Design Engineer – Aerostructures (Aircraft)

About the role

We are looking for a Design Engineer specialized in aerostructures to join our Montreal team. The role will support the design, integration and definition of primary and secondary aircraft structures for new programmes and in‑service aircraft, ensuring manufacturability and airworthiness.

Key responsibilities

• Create and maintain 3‑D digital mock‑ups of primary and secondary aerostructure components using CATIA.
• Develop designs from concept through production, producing 2‑D engineering drawings and working instructions.
• Validate that designs meet fit, form, function, manufacturability and airworthiness requirements.
• Provide accurate design data to stress, weight and certification teams.
• Support manufacturing, production and in‑service operations with continuous engineering assistance.
• Manage product structures in CAD and PLM environments, investigate complex design issues and propose technical solutions.
• Identify design risks, pursue weight‑optimisation opportunities and participate in design reviews.
• Act as a technical reference and mentor junior engineers when required.

Required profile

• University degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related field.
• At least 5 years of hands‑on experience designing aircraft primary or secondary structures.
• Proven experience with metallic and composite aerostructure design.
• Eligibility to work in Canada (citizen, permanent resident or valid work permit).

Required skills

• CATIA (advanced modelling)
• ENOVIA or comparable PLM tool
• Creation of 3‑D models and 2‑D engineering drawings
• Knowledge of manufacturability and airworthiness compliance
• Ability to support stress, weight and certification activities