Head of - Airframe Transverse Integration

Do you have engineering leadership experience , have you worked in a complex multidisciplinary environment and would you like to progress and develop new skills? Then this job is for you!

The A220 commercial aircraft Programme is looking for a Head of Airframe Transverse Integration to join our A220 Airframe Engineering team based in Mirabel (Québec, Canada), where you will manage a team of Experts and Program Domain Leaders (PDL).

You will be part of the Airframe Transverse Integration team responsible for / developing technical expertise, optimizing internal processes and aligning local and remote airframe teams on A220 Program objectives, priorities, budget and operational plans.

The team organization is established to promote cross-collaboration autonomously, supporting each other and learning collectively.

Your role as Head of Airframe Transverse Integration will be to manage a multi-discipline engineering team, ensure strategic initiatives are achieved (cost/weight reduction, ramp-up) and provide management direction to meet engineering commitments.

Your working environment:

The A220 commercial aircraft Programme is headquartered in Mirabel, in the greater Montreal area, where the vibrant city of Montreal is just a stone’s throw away. Known for its peaceful and safe environment, the region offers a high quality of life for younger or experienced professionals and families, perfectly balancing career opportunities and outdoor activities that makes it a truly special place to call home.

How we care for you:

• Financial rewards: Attractive salary, annual bonus, group insurance plan, pension plan and share purchase plan.
• Work / Life Balance: A hybrid working policy, on-site cafeterias and a highly competitive holiday policy.
• Wellbeing/Health: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Program and on-site Medical Service.
• Individual development: Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects with unlimited access to +10.000 e-learning courses to develop your employability, certifications, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility.

Your challenges:

• Cultivate a High-Performance Culture: Lead a multi-disciplined operation, fostering an environment where innovation thrives, excellence is paramount, and your team is inspired to achieve continuous improvement.
• Nurture and Empower Talent: Conduct performance assessments, foster the professional development of your team members, and create a dynamic forum for growth where your coaching and guidance will be essential.
• Elevate Knowledge and Expertise: Enable the capture, dissemination, and elevation of critical airframe knowledge (design, stress, materials & processes) across teams, fostering a robust learning ecosystem.
• Optimize Performance with Data: Leverage Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and continuous improvement tools to enhance the airframe function's performance, identifying gaps and implementing corrective actions.
• Champion Technical Resolution: Support and empower a community of experts to tackle the toughest technical challenges. You'll proactively engage with engineering and non-engineering teams to resolve emerging issues, ensuring timely solutions.
• Navigate Complex Priorities: Master the art of managing priorities and, when necessary, lead critical operational trade-offs in the face of scheduling or budget conflicts at the aircraft level.
• Manage Risk and Drive Resolution: Proactively manage the portfolio of risks and opportunities across the airframe perimeter, and efficiently manage escalations to the Program to ensure swift resolution.
• Strategically Manage Budget: Oversee and align macro-level budgets, monitor engineering teams (time, cost, planning), and adeptly manage program priorities and trade-offs at the aircraft level.
• Drive Win-Win Solutions: When identified, expertly take on activities, requirements, and deliverables applicable to all A220 airframe teams, ensuring mutually beneficial resolutions for all involved parties.
• Influence Strategic Direction: Advise and influence leadership to drive significant improvements in operational solutions, leaving a lasting impact on efficiency and effectiveness.

Your boarding pass:

• An engineering degree, or equivalent compelling experience.
• A minimum of 15 years of relevant experience.
• Strong interpersonal, planning, and organizational skills, with the agility to manage multiple priorities, excel under pressure, and align team members towards meeting priorities and critical deadlines.
• Resourcefulness and the ability to find creative ways to achieve desired outcomes, adapting to changing situations and emerging obstacles.
• The ability to deploy continuous improvement initiatives.
• Autonomy, requiring limited supervision in order to achieve desired results.
• Initiative, a strong sense of responsibility and good engineering judgment.
• Fluency in both spoken and written English and French, with the ability to distill complex issues and clearly articulate risks, key actions, and next steps.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team composed of individuals with various backgrounds and different cultures.
• The ability to develop relationships with internal stakeholders, influence external stakeholders and to leverage your network to meet commitments.
• A humble approach, celebrating collective achievements and embracing continuous learning from others.
• A multidisciplinary way of thinking, allowing you to connect various aspects of engineering and other functions.

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.

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