Operations Structural Support Engineer

Flexjet•Peterborough, ON

4d•CA$75,000 - CA$95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Join a global leader in private aviation, offering access to an ultramodern fleet of private aircraft through fractional ownership, leasing and jet cards. Together, our employees in North America and Europe work to provide Flexjet aircraft Owners with the finest experience in private jet travel. Flexjet, an award-winning organization, is looking to add a talented Operations Structural Support Engineer to the team! Responsible for resolving production issues and improving designs for manufacturability while complying with technical specifications and statutory requirements. Incumbent will be involved in design process from concept to kick-off with the main objective to proactively identify and resolve issues before they impact operations. Incumbents operate under general direction and report into an Engineering Lead or Manager.

Requirements

Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
A degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role
Proficient in SolidWorks and AutoCAD
Expertise in design, testing, and risk analysis of mechanical systems and aircraft structures
General knowledge of applicable standards and regulations (in particular CAR525/FAR25 as it applies to aircraft interiors)
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Candidates must be able to adapt to organization changes, new procedures, and new methods.
Candidates must have excellent report writing, problem resolution, communication and presentation skills
Excellent communication and project management skills
Candidates must have excellent soft skills and interact with technicians on daily basis

Nice To Haves

Experience in SolidWorks ePDM
Work experience in aircraft interior completions
P.Eng. accreditation, eligibility for P.Eng., or a foreign equivalent registration
Basic knowledge of AS9100 or similar Quality Management Systems

Responsibilities

Responsible for structures engineering support (research, analysis, planning, integration, and testing) for interior/exterior installations on business, commercial and military aviation aircraft
Responsible for ensuring production teams have a clear understanding of product designs, proactively resolving engineering concerns, and implementing steps to proactively prevent recurring issues on the production floor.
Generates and assembles drawings and documents to support modification and installation of structural and system components on aircraft
Designs and coordinates material and structural repairs
Assists with planning and selection of equipment installation locations
Coordinate and monitor structural/mechanical aspects of project schedule with project managers
May assist in estimating, quoting and planning in support of aircraft modification
Acts as a liaison between engineering and the aircraft integration/installation teams
Maintains a good working knowledge of installations, modifications and structural configurations of aircraft components, fixtures, and associated equipment in accordance with the current engineering packages.
Assist aircraft integration teams with structural planning and fit checks
Interfaces with and maintains good working relationships with suppliers and integration teams
Performs other duties as assigned