Lead Structural Design Engineer

Accord Technologies Inc; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Accord Technologies Inc. in Mississauga, ON, seeks an experienced Lead Structural Design Engineer to supervise aerospace structural design efforts across on-site and offshore teams.

You will ensure compliance with aerospace standards and manage design deliverables through CATIA V5/ENOVIA PLM workflows. The role requires strong leadership, busy project environments, and delivery of high-quality drawings and analyses for airframe components such as fuselage and wings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in aerospace / mechanical engineering.
• Strong understanding of aircraft structures and materials (metallic & sheet metal).
• Hands-on experience with CATIA (mandatory), ENOVIA, drawing standards and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Act as SPOC for the client’s structural engineering team.
• Coordinate daily interactions with client stakeholders (Design, Stress, MRB, Manufacturing).
• Translate client requirements into inputs for offshore teams.
• Participate in design reviews, technical discussions and program meetings.
• Coordinate design and development of aircraft structural components (fuselage, wing, empennage).
• Ensure compliance with FAR/CS standards and company design practices.
• Review and validate drawings, models, and stress analyses; manage amendments.

Skills

Structural Design

ENOVIA

Configuration Control

Materials Testing

Engineering Change Order (ECO)

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

CATIA V5

GD&T

2D Drawings

3D Models

Stress Analysis

Design Validation & Verification

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

ENOVIA

Teamcenter

Job description

Title: Lead Structural Design Engineer

Location: Mississauga, ON

Aero Domain Exp & Onsite & offshore Co-ordination (Must have).

Open for Full Time Employment or contract

Can sponsor visa for USC if open to relocate.

Skills Required

• Structural Design, ENOVIA, Configuration Control, Materials Testing, Design, Engineering Change Order (ECO), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

Desirable Skills

• Structural Design, ENOVIA, Configuration Control, Materials Testing, Design, Engineering Change Order (ECO), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

Designation

Associate

Primary Keywords (Must-Have)

• Aerospace Structural Design Engineer
• Aircraft Structural Design Engineer
• Structural Design (Aerospace)
• Airframe Structural Design
• Aircraft Structures Engineer
• Aerospace Structures Engineer

Technical Skill Keywords

• Structural Design & Analysis
• Aircraft Structure Design
• CATIA V5
• Enovia
• GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
• Manufacturing Drawings / Detail Design
• Design Validation & Verification

Domain Keywords

• Airframe Design
• Fuselage / Wing / Empennage Structures
• Aerospace Manufacturing Support
• Structural Integrity
• Aircraft Component Design

Experience Filter

• 8-10 years experience
• Senior Engineer / Lead Engineer (only if aligned with JD level)

Role Overview

The Onsite Engineer / Coordinator serves as the critical link between the client’s engineering team and the offshore delivery team for aerospace structural design projects. This role ensures seamless coordination, compliance with aerospace standards, and timely delivery of high-quality engineering outputs across aircraft programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the single point of contact (SPOC) for the client’s structural engineering team
• Coordinate daily interactions with client stakeholders (Design, Stress, MRB, Manufacturing teams)
• Translate client requirements into actionable inputs for offshore teams
• Participate in technical reviews, design discussions, and program meetings
• Coordinate design and development of aircraft structural components (fuselage, wing, empennage, interiors, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with aerospace standards such as FAR/CS regulations and company‑specific design practices (e.g., ABD, BAC, DHC standards)
• Review and validate 2D drawings and 3D models, stress analysis reports, modification packages and concessions, and individual tasks based on requirements
• Support Enovia upload/download/link creation and related tasks
• Work within client PLM systems such as CATIA (V5/V6), ENOVIA, Teamcenter (if applicable)
• Ensure proper data management, version control, and release processes
• Support issue resolution related to CAD/PLM workflows
• Coordinate engineering changes (ECR/ECO) and ensure proper implementation
• Disposition of non‑conformances (Use‑As‑Is, Repair, Rework)
• Ensure timely closure of design queries and shop floor issues
• Interface with manufacturing teams for build issues and design clarifications
• Support concession handling and deviation management
• Ensure producibility and manufacturability of designs
• Track deliverables, schedules, and milestones
• Identify risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks
• Provide daily/weekly status reports to stakeholders
• Ensure adherence to SLAs and KPIs
• Ensure deliverables meet aerospace quality standards
• Participate in design reviews, audits, and compliance checks
• Maintain documentation traceability and configuration control

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Education – Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in aerospace / mechanical engineering
• Technical Skills – Strong understanding of aircraft structures and materials (metallic & sheet metal), structural design principles and load paths, stress analysis fundamentals
• Hands‑on Experience With – CATIA (mandatory), ENOVIA, drawing standards and GD&T
• Domain Knowledge – Familiarity with aircraft certification requirements (FAR/CS 25), engineering change processes (ECR/ECO), MRB and concession workflows
• Soft Skills – Strong communication and stakeholder management, ability to work in onsite‑offshore delivery models, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills, ability to handle high‑pressure project environments
• Preferred Qualifications – Prior experience working with OEM programs, experience in digital mock‑up (DMU) and clash analysis, engineering change notes, change request etc.

Skill Matrix

• Total relevant experience in Aerospace Structural Design
• Years of experience in CATIA V5 3D modeling
• Experience in CATIA drafting/drawing creation
• ENOVIA usage experience

Key Deliverables

• Accurate and timely coordination of structural design deliverables
• Zero‑defect quality in drawings/models released to client
• Effective closure of design queries and MRB issues
• Seamless communication between onsite and offshore teams

Typical Work Environment

• Client‑facing role at OEM or Tier‑1 supplier location
• Collaboration with global engineering teams