Engineer - Structures
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"Cascade Aerospace is one of Canada's leading specialty aerospace and defence contractors - a place where we do cool things for great customers!" We invite you to consider a career with us - come, experience our creative, innovative, and performance-based company!
Job Description
The Engineer – Aircraft Structures is responsible for the technical development, in-service support, modifications and repair designs of Cascade Aerospace products and services, with a focus on Aircraft Structures Engineering.
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.
Design of repairs, modifications, and product developments, focusing on structures and equipment installations in accordance with Cascade’s Engineering Procedures Manuals (EPM) and Design Approval Procedures Manual (DAPM).
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Support the development of designs considering the requirements of the customer, certification authorities, and all other project constraints.
- Evaluate data provided and acquires additional data in order to develop required design solutions.
- Provide structural integrity data interpretation, analysis, and maintenance program deviation recommendations.
- Apply accepted engineering principles and develop innovative methods for solving engineering problems and developing structural design solutions.
- Research and evaluate specifications, vendor products, and outside services.
- Support in the development of junior engineering personnel in the application of engineering principles in developing design solutions.
- Provide design guidance to management as necessary.
Develop engineering data packages in support of airworthiness certification and other department purposes.
- Prepare engineering reports and other documents.
- Review the work of others.
- Ensure all certification requirements are represented in configuration control and certification data package.
Support BD and Engineering Department marketing and sales efforts as necessary.
Provide engineering support to internal and external customers as necessary.
Participate in the administrative activities of the engineering department.
Become familiar with and ensure that all workplace conduct is in accordance with Cascade Aerospace’s Human Resources safety and security policies and procedures.
Eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer in BC or equivalent professional designation.
Perform other duties as required.
Core Skills
- Excellent communication skills: verbal and written
- Subject matter expert
- Logic and analytical skills
- Airworthiness and design code comprehension
- Risk, failure mode and effects, reliability analysis
- Leadership, mentoring and organizational management in advanced technology
- Goal to obtain Transport Canada or DND delegation
Education
B.Sc. in Aeronautical/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent education and experience.
Experience
3 to 5 years' experience working in an aerospace environment
Experience with C130 aircraft preferred
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.