Chief Technical Integrator

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in aerospace is seeking a Chief Technical Integrator to drive engineering results and foster innovation. This pivotal role involves providing technical leadership, guiding teams through complex design challenges, and ensuring the successful delivery of aircraft projects on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in aerospace engineering, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead teams in a collaborative environment. Join a company committed to quality and safety while making a significant impact in the aviation industry.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of aerospace experience with a Bachelor of Engineering degree.
• Strong communication skills for complex engineering details.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and leadership on complex engineering issues.
• Lead overall technical design and evaluate engineering performance.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Engineering Judgement

Planning and Execution

Education

Bachelor of Engineering

Relevant Technical Degree

Job description

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (DHC) is a storied name in the aerospace industry, recognized worldwide for its pioneering contributions to aviation and its unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and reliability. Headquartered in Calgary, AB, DHC currently has approximately 1,400 employees across British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario, as well as in markets and distribution hubs world-wide.

Established in 1928, De Havilland Canada has a rich history marked by the development of some of the most iconic and versatile aircraft ever built. These aircraft have served a variety of roles—from bush flying to commercial aviation—and are celebrated for their rugged durability, operational versatility, and excellence in performance.

Over the decades, De Havilland Canada has evolved to meet the changing needs of the aviation industry. Today, we are more than just an aircraft manufacturer; we are a comprehensive aerospace company with capabilities that span design, production, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services. Our operations are supported by a team of skilled engineers, technicians, and industry professionals who are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of craftsmanship and innovation.

Profile

The Chief Technical Integrator drives for Engineering results, makes a meaningful contribution to effective aircraft design and mentors and supports Engineers and other departments. Responsible for technical leadership, innovation, and the delivery of a safe, effective design leading to the successful delivery of aircraft on-time and on-budget. The Chief Technical Integrator provides visibility of key technical issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and leadership on complex issues
• Validate and evaluate trade-offs between designs
• Enable rapid problem-solving and resolution of design challenges while ensuring the team creates industry-leading design solutions.
• Evaluate existing processes for improvement or implement new processes where needed
• Support other departments by facilitating the creation of technical requirements
• Lead the overall technical design
• Drive for execution of Engineering deliverables
• Evaluate Engineering performance and provide input to hiring and team structure

Competencies and Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering degree and/or a relevant technical degree with a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in aerospace
• Ability to communicate complex Engineering details concisely both internally and externally
• Planning and execution of complex engineering solutions
• Sound Engineering judgement leading to innovative solutions having a positive business impact
• Solid understanding of the entire business
• Ability to work under pressure

Success Factors

• Dedicated to promoting an effective, innovative and collaborative team atmosphere and culture with engaged and enthusiastic team throughout Canada
• Exhibiting an outward pride in the company, its leaders and its products in a manner consistent with the customer always being in the room
• Providing clear technical guidance with unambiguous requirements, constraints and expectations defined
• Delivering-to expectations while limiting changes in scope
• Attention to thorough governance and visibility processes with forward-looking risk management
• Executing on personal development and growth, in-line with career objectives and maintaining an effective development and performance plan and persistently holding feedback discussions

At De Havilland Aircraft of Canada (DHC), we are committed to protecting our people, customers, shareholders and the public through Health & Safety Excellence. As such, it is expected that all employees maintain strict adherence to Health & Safety Policies and to perform key physical tasks of the position described in the job description and interview process. This may include but is not limited to the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions including temperature extremes, confined spaces, working at heights and with or around chemicals. Employees are expected to adhere to the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when at work which must include but is not limited to the ability to maintain a positive fit test when mask use is required.

At De Havilland Canada, we aim to be inclusive and diverse and provide equal opportunity for employment. All qualified applicants, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, and disability, are encouraged to apply. De Havilland will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise your Talent Acquisition representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Any offer of employment is conditional on the completion of positive and satisfactory background checks, which may include, proof that you are legally entitled to work in Canada, professional references, verification of employment history, verification of educational background and criminal background checks.