De Havilland Aircraft of Canada is seeking experienced and highly skilled Structures Engineers to join our Engineering team. This role is ideal for a professional with deep expertise in aircraft structural design and development, including advanced drafting and 3D modelling using CATIA V5, and a strong understanding of structural analysis principles. The candidate must also possess a solid working knowledge of configuration management practices and tools as applied to aerospace product development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of detailed 3D models and 2D drawings of aircraft structural components and assemblies using CATIA V5.
• Provide technical oversight and mentorship to junior engineers in areas of design, modelling, and drafting best practices.
• Perform and support preliminary and detailed structural analysis, including basic hand calculations and support to FEA analysts.
• Ensure compliance with certification requirements and integration of airworthiness regulations (TCCA, FAA, EASA) into structural design solutions.
• Work cross-functionally with Stress, Materials & Processes, Production, and Certification teams to deliver complete, manufacturable, and certifiable structural designs.
• Participate in and lead design reviews, incorporating feedback from multi-disciplinary stakeholders.
• Support the resolution of production, flight test, and in-service structural issues with rapid and practical engineering solutions.
• Apply best practices in configuration management, including change control, traceability, and document/version management across multiple systems and programs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in aircraft structural design, with demonstrated involvement in all phases of product lifecycle development.
• Expertise in CATIA V5 (including Part Design, Assembly, Drafting, Generative Shape Design modules).
• Strong understanding of aircraft structural analysis, including static strength, fatigue, and damage tolerance.
• Familiarity with FEA tools and methodologies (e.g., NASTRAN, Patran, HyperMesh) is an asset.
• Deep understanding of aerospace materials, joining techniques, and production processes.
• Proficiency in configuration management principles and tools such as ENOVIA, SmarTeam, or similar PLM/PDM systems.
• Experience managing design changes, maintaining configuration baselines, and applying rigorous version control practices.
• Strong communication, leadership, and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with legacy aircraft platforms, modifications, or afterspanet support.
• Working knowledge of certification documentation processes, including DER support.
• Experience in design-to-cost and design-for-manufacturing approaches.