Development Engineer / Development Engineering Specialist

Company Information

 Stelia Aerospace North America Inc., an affiliate of the Airbus Group of Companies, is an aerospace and defence company specializing in the design, development, and manufacturing of composite components and assemblies. Headquartered in Lunenburg, NS, and with a site in Mirabel, QC, we operate more than 150,000 sq feet of facilities dedicated to operations, manufacturing and administration. 

Our people are our greatest asset. We welcome qualified candidates who are passionate, positive, team oriented, improvement focused, and willing to grow and develop their career. If you join us, you will find an environment that is rewarding, and a culture that is inclusive and welcoming.

Primary Purpose:

To provide Engineering support, direction and guidance in the setup and implementation of new product(s)/process(es) and revisions or modifications to existing product(s)/process(es).

Accountabilities:

• Manage and execute technical and project management activities to implement new product or changes to existing product       

• Establish Configuration Control of assigned product(s)/process(es) 
• Defining Development Plans 
• Execute Qualification activities 
• Work with Design Group to develop designs required to support implementation (part, tooling and shop aids) 

• Perform Continuous Learning activities to expand knowledge of existing and new products/processes/equipment in line with the business strategy        

• Review Engineering specifications, publications, manufacture methods, to expand existing knowledge 
• Perform Research into new process techniques, equipment, materials, software, etc. that provides value to the business

Qualifications:

• Degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or equivalent from a recognized Post-Secondary Institution 
• Completion of or ability to attain a Professional Engineering Designation 
• 7 years’ experience (minimum 5 years in a manufacturing environment)  
• Aerostructures and composite Manufacturing processes experience an asset

• Composite Layup, Winding and Fiber Placement
• Composite Trimming and Machining 
• Bonding, Sealing, Hardware installation (Composite and Metal Structures)
• Finish application (Composite and Metallic Structures) 
• Inspection techniques (Metrology, Non Destructive Inspection, etc.)

• Excellent Communication skills, both written and oral

• Focus on Technical writing 

• Project Management skills 

• Scheduling/planning, budget and resource management, work breakdown and estimation, progress reporting, lessons learned. 

• Experience using CAD/CAM software    

• CATIA V5 preferred
• CATIA Composite Workbench, FiberSIM an asset. 

• Knowledge/Training with various production philosophies (LEAN, JIT, 5S, etc)
• Experienced using MS suite of products.    

Level of Authority:

• Give engineering direction.
• Approval of Production Documents and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Material Review Board disposition.

Direct Reports:

• N/A