Lead Structural Design Engineer

Title: Lead Structural Design Engineer
Location: Mississauga, ON
Aero Domain Exp & Onsite & offshore Co-ordination (Must have).
Open for FTE or contract
Can sponsor visa for USC if open to relocate.
Skills Required

Structural Design,ENOVIA,Configuration Control,Materials Testing,Design,Engineering Change Order (ECO),Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

Desirable Skills

Structural Design,ENOVIA,Configuration Control,Materials Testing,Design,Engineering Change Order (ECO),Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

Designation

Associate

Primary Keywords (Must-Have)

• Aerospace Structural Design Engineer,
• Aircraft Structural Design Engineer,
• Structural Design (Aerospace),
• Airframe Structural Design,
• Aircraft Structures Engineer,
• Aerospace Structures Engineer,

Technical Skill Keywords

• Structural Design & Analysis,
• Aircraft Structure Design,
• CATIA V5
• Enovia
• GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing),
• Manufacturing Drawings / Detail Design,
• Design Validation & Verification,

Domain Keywords

• Airframe Design
• Fuselage / Wing / Empennage Structures
• Aerospace Manufacturing Support
• Structural Integrity
• Aircraft Component Design

Experience Filter

• 8–10 years' experience (Check in the JD)
• Senior Engineer / Lead Engineer (only if aligned with JD level)

Role Overview

The Onsite Engineer / Coordinator serves as the critical link between the client's engineering team and the offshore delivery team for aerospace structural design projects. This role ensures seamless coordination, compliance with aerospace standards, and timely delivery of high-quality engineering outputs across aircraft programs.

Key Responsibilities

Client Interface & Coordination

• Act as the single point of contact (SPOC) for the client's structural engineering team
• Coordinate daily interactions with client stakeholders (Design, Stress, MRB, Manufacturing teams)
• Translate client requirements into actionable inputs for offshore teams
• Participate in technical reviews, design discussions, and program meetings

Structural Design & Analysis Coordination

Coordinate design and development of aircraft structural components (fuselage, wing, empennage, interiors, etc.)

Ensure compliance with aerospace standards such as:

• FAR/CS regulations
• Company-specific design practices (e.g., ABD, BAC, DHC standards)

Review and validate:

• 2D drawings and 3D models
• Stress analysis reports
• Modification packages and concessions
• Individaully Execute the tasks based on the requirements
• Support on the Enovia upload/download/ links creation etc.

Tools & PLM Coordination

Work within client PLM systems such as:

• CATIA (V5/V6)
• ENOVIA
• Teamcenter (if applicable)

Ensure proper data management, version control, and release processes

Support issue resolution related to CAD/PLM workflows

Change Management & MRB Support

Coordinate engineering changes (ECR/ECO) and ensure proper implementation

Disposition of non-conformances (Use-As-Is, Repair, Rework)

Ensure timely closure of design queries and shop floor issues

Manufacturing & Production Support

Interface with manufacturing teams for build issues and design clarifications

Support concession handling and deviation management

Ensure producibility and manufacturability of designs

Project Tracking & Delivery

Track deliverables, schedules, and milestones

Identify risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks

Provide daily/weekly status reports to stakeholders

Ensure adherence to SLAs and KPIs

Quality & Compliance

Ensure deliverables meet aerospace quality standards

Participate in design reviews, audits, and compliance checks

Maintain documentation traceability and configuration control

Required Skills & Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's / master's degree in aerospace / mechanical engineering

Technical Skills

Strong understanding of:

Aircraft structures and materials (metallic & sheet metal)

Structural design principles and load paths

Stress analysis fundamentals

Hands-on experience with:

CATIA (mandatory)

ENOVIA

Drawing standards and GD&T

Domain Knowledge

Familiarity with:

Aircraft certification requirements (FAR/CS 25)

Engineering change processes (ECR/ECO)

MRB and concession workflows

Soft Skills

Strong communication and stakeholder management

Ability to work in onsite-offshore delivery models

Problem-solving and decision-making skills

Ability to handle high-pressure project environments

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience working with OEM programs

Experience in digital mock-up (DMU) and clash analysis

Engineering Changement Notes, Charnge request etc.

Key Deliverables

Accurate and timely coordination of structural design deliverables

Zero-defect quality in drawings/models released to client

Effective closure of design queries and MRB issues

Seamless communication between onsite and offshore teams

Typical Work Environment

Client-facing role at OEM or Tier-1 supplier location

Collaboration with global engineering teams

Skill Matrix -

Skills

Years of Experience & in which Project

Total relevant experience in Aerospace Structural Design.

No. of years of experience in CATIA V5 3D modeling (not general 3D CAD experience).

Experience in CATIA drafting/drawings creation.

ENOVIA usage experience