PDP Architecture Specialist / Spécialiste en Architecture PDP

Do you have experience in knowledge management and structuring product lifecycle processes? Do you dream of shaping engineering in the aerospace industry and contributing to a major transformation project? Then this job is for you!

The A220 commercial aircraft program is looking for a Product Development Process Architecture Specialist within our engineering department based in Mirabel (Quebec, Canada), where you will oversee:

• Development and digitalization of product development processes;
• Definition, optimization, and mapping of the engineering and innovation process architecture;
• Management of process interfaces between design, engineering, and manufacturing readiness;
• Support for process owners and cross-functional problem solving related to the product lifecycle;
• Alignment of Step X project methodologies with Airbus enterprise management systems and global engineering standards;

The team organization is established to promote cross-collaboration autonomously, supporting each other and learning collectively.

Your working environment:

The A220 commercial aircraft Programme is headquartered in Mirabel, in the greater Montreal area, where the vibrant city of Montreal is just a stone’s throw away. Known for its peaceful and safe environment, the region offers a high quality of life for younger or experienced professionals and families, perfectly balancing career opportunities and outdoor activities that makes it a truly special place to call home.

How we care for you:

• Financial rewards: Attractive salary, annual bonus, group insurance plan, pension plan and share purchase plan.
• Work / Life Balance: A hybrid working policy (based on operational needs), on-site cafeterias and a highly competitive holiday policy.
• Wellbeing/Health: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Program, on-site Medical Service, access to a public shuttle service between Laval (Montmorency metro station) and Mirabel, and a carpooling application.
• Individual development: Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects with unlimited access to +10.000 e-learning courses to develop your employability, certifications, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility.

Your Challenges:

• Develop and deploy product development process management methodologies and technical knowledge capture systems;
• Create a digitalized, integrated product development process structure for the Step X project based on clear roles, gate reviews, and accountabilities;
• Create and maintain engineering process documentation, ensuring consistency, compliance, and continuity across the digital thread;
• Implement and manage process interface methodologies between R&D, detailed design, quality, and operations;
• Facilitate technical knowledge sharing and break down silos across functional domains within the A220 program;
• Monitor and evaluate development process performance (KPIs covering design cycle times, rework, and schedules);
• Provide training, coaching, and support to product process owners;
• Lead change management activities to help technical teams adapt new methodologies while minimizing disruption.

Your boarding pass:

• You have 5 to 10 years of experience in the aviation industry, with a strong focus on Product Lifecycle Management (PLM / Product Development);
• Holistic understanding of product development phases (concept, integration, testing, industrialization);
• Proven expertise in end-to-end process architecture, mapping, and engineering;
• Proficiency in process modeling standards and tools (BPMN, Sparx EA, or equivalent);
• Strong ability to analyze technical data and solve complex cross-functional problems;
• Demonstrated skills in project management, change management, and influential leadership;
• Team player with a customer-oriented mindset and a creative approach to engineering challenges;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in both French and English.

Due to the sector of activity (aerospace), frequent contacts with Airbus entities worldwide, and interactions with suppliers and clients also located across the globe, proficiency in English is required for this position.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.