Engineer - Liaison Engineering
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Job Description
The Liaison Engineer provides customer, OEM and production interface for repair and modification issues and manage engineering liaison activities.
Must be eligible to meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Canadian Government Security Clearances.
Major Responsibilities & Duties
Strive to consistently act in a manner in which reflects Cascade Aerospace’s culture and values.
Plan and execute the acquisition of approved data for non-routine repair and modification issues on customer aircrafts.
- Liaise with customers regarding non-routine repair and modification issues to provide and establish customer specific procedures with customer’s engineering departments.
- Liaise with Cascade Aerospace Maintenance Department on non-routine repair and modification issues, establish a repair design, practical design and undertake by examining impact of surrounding structures.
- Create initial repair plan or adjust modification plan designs using CAD, digital pictures, or freehand drawings.
- Liaise with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), concerning non-routine repairs and repair/overhaul enquiries, ensure compliance with applicable aviation regulations and establish recommendations to be approved.
- Remain current with applicable aviation regulations.
- Ability to design repairs or modifications from inception through to design changes
- Maintain compliance with Customer Communication Policies.
Provide interpretation of existing approved repair/maintenance/overhaul data and applicable regulations required.
Perform record-keeping functions effectively and in accordance with all Cascade Aerospace policies and procedures and customers policies and procedures.
Become familiar with and ensure that all workplace conduct is in accordance with Cascade Aerospace’s Human Resources safety and security policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as required.
Core Skills
- Excellent communication skills: both verbal and written English
- Transport Canada AME License or Transport Canada or DND delegation is preferred
- Specific skill and knowledge in performing manufacturing, maintenance, repair and modification of aircraft or systems and components
- Excellent understanding of commercial aircraft practices and repair design
- Ability to be tactful and diplomatic in interactions with others
- Excellent Time Management Skills
- Ability to ensure that approved standards of Quality Control are maintained
- Proven ability to communicate in a constructive manner; explaining processes, negotiating around difficult areas and providing a positive working environment
- Skilled in AutoCAD, Catia or Solidworks
Education
- Aeronautical Engineering Degree, Engineering Technologist Diploma or equivalent
- Aviation Repair Techniques course
- Transport Canada Aviation Rules and Regulations course
Experience
- 1-2 years' experience in customer service environment and aircraft maintenance or manufacturing floor support
- 3-5 years' experience with transport category aircraft in aircraft structures and/or design, ideally with experience in liaison role
Reasons To Apply
- Employee retention and engagement is important to Cascade; we value our employees.
- Comprehensive benefits package provided. Extended benefits and the Employee Resilience Program (all 100% paid by Cascade) are offered after 3 months of employment and Pension matching after 6 months.
- ATO (Approved Training Organization) provides endorsement (type) training & development.
- Company-wide social events and family functions throughout the year.
- Relocation Package available for qualifying candidates.
About Cascade
Cascade Aerospace Inc. is a dynamic, privately-held Canadian specialty aerospace and defence contractor focused on providing long-term integrated aircraft support programs for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), military, government and commercial customers.
All employees are encouraged to realize their true potential and play an active role in fostering an environment of safety, quality, customer satisfaction and continuous improvement. We are a diverse organization that strives to be respectful and inclusive of everyone and to treat employees fairly and equally.
At Cascade Aerospace we strongly believe in the value of teaming - with our employees, our customers, our suppliers, and our communities. It is by "Teaming with the best" and working collaboratively with our many partners that we are able to offer custom-tailored solutions for each customer's unique requirements. Our value proposition is that we build enduring customer relationships, and our strategic focus is customer satisfaction. It is a driver in all our decisions.
Cascade Aerospace is committed to the principle of Employment Equity. Creating an environment where diverse perspectives are valued begins with self-declaration. Count yourself in and self-declare by identifying which employment equity group(s) you belong to. In order to self-declare, please ensure to indicate this in your application, cover letter, or resume.