Senior Specialist Engineer - Victoria - I.M.P. Group International Inc.

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Job Description

The Senior Specialist Engineer - Structures is responsible for the technical development, design, analysis, and approval of aircraft structural repairs and modifications. This role provides high-level engineering expertise in both primary and secondary structures and supports certification activities in accordance with Cascade Aerospace procedures and regulatory requirements. The position reports to the Supervisor, Structures Engineering, and contributes to the development and mentoring of junior and intermediate engineers.

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.

Strive to consistently act in a manner in which reflects Cascade Aerospace's culture and values.

Design and/or approve repairs, modifications, and product developments, focusing on structures in accordance with Cascade's Engineering procedures.

• Develop designs considering the requirements of the customer, certification authorities, and all other project constraints.
• Apply accepted engineering principles and develop innovative methods for solving engineering problems and developing design solutions.
• Follow the systems engineering approach as defined in Cascade's Systems Engineering Manual.
• Provide design guidance to management as required.

Develop engineering data packages in support of airworthiness certification and other department purposes.

• Prepare and/or approve engineering reports and other documents in accordance with Cascade's Engineering Authorization Matrix.
• Liaise with airworthiness authorities to develop certification requirements and data necessary to demonstrate compliance.
• Review and/or approve the work of others.
• Coordinate and supervise the engineering activities of other engineering personnel and outside engineering service providers in development of engineering data.
• Ensure all certification requirements are represented in configuration control and certification data package.

Mentor junior and intermediate engineers.

• Assist with the development of other engineering personnel in the application of engineering principles in developing design solutions.

Apply principles of project management in performing engineering activities.

• Provide technical supervision of the activities of others, in developing the project scope, cost and schedule estimates, and quality requirements.
• Implement actions to re-establish project performance to meet targets.

Provide engineering support to internal and external customers.

Participate in the administrative activities of the engineering department.

Perform other duties as required.

Core Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability and interest in mentoring junior engineers.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team (stress/design/liaison/airworthiness).
• Advanced knowledge of aerospace static stress, fatigue and damage tolerance analysis.
• Strong working knowledge of finite element analysis (FEA), including model validation and verification.

Education

• B.Sc., M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Registered, or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC).
• Eligible for Transport Canada authorization nomination under AWM 505 with a Design Approval Organization; and/or Department of National Defence (DND) authorization nomination under the Technical Airworthiness Authority (TAA) with an Acceptable Design Organization.

Experience

• 15+ years' experience working in an aerospace environment.
• 10+ years' experience in aircraft structural analysis.
• Previous leadership experience is an asset.

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 ofemployment and Pension matching after 6months.
• 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.