SOGECLAIR

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Experimental Design

SOGECLAIR

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Montreal • Canada

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

TypeScript

About the role

  • Design mechanical installations for experimental systems (flight test aircraft, structural or systems test rigs, wind-tunnel models) as part of aircraft development and Defense projects.
  • Design structural modifications and systems on an aircraft required to convert it into a flight test vehicle.
  • Perform design activities using CATIA V5 and Siemens NX.
  • Plan and track design schedules for projects under your responsibility, ensuring adherence to allocated budgets.
  • Interpret aerospace technical requirements to develop robust solutions that meet design criteria while optimizing cost and schedule.
  • Conduct preliminary structural stress analyses on the systems and installations you design.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, serve as a technical leader, influence stakeholders, build strong relationships, and actively contribute to team development.
  • Ensure project delivery by working closely with the experimental shop and actively supporting manufacturing, assembly, and installation phases.
  • Manage priorities effectively in complex environments and confidently present technical solutions to management teams.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field, with a minimum of fifteen (15) years of relevant mechanical design experience in the aerospace sector.
  • Advanced proficiency in CATIA V5 and Siemens NX, as well as Microsoft Office tools, including PowerPoint and Excel.
  • Strong knowledge of structures, materials, and standard components used in the aerospace and industrial sectors; experience designing machined parts, welded assemblies, and sheet-metal parts, as well as familiarity with instrumentation.
  • Excellent understanding of aerospace technical and regulatory requirements, with a proven ability to manage complex projects including planning, budget tracking, and risk management.
  • Recognized technical leadership within multidisciplinary teams, with the ability to influence stakeholders, build strong relationships, and demonstrate accountability, judgment, and a strong team spirit.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage priorities in a dynamic environment.
  • Member in good standing of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) – an asset.
  • Eligibility for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) – an asset.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in French and English – an asset.
Benefits
  • Work in an international, multicultural environment 🌎
  • Access internal mobility opportunities
  • Benefit from continuous training and professional development 🎓
  • Enjoy a comprehensive package of benefits and perks: RRSP (with employer contribution), group insurance (50% employer-paid), telemedicine, 5 flexible mobile days, and an additional week off during the holiday season.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
mechanical designstructural modificationsstructural stress analysisaerospace technical requirementsdesign criteria optimizationmachined parts designwelded assemblies designsheet-metal parts designrisk managementproject planning
Soft Skills
technical leadershipstakeholder influencerelationship buildingteam developmentpriority managementanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillsdecision-making skillsaccountabilityjudgment
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree in Aerospace EngineeringOrdre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) membershipCanadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) eligibility