Design Engineer - Nacelles

Job Opportunity: Design Engineer - Nacelles
Location: Laval (Quebec)
Company: AAA Canada (assignment for a major organization in aerospace)
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Produce and update technical drawings, 3D models, and technical documentation;
• Apply established engineering principles to support structural design, repairs, and minor modifications;
• Support design reviews;
• Ensure engineering data is accurate, complete, and compliant;
• Support engineering activities related to nacelle components (fan cowls, air inlets, thrust reversers, fairings, acoustic panels, etc.);
• Apply existing knowledge of nacelle structures and continue developing nacelle-specific expertise;
• Support updates to repair development and design;
• Perform basic structural assessments and engineering calculations;
• Contribute to the preparation of justification and technical substantiation documents;
• Provide support for investigations related to non-conformances and service findings;
• Work closely with production and quality departments to ensure designs are practical and feasible;
• Provide technical support to the shop floor and participate in problem resolution;
• Understand and integrate maintenance, repair, and operational (MRO) constraints such as access, tooling, and turnaround time;
• Follow established engineering, quality, and design processes;
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and customer requirements;
• Provide support for audit preparation and technical reviews, as needed;
• Actively develop technical skills in aerospace design and nacelle structures;
• Contribute to the development of best practices in standard repair and engineering;
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Candidate Profile

• You hold a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience;
• You have a minimum of 5 years of relevant engineering experience in the aerospace, manufacturing, and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) sectors;
• You have experience with aircraft structures and/or nacelle systems, strongly preferred;
• You have hands-on experience with CAD tools (CATIA V5/V6 preferred; NX or SolidWorks acceptable);
• You have working knowledge of aerospace materials and basic structural concepts;
• You are familiar with technical documentation and configuration control;
• You have a strong engineering foundation combined with a practical mindset;
• You are able to work with limited supervision on defined tasks;
• You are detail-oriented with strong documentation quality;
• You are collaborative and open to feedback;
• You are interested in developing technical specialization;
• You are bilingual (French and English).

Benefits

• Paid sick-leave days to support your well-being.
• Comprehensive group insurance program.
• Career growth and professional development opportunities.
• Stimulating work environment with large-scale aerospace projects.
• Health, wellness and development program.
• Competitive salary.
• Employee assistance program.
• Free parking.

Ready to contribute to the future of aerospace?
At AAA Canada, we believe in human potential above all. We look beyond resumes: what matters to us is your journey, your expertise and your vision.

AAA is committed to employment equity and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply.

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