Director of Engineering

Job Description:

The main mission of the Director of Engineering is to ensure technical governance and compliance with standards (HSE, business rules, certification requirements), guarantee program performance (compliance with budgets and deliverable compliance), drive digital transformation, and develop engineering skills, while demonstrating strategic thinking and high emotional intelligence to unite teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Governance and Compliance: Ensure compliance with Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) standards, business rules, technical and certification requirements. Guarantee technical coherence, harmonization of methods and tools, and monitoring of departmental processes.
• Performance Management: Ensure compliance with program budgets and schedules. Guarantee the compliance of engineering deliverables (definition, technical solutions, certification reports) and manage the processing of deviations. Define, jointly with Quality, action plans to guarantee the airworthiness of products delivered with definition gaps.
• Transformation and Continuous Improvement: Drive digital transformation and the integration of new engineering tools (Industry 4.0). Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing quality.
• Program Support and R&D: Produce impact analyses to support change requests (internal and external) and associated definition changes. Support activities related to calls for tenders and R&D for the Canadian subsidiary. Develop and validate testing plans with laboratories.
• Skills Development: Define recruitment and subcontracting utilization strategies. Implement a training program to develop technical engineering skills in line with strategic needs.
• Collaboration and Visibility: Promote an inclusive work environment and foster talent retention. Work closely with the Manufacturing, Quality, Methods, and Procurement departments. Provide visibility to management and the program (technical summaries, progress status, risks and opportunities). Support Airbus' global sustainable development initiatives.

Desired Profile

The profile sought for the Director of Engineering position requires a blend of technical expertise, significant experience, and strong leadership skills.

Education and Experience

• Holder of a bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical or aeronautical engineering (or equivalent)
• Member in good standing of the Ordre des Ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ).
• 15 years of equivalent experience in similar functions and in the aeronautical sector.

Technical Knowledge and Tools

• Mastery of aeronautical design processes and methods (including those of AIRBUS Atlantic, BOMBARDIER, and AIRBUS Canada).
• In-depth knowledge of stress analysis and certification of primary and secondary structures and systems installations.
• Knowledge of airworthiness requirements (TCCA, FAA, EASA) and configuration management rules.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, manufacturing requirements, and the consideration of tolerancing for parts and assemblies.
• Mastery of computer-aided design (CAD) and product lifecycle management (PLM) tools, such as Catia V5/V6, 3DExperience, or Enovia.

Skills and Leadership

• Very advanced bilingualism (English/French, verbal and written) and good communication skills.
• Strategic mindset, strongly results-oriented, and pronounced business sense (ability to analyze decision-making impacts).
• Strong change management skills and mastery of continuous improvement principles.
• Capacity for thought and intervention in a matrix environment (stakeholders, suppliers, clients, plants on multiple continents).
• Manifest leadership, high emotional intelligence, and ability to inspire and motivate highly qualified engineering teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle unexpected situations with calm and responsiveness, and unite beyond the hierarchical link.

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.