Chief, Production Engineering

Job Summary

The Chief – Production Engineering leads the Production Engineering organization responsible for manufacturing support, build sequence optimization, tooling coordination, and production issue resolution across DHC operations.

Accountabilities

• Lead and develop Production Engineering personnel supporting aircraft assembly and modification activities.
• Coordinate engineering support for manufacturing readiness and production change incorporation.
• Drive rapid resolution of production non-conformances and build interruptions.
• Support tooling, methods, and production process optimization initiatives.
• Coordinate engineering support during aircraft delivery, ground runs, and flight test activities.
• Drive continuous improvement focused on production efficiency and first‑time quality.

Education Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Systems, Materials, or related Engineering discipline

Experience, Skills And Attitude

• Progressive aerospace engineering experience supporting aircraft development, certification, production, modification, or sustaining activities.
• Strong understanding of Transport Canada, FAA, and EASA regulatory requirements applicable to the role.
• Demonstrated technical leadership, communication, and stakeholder management capability.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Licensed or eligible for licensing as a Professional Engineer in Canada.
• Demonstrates strong aerospace engineering judgement and technical credibility.
• Builds alignment and trust across Engineering, Production, Certification, and Program organizations.
• Drives accountability, execution discipline, and continuous improvement.
• Promotes practical, certifiable, manufacturable, and customer‑focused engineering solutions.
• Contributes to a collaborative, inclusive, and high‑performance engineering culture.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Paid vacation
• Extended health benefits (medical, dental, vision, paramedical)
• Life insurance
• RRSP/DPSP Plan
• Employee and family assistance program

Health & Safety

All employees are expected to maintain strict adherence to Health & Safety Policies and perform key physical tasks of the position, including work in various environmental conditions such as temperature extremes, confined spaces, working at heights, and with or around chemicals. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required, including maintaining a positive fit test when mask use is required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At De Havilland Canada, we aim to be inclusive and diverse and provide equal opportunity for employment. All qualified applicants, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, and disability, are encouraged to apply. De Havilland will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise your Talent Acquisition representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.