Job Description:WE’RE LOOKING FOR A DESIGN/PROJECT ENGINEERLocation: Fort Erie, ONThe Design/Project Engineer is actively participating to Specify, Design, and Integrate vehicle architecture and equipment functions on multiple platforms (mainly H125, H130, H135, H145, and H160). The Design/Project E
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WE’RE LOOKING FOR A DESIGN/PROJECT ENGINEER

Location: Fort Erie, ON

The Design/Project Engineer is actively participating to Specify, Design, and Integrate vehicle architecture and equipment functions on multiple platforms (mainly H125, H130, H135, H145, and H160). The Design/Project Engineer regularly designs new components and installations consisting of both metallic and composite materials and also completes detailed design definitions of new products using CATIA V5. The Design/Project Engineer takes the lead on projects to support new opportunities, new development, and improve or maintain existing aeronautical products.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Leadership 

  • Preparation of estimates, schedules and statement of work for collaborative development projects and/or aircraft completion.

  • Continuous follow-up and monitoring to meet on Time, on Quality, and on Cost objectives.

  • Liaise and coordinate with all company stakeholders 

  • Present and communicate modifications and aircraft configuration during design reviews and other required presentations to various customers

  • Manage subcontracting of engineering activities with third-parties

Vehicle System Architecture and Definition 

  • Define system architecture and function solutions in accordance with engineering operation requirements as elaborated during offer phases to meet customer, airworthiness, general engineering standards and company requirements.

  • Design, integrate and approve the defined solutions

  • Define and review technical documents needed to verify the system architecture.

  • Define and approve verification methods (analysis, tests…), elaborate verification programs including general engineering aspects such as Function Hazardous Analysis, EMI:EMC, general environment, vibrations, thermal analysis (list not limited) and deliver the verification results to Airworthiness team.

  • Provide technical analysis of third-party STCs

  • Assess TC change impact on legacy product (TC and STC) and open projects

Structural Integration Activities 

  • Design, develop, and review technical documents and engineering structural drawings needed to integrate equipment and their associated interfaces.

  • Design layout of aircraft modifications and aircraft configuration for various completions and STC projects

  • Drafting and 3D modeling of installations, assemblies and parts including sheet metal and composite design

  • Check Wiring Diagrams, wire routing and aircraft structure interface (including considerations of EMI/EMC requirements, antenna location/separation requirements, maintainability, etc.)

  • Check airframe design integrations and modifications for structural items such as doors, windows, frames, etc. and for external load items such as cameras, lighting, hoists, cargo hooks, floats, etc.

  • Review Installation Instructions and Instructions for Continued Airworthiness

  • Provide liaison support to various internal and external customers as required for support of aircraft integration and conformity efforts (suppliers, planning, industry, quality, etc.)

EDUCATION & JOB REQUIREMENTS 

Education:

  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or similar

  • Masters of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering considered an asset

  • Professional Engineer’s License (or eligibility) considered an asset

Experience:

  • 5 years’ of experience in vehicle architecture or structural design

  • 2 years’ Experience in project engineering and project coordination

  • Experience interfacing with specialists in a manufacturing environment

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

  • Accurate, clear, and timely completion of tasks necessary to develop aeronautical products.

  • Strong initiative and motivation necessary to work independently and in a team environment to drive development.

  • Ability to learn, understand, and follow department and company procedures

  • Ability to bring the context of long term strategic objectives and goals and apply them to day to day activities and decisions making (keep the big picture in mind).

  • Knowledge of vehicle architecture and system integration

  • Knowledge of  Electrical Wiring Diagram

  • Knowledge of structural aeronautical design constraints

  • Knowledge of aeronautical materials (metallic, composite …), on their characteristics, mechanical properties, manufacturing process, and pro/cons for their use in design

  • Knowledge of helicopter performance and loads applied on aircraft in general

  • Knowledge of verification methods for general engineering aspects (EMI, EMC, vibrations, thermal analysis …). 

  • Knowledge of helicopters fuselage (doors, canopy, cowling …) and airframe design, and inboard and outboard systems (hoist, seats, console ...).

  • Knowledge of structural load / stress analysis is considered an asset

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Helicopters Canada Ltd

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Structure Design & Integration

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Company Details
Airbus
1855 Innovation Blvd.
Wichita, Kansas 67208-2522 USA
www.airbus.com/
1377 Open Jobs Available
Airbus is an international reference in the aerospace sector. We design, manufacture and deliver industry-leading commercial aircraft, helicopters, military transports, satellites and launch vehicles, as well as providing data services, navigation, secure...

Benefits:
We promote an atmosphere that encourages personal and professional development. We offer competitive salaries, an excellent benefit package and a great working environment.

Supported Manufacturers:
Airbus

Supported Models:
A220, A320, A330, A350 WXB, A380
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Job Info
Location
Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada
Type
Permanent
Company Details
Airbus
1855 Innovation Blvd.
Wichita, Kansas 67208-2522 USA
www.airbus.com/
1377 Open Jobs Available
Airbus is an international reference in the aerospace sector. We design, manufacture and deliver industry-leading commercial aircraft, helicopters, military transports, satellites and launch vehicles, as well as providing data services, navigation, secure...

Benefits:
We promote an atmosphere that encourages personal and professional development. We offer competitive salaries, an excellent benefit package and a great working environment.

Supported Manufacturers:
Airbus

Supported Models:
A220, A320, A330, A350 WXB, A380

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