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Airbus

Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense

Composite Aerostructures Designer

Materials & StructuresConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMontreal, QC, CanadaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's or Master's degree, or equivalent, in Mechanical Engineering or Aeronautical Engineering.
  • Knowledge of composite and metallic primary-structure design, secondary structures, and systems installations is an asset.
  • Knowledge of aerospace design processes and methods, including Airbus Atlantic, Bombardier, and Airbus Canada processes and methods.
  • Proficiency with CATIA, ENOVIA, and Fibersim.
  • Experience in the design and manufacture of composite parts.
  • Experience in the design and manufacture of sheet-metal and machined parts is an asset.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes and requirements related to primary and secondary structure fabrication.
  • Knowledge of configuration-management rules.
  • Knowledge of, or awareness of, tolerancing and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
  • Bilingual written and spoken English and French.
  • Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
  • Ability to adapt communication to internal and client audiences and explain technical positions clearly.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure the technical scope complies with customer requirements, program needs, and manufacturing requirements.
  • Contribute to the design of primary structures, secondary structures, and systems installations within the assigned scope.
  • Make technical decisions related to primary-structure design, fixed and moving supports, and assigned systems installations.
  • Make technical decisions concerning the design, manufacture, installation, and verification of parts and assemblies.
  • Develop and verify test plans with laboratories, review test reports, and analyze results.
  • Prepare key technical deliverables and ensure they comply with Airbus Atlantic and customer requirements, including technical solutions, drawing verifications, and qualification and certification reports.
  • Deliver part drawings and installation drawings on time and to the required quality standards.
  • Provide management and the program with technical-scope visibility, technical progress updates, and identification of technical risks.
  • Participate in the analysis and implementation of changes with the program, supply chain, production, and customers.
  • Prepare impact analyses for incorporating changes.
  • Serve as the technical interface with the customer counterpart and with suppliers.
  • Support resolution of part nonconformities and assembly-line problems.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of composite and metallic primary-structure design, secondary structures, and systems installations.
  • Experience in the design and manufacture of sheet-metal and machined parts.

About the Company

Airbus

Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense

Airbus designs and manufactures a wide range of aerospace products, including commercial airplanes, helicopters, defense systems, and space technologies. Its aircraft and rotorcraft are built with integrated airframes, propulsion, avionics, and digital systems to carry passengers, cargo, or conduct military missions, while its space division covers satellites, orbital infrastructure, launch services, and secure communications. Airbus differentiates itself with an end-to-end portfolio across commercial, defense, and space, a global manufacturing and services network, and a focus on sustainability and digital transformation. Its goal is to enable global mobility and connectivity while reducing aviation’s environmental impact through sustainable aviation and collaborative innovation.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Blagnac, France
Founded
1970

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