Lead Structural Design Engineer

Title: Lead Structural Design Engineer
Location: Mississauga, ON
Aero Domain Exp & Onsite & offshore Co-ordination (Must have).
Open for Full Time Employment 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
Senior Engineer / Lead Engineer (only if aligned with JD level)
Role OverviewThe 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
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
Coordinate design and development of aircraft structural components (fuselage, wing, empennage, interiors, etc.)
Ensure compliance with aerospace standards such as FAR/CS regulations and 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, and individual tasks based on requirements
Support Enovia upload/download/link creation and related tasks
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
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
Interface with manufacturing teams for build issues and design clarifications
Support concession handling and deviation management
Ensure producibility and manufacturability of designs
Track deliverables, schedules, and milestones
Identify risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks
Provide daily/weekly status reports to stakeholders
Ensure adherence to SLAs and KPIs
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 change notes, change request etc.
Skill Matrix
Total relevant experience in Aerospace Structural Design
Years of experience in CATIA V5 3D modeling
Experience in CATIA drafting/drawing creation
ENOVIA usage experience
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
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