Design Engineer, Senior - Mechanical

Design Engineer (Senior) - Mechanical Systems

Location: London, Ontario, Canada (Relocation Required)

The Mechanical Systems Engineer is responsible for type design changes and product development including the creation and review of certification plans, designs, drawings, test plans & reports, design reviews, calculation & analysis, and compliance reports related to aircraft mechanical, powerplant, fuel and environmental systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the mechanical engineering specialists, and mentor intermediate/junior engineers as required
• Implement type design and/or manufacturing process changes related to aircraft mechanical, propulsion and fuel systems to improve, quality, safety, and performance of aeronautical products
• Review engineering change requests and participate in the classification of type design changes
• Develop certification plans for changes to existing type designs or new aeronautical products
• Create and review test plans, analysis reports, design reviews and other substantiating documents
• Design and prepare flight test change orders for test aircraft modifications and installation of test equipment
• Participate in testing (ground & flight), perform post-test analysis, create and review test reports
• Generate and review compliance reports to document compliance to the regulations
• Develop and review engineering, material, and process specifications
• Coordinate with TCCA and/or delegates as required throughout the type design change approval process
• Support Continuing Airworthiness activities including review of technical publications and investigation of occurrences and service difficulties
• Participate in research and development activities for new products or designs.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills & Experience:

• 10 years relevant Aerospace Engineering experience in aeronautical product development
• Knowledgeable in Airworthiness Manual Chapter 523 of the Canadian Aviation Regulations
• Experience performing type design changes to aeronautical products
• Familiar with FADEC engine control systems and software
• Knowledgeable in aircraft controls, landing gear, powerplants, fuel and hydraulic systems
• Experience with CATIA V5, AutoCAD / DraftSight, and Solid Edge
• Proficiency in MS Office products and collaboration tools
• Excellent time management skills
• Works well within a team environment
• Capable of independent decision making
• Able to prioritize tasks based on company needs
• Previous or current delegation experience with a civil aviation authority is an asset
• Previous MRB authority is considered an asset
• Professional Engineering Licence is an asset
• Private pilot license is an asset

Academic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Aerospace and/or Mechanical Engineering

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Store discount
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Application question(s):

• Are you knowledgeable in Airworthiness Manual Chapter 523 of the Canadian Aviation Regulations
• Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

• Aerospace Engineering in aeronautical product development: 10 years (required)

Ability to Commute:

• London, ON N5V 1S2 (required)

Work Location: In person