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Location: London, Ontario, Canada Design Engineer (Senior) - Mechanical Systems

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, CALCULATIONS & 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

  • 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

We offer a market-standard salary based on your professional and personal suitability.

If you are interested in this challenging position, we are looking forward receiving your application!

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