Innovation engineer – Engine Specialist

Location: Montreal, Quebec

ABOUT FTAI AVIATION LTD. (NASDAQ: FTAI)

FTAI owns and maintains commercial jet engines with a focus on the Maintenance, Repair and Exchange (MRE) of CFM56 and V2500 engines. FTAI’s propriety portfolio of products, including The Module Factory and a joint venture to distribute engine PMA helps make CFM56 and V2500 engine maintenance simpler, more cost-effective,

significantly faster, and more environmentally friendly. Additionally, FTAI owns and leases jet aircraft which often facilitates the acquisition of engines at attractive prices. FTAI invests in aviation assets and aerospace products that generate strong and stable cash flows with the potential for earnings growth and asset appreciation.

FTAI operates globally and has offices in New York, Miami, Montreal, Singapore. Dubai, United Kingdom and Ireland.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Innovation team at FTAI serves as the company’s strategic hub for developing future technologies. This department not only supports day-to-day operations but also drives initiatives aimed at enhancing financial performance and advancing company technological capabilities.

As an Innovation Engineer, you will be responsible for developing engine system models and contributing to new component designs or new processes.

Responsibilities:

The innovation engineer will:

• Interact with various stakeholders and disciplines (e.g component repair engineering, propulsion engineering, finance, asset management, etc…) to establish statement of work for the proposed new designs
• Analyze the physics of the engine system to generate boundary conditions for the analytical models
• Perform mathematical calculations, finite element simulations, and failure mode effect analysis to evolve the design
• Assess the new design performance with key success factors by testing, inspection or post-processing of numerical simulation results
• Propose new solutions to improve the engine performance or shop floor efficiency
• Create and maintain related documentation for internal and external approvals
• Actively engage in technical discussions and conduct design reviews according to the design development process

Qualifications:

• Mechanical, aeronautical, materials, manufacturing or equivalent engineering degree from an accredited university
• Minimum 5 years of experience with gas turbine engine development, or maintenance, repair, and overhaul of gas turbine engine components
• Knowledge of system modelling such as engine performance model, fluid system model, rotor dynamics model
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
• Microsoft Office proficiency - Excel, Word, Power Point, etc…
• Familiar with CAD software for design, e.g Solidworks
• Strong analytical skills and teamwork skills
• Member or eligible to become member of the “Ordre des Ingenieurs du Quebec”

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiar with gas turbine engine design process
• Familiar with new engine technology development
• Engine testing and test data processing experience
• Familiar with finite element or finite volume simulation software, e.g ANSYS Mechanical or ANSYS Fluent
• Familiar with system modelling software, e.g Amesim, Flomaster

What we offer you:

• Competitive compensation
• Time to recharge with vacation, personal days, holidays, and parental leaves
• Comprehensive Family Medical, Dental and Vision coverage available on your first day of employment
• Virtual Health Care (24/7 access to medical professionals)
• A Wellness Spending Account to aid in your wellness journey
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) which includes free face to face counselling sessions
• Medical Travel Insurance
• Onsite fitness facilities at our main office locations
• A Registered Retirement Savings Plan that includes matching company contributions on your first day of employment, that also includes access to Financial Advisors providing investment advice and comprehensive financial planning

Equal Opportunity Statement:

FTAI Aviation is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. We are committed to excellence in serving all customers, including people with disabilities, and we encourage feedback on the provision of these services .

Language Requirements in Quebec:

Intermediate level knowledge of English is necessary for aeronautical personnel to meet regulatory requirements, understand technical procedures and instructions, and document entries regarding work performed on the aeronautical product for customers outside Quebec.