Lead Structural Design Engineer

Job summary

The Lead Structural Design Engineer acts as the critical link between the client's engineering team and the offshore delivery team, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards and timely delivery of engineering outputs. Key responsibilities include client interface, structural design coordination, and project tracking.

Job details

Title: Lead Structural Design Engineer Location: Mississauga, ON Aero Domain Exp & Onsite & offshore Co-ordination (Must have). Open for FTE 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 (Check in the JD) Senior Engineer / Lead Engineer (only if aligned with JD level) Role Overview The 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 Client Interface & Coordination 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 Structural Design & Analysis Coordination Coordinate design and development of aircraft structural components (fuselage, wing, empennage, interiors, etc.) Ensure Compliance With Aerospace Standards Such As FAR/CS regulations 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 Individaully Execute the tasks based on the requirements Support on the Enovia upload/download/ links creation etc. Tools & PLM Coordination 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 Change Management & MRB Support 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 Manufacturing & Production Support Interface with manufacturing teams for build issues and design clarifications Support concession handling and deviation management Ensure producibility and manufacturability of designs Project Tracking & Delivery Track deliverables, schedules, and milestones Identify risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks Provide daily/weekly status reports to stakeholders Ensure adherence to SLAs and KPIs Quality & Compliance 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 Changement Notes, Charnge request etc. 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 Skill Matrix - Skills Years of Experience & in which Project Total relevant experience in Aerospace Structural Design. No. of years of experience in CATIA V5 3D modeling (not general 3D CAD experience). Experience in CATIA drafting/drawings creation. ENOVIA usage experience

What you’ll do

The Lead Structural Design Engineer acts as the critical link between the client's engineering team and the offshore delivery team, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards and timely delivery of engineering outputs. Key responsibilities include client interface, structural design coordination, and project tracking.

Requirements

Candidates must have a bachelor's or master's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering and possess strong technical skills in aircraft structures and materials. A minimum of 8-10 years of experience in aerospace structural design and proficiency in CATIA V5 are required.

Listed skills

• Control · Preferred
• Technical · Preferred
• Materials Testing · Preferred
• analysis · Preferred
• materials · Preferred
• Teams · Preferred
• Client · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• coordination · Preferred
• Configuration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Structural Design
• ENOVIA
• Configuration Control
• Materials Testing
• Design
• Engineering Change Order
• Product Lifecycle Management
• Aircraft Structures
• Stress Analysis
• CATIA V5
• GD&T
• Manufacturing Drawings
• Design Validation
• Aerospace Standards
• Change Management
• MRB Support

Job areas

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Technology