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Section Chief - Airframe Engineering (Standards, Surfaces & Assembly)

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Airbus

Mirabel, CA · Full-time · C$160,000 – C$220,000

About this role

The A220 commercial aircraft program seeks a Section Chief, Airframe Engineering – Standards, Surfaces and Assembly to join the Materials and Processes team based in Mirabel, Quebec, Canada. Manage a multidisciplinary team responsible for surface treatment engineering, assembly technologies, standardization, eco-design, and testing. Ensure qualification of materials and adaptation of technical solutions to aircraft design.

As Section Chief, lead delivery of client satisfaction projects, industrial optimization, operational efficiency, compliance, specification harmonization, and cost reduction. Meet quality, budget, and timeline requirements while respecting engineering standards. Promote autonomous cross-functional collaboration, mutual support, and collective learning within the team.

Part of the Airframes - Materials and Processes team focused on aeronautical materials and processes. Work in a peaceful, safe region near dynamic Montreal, balancing career opportunities with outdoor activities. Enjoy high quality of life for professionals and families.

Evolve and develop new skills in aerostructures, aeronautics, materials, and processes. Access opportunities for career growth, extensive training, certifications, accelerated development, and national/international mobility. Foster innovation through flexible work modes at Airbus.

Requirements

  • Solid experience in aerostructures and engineering standards
  • Worked in aeronautics, materials, or processes domain
  • Expertise in surface treatments and assembly technologies
  • Knowledge of standardization and eco-design
  • Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams
  • Familiarity with material qualification for airframe design

Responsibilities

  • Manage performance of the engineering, standards, and eco-design team
  • Ensure on-time delivery of deliverables within budget and quality requirements
  • Define and deploy sustainability and environmental business strategy
  • Oversee surface treatment engineering and assembly technologies
  • Lead standardization efforts and specification harmonization
  • Drive eco-design initiatives and material qualification
  • Optimize industrial processes and reduce costs while ensuring compliance

Benefits

  • Annual bonus
  • Group insurance plan
  • Retirement plan
  • Stock purchase plan
  • Hybrid work policy
  • On-site cafeteria
  • Employee Assistance Program (PAE)
  • On-site medical service
  • Over 10,000 e-learning courses available