Loads & Dynamics

Aircraft Loads 20 years of relevant experience in the loads domain within the aerospace industry Technical approver and reviewer Support DR&O development (design requirements and objectives) Location – BA - Montreal JD: In your role, you will: · Lead and coordinate the execution of activities within the Loads group · Define the scope of work and validate the level of effort · Ensure work quality (First Time Right) by providing timely and continuous guidance to Loads group personnel · Act as a peer reviewer and technical approver · Ensure a common approach across various programs · Take ownership of problem resolution within the Knowledge Domain for all product lines · Lead and coordinate the aircraft-level investigation and problem-solving process using the Problem-Solving Sheet (PSS) methodology and close the loop by documenting lessons learned · Maintain a strong relationship with the leadership team to advise and provide constructive feedback · Lead and coordinate Loads group activities related to the Knowledge Domain, strategic technology development, and innovation · Define a vision, strategy, and development plan for the Loads group Knowledge Domain · Plan, update, and expand the Loads group section in Bombardier’s Engineering System (BES) · Develop and document Loads group activities in Bombardier manuals and ensure compliance with BES processes and best practices · Propose the implementation of technical innovations based on industry trends through advanced design and strategic technology · Lead and influence strategic technology initiatives related to loads and stay informed about new technologies to reduce loads · Provide advice and recommendations on emerging techniques to improve aircraft efficiency, process efficiency, reduce loads analysis cycle time, while maintaining quality standards · Lead and coordinate talent development within the Loads group · Identify and develop engineers and DADs in the loads domain · Identify skill gaps and plan/manage their closure · Focus on training new employees · Lead and coordinate discussions with Bombardier Defense and external suppliers · Influence continuous improvement of the loads assessment process · Act as the official spokesperson for the Loads group in discussions with Bombardier Defense and external customers · Lead efforts for development, validation, and verification of Loads group requirements · Support DR&O development · Define the company approach for new regulatory elements · Recommend new, more cost-effective engineering solutions · Identify cost-saving opportunities for programs in collaboration with the procurement group Qualifications As our ideal candidate: · You hold a bachelor’s degree in aeronautics or mechanical engineering. Higher education is an asset · You have over 20 years of relevant experience in the loads domain within the aerospace industry · You have more than 10 years of experience leading a team of engineers working on loads assessments, from planning and execution to risk management and project delivery · You possess strong organizational skills for planning work activities and tracking task execution within budget and schedule constraints · You demonstrate sound judgment to optimize work scope and define the appropriate quality level · You have a good understanding of FAR 25 certification requirements. A strong working relationship with Canadian, European, and U.S. certification authorities is an asset · You have solid experience in static and dynamic aeroelastic loads analysis · You possess strong analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, communication skills (both written and verbal), and the ability to work under pressure · You have excellent interpersonal skills · You are recognized as an expert in the loads domain