Composite Aerostructure Designer

Job Description:

As part of the industrialization of the A220 aircraft program with our partner/client, the primary role of the "Composite Designer" is to ensure that the design of the primary structure, secondary structure, and systems installations within their scope complies with technical requirements.

Missions:

• Ensure that the technical scope is strictly respected according to client requirements, program needs, and manufacturing requirements;
• Participate in the design of the primary structure, secondary structure, and systems installations within their scope:

• Make technical decisions related to the design of the primary structure
• Make technical decisions for fixed supports and mobile supports
• Make technical decisions for all system installations assigned to them.
• Make necessary technical decisions concerning the design, manufacturing, installation, and verification of parts and assemblies
• Develop and verify test plans with laboratories. Verify test reports and analyze results

• Prepare key technical deliverables and ensure compliance of technical deliverables according to Airbus Atlantic and client requirements (technical solutions, plan verification, qualification and certification reports, etc.);
• Deliver part plans and installation plans while respecting delivery commitments in terms of time and quality towards clients (internal and external).
• Provide visibility on the technical scope to their hierarchy and the program (technical syntheses, technical progress status, identification of technical risks);
• Participate in the analysis and implementation of changes with the program, supply chain, production, and clients;
• Prepare change incorporation impact analyses;
• Ensure the technical interface with their counterpart at the client as well as the technical interface with suppliers;
• Support the resolution of part non-conformance issues and assembly line problems;

DESIRED PROFILE
Specific Requirements

• Bachelor's/Master's degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering,
• Knowledge of composite and metallic primary structure design (an asset), secondary structure, and systems installations
• Knowledge of aeronautical design processes and methods (AIRBUS Atlantic, BOMBARDIER, AIRBUS Canada Processes and Methods)
• Good mastery of Catia/Enovia, Fibersim
• Experience in design and manufacturing of composite parts
• Experience in design and manufacturing of sheet metal and machined parts would be an asset
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and requirements related to primary and secondary structure manufacturing
• Knowledge of configuration management rules
• Knowledge/awareness of tolerancing (GD&T)
• Good written and oral communication skills,
• Bilingual English / French (verbal and written)

Aptitudes

• Recognized for the ability to work both in a team and autonomously.
• Possesses good interpersonal skills and knows how to adapt communication to the relevant interlocutor, whether internally or with the client they interact with daily. As such, their persuasive strength allows them to argue on technical aspects with courtesy and pedagogy.
• Enthusiastic by nature, enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and finds unexpected and urgent situations stimulating; has the ability to respond with calm and reactivity while delivering quality work.

This job requires knowledge of 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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