- Composite Structures
- Primary Structures
- Secondary Structures
- 3D CAD
- CATIA V5
- ENOVIA
- Siemens NX
- Teamcenter
- PLM
- GD&T
- Structural Fasteners
- Joint Mechanics
- Load Paths
- Aerospace Materials And Processes
- Manufacturing Integration
- Structural Assembly
- Airworthiness Certification
- Structural Substantiation
- Spatial Interface Integration
- Trade Studies
- Clash Resolution
- Root-Cause Analysis
- Corrective Design Actions
- Engineering Change Notices
- Configuration Management
- Design Reviews
- Work Package Leadership