**Location: Mississauga, ON | Reports To: Mechanical Engineering Manager

Experience Level: 4-6 Years | Education: Bachelor’s Degree** Position Summary Field Aerospace is seeking a talented Mechanical Design Engineer 3 to join our growing team. In this role, you’ll apply your engineering expertise to design, install, modify, analyze, and test aircraft components and systems. You'll play a critical part in developing innovative mechanical solutions using industry-leading CAD and PLM tools to support mission-critical aircraft modification programs.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced aerospace environment, enjoys solving complex engineering challenges, and is looking to grow in a leadership-oriented technical role.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop detailed 3D solid models, technical drawings, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) for mechanical systems and components.
• Read, interpret, and create technical drawings, schematics, and models using CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).
• Conduct and coordinate engineering analysis to validate designs meet customer, regulatory, and airworthiness requirements.
• Review and check engineering drawings for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with internal standards.
• Evaluate customer design proposals, technical manuals, and specifications to assess feasibility, cost, and long-term maintenance impacts.
• Identify and resolve mechanical and system failures, diagnose design issues, and recommend corrective actions.
• Lead and present technical concepts and design decisions in internal and external design reviews (PDR/CDR).
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and designers.
• Support configuration management and documentation processes within PDM/PLM environments.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 4–6+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, preferably within the aerospace industry.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling (SolidWorks strongly preferred), PDM, and PLM tools.
• Direct experience with aircraft systems design and modification.
• Familiarity with Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR) and Critical Design Reviews (CDR).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach to complex technical challenges.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while also leading and collaborating in a team environment.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and willingness to mentor others.

Why You’ll Love Working Here For over 75 years, Field Aviation has been a trusted name in the international aerospace industry. Established in 1947, we are one of North America’s most experienced and knowledgeable aircraft service providers—supporting both private and public sector clients with a legacy of innovation and excellence.

With more than 500 dedicated employees across four strategic locations—Cincinnati (corporate HQ), Oklahoma City, Toronto, and Patuxent River—we offer comprehensive engineering, modification, and manufacturing services that keep aircraft mission-ready and future-focused.

At Field Aviation, we pride ourselves on our ability to evolve. As aviation continues to transform, so do we—constantly embracing new technologies, adapting to changing mission needs, and setting new standards for aerospace excellence.

Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Additional Note:

Field Aviation is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or other characteristics protected by law.

• All candidates must receive approval under the Canadian Controlled Good Program (CGP) prior to their first day of employment with Field. Following on offer of employment, the candidate will be required to complete the required CGP assessment forms and provide the required documentation in order for Field representatives to confirm the required approval.
• Field must be able to secure specific licenses from the U.S. government permitting the applicant to work on US government/military matters.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted. Please continue to monitor our website and apply for additional positions for which you are qualified and may be of interest to you.