Engineer - MRB Liaison

Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager - Product Definition, the Engineer - MRB Liaison is an intermediate representative in the group responsible for repairs required during the manufacture of the airplane. The Engineer performs Material Review Board duties and provides engineering support across the design, development, publication, assembly, test, installation, delivery and repair of products. When aircraft structure problems are reported, the Engineer seeks solutions, documents corrective actions and signs dispositions on behalf of the engineering department.

Compensation & Benefits

• Shift: Monday–Friday 6:30am–3pm
• Annual Salary Range: $79,000–$99,000 (based on qualifications and experience)
• Health, dental, life and disability coverage
• RRSP group contribution program
• Employee Assistance Program (24/7 confidential support)
• Corporate partnerships (health and wellness, recreation, leisure)
• Company bonus incentive plan (based on years of service)
• Retirement bonus based on age and years of service
• Company events and celebrations throughout the year
• Long‑service vacation cash out at year end
• Recognition program
• Uniform – production allowance
• Work boots allowance
• Prescription safety glasses
• Childcare subsidy

Skills Progression Program to allow clear, transparent, and objective criteria for career progression.

Responsibilities

• Designs and analyzes the disposition of repairs for structural non‑conformances to restore design integrity.
• Rapidly designs repairs based on equivalent strength/stiffness of surrounding structure within a schedule‑driven environment.
• Adheres to company Material Review Board (MRB) and quality assurance (QA) procedures.
• Interacts with inspectors, shop mechanics, other engineering disciplines and management as required.
• Maintains current knowledge of developments in aircraft structures to recommend innovations that improve quality, economy and effectiveness of company products.
• Investigates, analyzes and determines solutions for manufacturing and engineering problems that may hinder or prevent assembly or function of components, based on principles of aeronautical design including function, serviceability, cost, schedule, material processes and assembly limitations.
• Provides written instructions when required by Material Review policies to restore non‑conforming parts and assemblies to the originally designed product integrity and quality.
• Interprets engineering drawings, specifications, policies and philosophies.
• Obtains engineering expert advice and assent on fixes and repairs affecting original engineering philosophy and requirements.
• Assists manufacturing and related departments in an advisory capacity in methods, processes, cost and schedule improvements.
• Maintains close coordination and fosters teamwork with all departments within the company including operations and engineering.
• Investigates, analyzes and provides solutions for corrective action requests involving engineering.
• Pursues a personal development program to maintain competence consistent with state‑of‑the‑art and improvements in fields related to liaison activities.
• Provides the Supervisor with current information pertaining to manufacturing changes, problems or any other matters of significance to the group.
• Advises the Supervisor on manufacturing problems affecting aircraft already delivered to customers and on problems affecting the safety of the aircraft in general.
• Informs design engineering of any feature in the design which could affect safety or make proper assembly difficult or impossible.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Competence in basic stress analysis.
• Excellent knowledge of aircraft structures and systems installation technical requirements.
• Thorough knowledge of aircraft materials and hardware, company practices and standards, as well as aeronautical engineering standards and specifications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, high sense of commitment, and willingness to accept responsibilities while acting independently in a high‑pressure partner/supplier team environment.
• Competence in CATIA V4, V5 and/or AutoCAD to a level sufficient to perform day‑to‑day tasks.
• Current work authorization for Canada is required for all openings.
• Criminal background check required for candidates aged 18 and over.

Experience

Minimum 3 years’ MRB experience in liaison engineering, preferably on Bombardier programs. Design experience in aerospace considered an asset.

Education

Graduate of a recognized technical institute, college or university, majoring in engineering.

MHI Canada Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply. MHICA is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). MHICA will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.