Chef de section, Ingénierie Aérostructure - Standards, Surfaces et Assemblage / Section Chief, [...]

Overview

We are seeking a Head of Airframe Engineering – Standards, Surfaces and Assembly (f/m) to join our Materials & Processes, Airframe team in Mirabel (Québec, Canada). The role involves leading a multidisciplinary team responsible for surface treatment engineering, assembly technologies, standardization, design for environment and testing.

Responsibilities

• Managing the engineering team's performance to ensure deliverables are met on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Defining and deploying a sustainability and environmental strategy for the A220 aircraft, collaborating with Airbus European counterparts.
• Engaging with global engineering teams and stakeholders to achieve program objectives for cost reduction, ramp‑up, and customer satisfaction.
• Acting as a change agent to integrate the A220 programme, deploying hardware standardization processes, and creating engineering manuals.
• Leading the multidisciplinary team using KPIs, implementing corrective actions, and fostering team growth through performance assessments.
• Cultivating an environment that promotes excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement within a multi‑disciplined operation.
• Applying and improving Airbus standards and best practices leveraging the A220 benchmark lessons learned and Airbus Commercial standards.
• Identifying new business opportunities by outsourcing recurring, repetitive, or low value‑added engineering activities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent relevant experience.
• Solid experience (minimum 8 years) in engineering standards or design‑related activities.
• Knowledge of aerospace environmental regulations (e.g., REACH) and R&D activities, including Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) usage.
• Proficiency in aircraft program development and sustaining engineering activities.
• Strong project management skills, able to prioritize effectively and align team members towards meeting commitments.
• Recognized leadership skills demonstrating the ability to build, inspire, and steer a cross‑functional team in a changing environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, resourceful, and able to simplify complex issues.
• Advanced proficiency in English and French (oral and written).

Travel Requirements

May involve some travel worldwide. Occasional travel within the Americas and overseas. Possible on‑call duties during weekend and/or holiday seasons.

Benefits

• Attractive salary, annual bonus, group insurance plan, pension plan and share purchase plan.
• Hybrid working policy, on‑site cafeterias and a highly competitive holiday policy.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discount program and on‑site medical service.
• Unlimited access to over 10,000 e‑learning courses, certifications, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility.

Company & Application

Airbus Canada Limited Partnership. Permanent. Professional – Materials & Processes. The company encourages a diverse and inclusive working environment. Application confidentiality is respected by Airbus.