Bilingual Aerospace Design Lead

Capgemini Engineering; Mirabel; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Capgemini Engineering in Mirabel, QC, is seeking an experienced aerospace design engineer to lead and coordinate engineering efforts for commercial aircraft projects. You will apply best practices, ensure compliance, and drive design reviews and validation end-to-end.

The role requires a decade of design experience, strong CATIA/V5 knowledge, and bilingual English/French capabilities. A hybrid work arrangement and collaborative supplier interface are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aeronautical or mechanical engineering or related field required.
• 10+ years design experience in commercial/business aircraft.
• Excellent knowledge of aircraft structure and system installation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge in mechanics of materials, stress analysis and composite materials.
• Knowledge in design office (design or stress) of aircraft structures (Airframe).
• Extensive knowledge in CATIA V5 or similar CAD software.
• Ability to work autonomously and as a team member.
• Good command of English (written and spoken); bilingual French/English is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Promote and implement engineering best practices and standardization across teams.
• Contribute to process optimization initiatives (tools, workflows, governance).
• Support implementation of Lean principles.
• Drive lessons learned and continuous feedback loops to enhance future deliverables.
• Improve data quality, reporting, and traceability of engineering deliverables.
• Encourage innovation and digitalization (automation, dashboards, tools).

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in aeronautical or mechanical engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

ENOVIA

PLM tools

Job description

Location – Mirabel (hybrid 3 days a week)

You will

• Promote and implement engineering best practices and standardization across teams
• Contribute to process optimization initiatives (tools, workflows, governance)
• Support implementation of Lean principles
• Drive lessons learned and continuous feedback loops to enhance future deliverables
• Improve data quality, reporting, and traceability of engineering deliverables
• Encourage innovation and digitalization (automation, dashboards, tools)

Tasks

• Manage interfaces between components and systems
• Ensure consistency across design solutions and integration constraints

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with client standards, Safety and airworthiness requirements
• Validate that technical outputs meet: Performance requirements and Certification constraints

Planning & Performance Management

• Define and track, engineering milestone and deliverables schedule
• Ensure On-Time Delivery (OTD) and First time right (FTR)
• Identify risks and support mitigation actions
• Interface with engineering teams, suppliers and offshore teams
• Coordinate resolution of technical issues and dependencies
• Ensure alignment across all stakeholders

Design Reviews & Validation

• Lead and participate In design reviews and technical validation activities
• Ensure, Technical accuracy. Compliance with requirements, Availability of supporting evidence

Tools and Environment:

• PLM tools (CATIA, ENOVIA or equivalent)
• Engineering workflows and release processes
• Aerospace standards and certification frameworks

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in aeronautical or mechanical engineering or related field.
• Minimum of ten (10) years design experience in commercial / business aircraft.
• You have excellent knowledge of aircraft structure and system installation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge in mechanics of material, stress analysis and composite materials.
• Knowledge in design office (design or stress) of aircraft structures (Airframe).
• Extensive knowledge in CATIA V5 or similar CAD Software.
• You are able to work autonomously and be a good teammate.
• You have a good command of English language (written and spoken). Being completely bilingual (French and English) is an asset.
• You are an upbeat person with excellent communication and social skills, and a high sense of dedication. You have a willingness to accept responsibilities while acting independently in a fast-paced partner/supplier team environment.