Aerospace/Mechanical Engineer

I M P Group International Inc.•Rancho Cucamonga, CA

21h

About The Position

The Aerospace/Mechanical Engineer oversees engineering support, repair design, and life-cycle management for the CH149 Cormorant airframe and aircraft structural systems. The role monitors performance and maintenance requirements and recommends improvements to optimize life-cycle costs. It reports to the CH149 Engineering Supervisor (Structures).

Requirements

B.Eng., B.Sc. (Eng.), CET diploma in Engineering Technology, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Clear and effective written and oral communication skills.
Knowledge of airworthiness regulations and standards and military aircraft modification processes.
Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks.
Sound interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with people at all levels within the organization and in outside agencies.
Self-motivated, disciplined, and able to work independently when required.
Ability to logically assimilate information, identify related causal factors, and effectively prioritize multiple tasks.
Must be eligible to meet requirements for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, Secret Level II Security Clearance through PSPC Contract Security Program, and Transport Canada RAIC clearance.

Nice To Haves

Eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer.
Knowledge of the CH149 airframe, systems, drawing system, technical publications, and Electronic Record Keeping System (ERKS).
Current or past authority to approve engineering data.
Current or past airworthiness authority for aircraft design change certification.
Two or more years of experience in an aircraft engineering environment.

Responsibilities

Coordinate delivery of technical advice to Main Operating Bases (MOBs).
Design and develop standard and non-standard repairs.
Conduct and/or peer review or check structural analyses of repairs and modifications.
Communicate and act as a liaison on technical matters with representatives from MOBs, DND, OEMs, Design Support Network elements, and Design Authorities.
Conduct and support aircraft-structure airworthiness risk assessments, including preparing and reviewing Airworthiness Impact Assessments (AWIAs) and Records of Airworthiness Risks Management (RARMs).
Manage tasks for implementing and monitoring corrective actions for structural systems, including in-service difficulty reports, flight safety reports, special inspections, service bulletins, and airworthiness directives.
Prepare and review engineering reports, technical memoranda, and technical directions.
Support the department’s configuration management and data management activities.
Perform airworthiness functions as a recognized Design Engineer when authorized.
Review and approve engineering data within the assigned scope of approval.
Support engineering special projects and initiatives as requested.
Support maintenance program monitoring, maintenance rationalization, and maintenance requirements analysis.
Support identification of performance criteria and objectives for CH149 aircraft structures, monitor in-service performance against those criteria, and conduct technical investigations to identify and correct deficiencies or reduce life-cycle cost.
Provide weekend and after-hours support to SAR Ops in extraordinary circumstances when operationally necessary.
Perform other tasks as assigned.