Manager – Structures Design (Advanced Engineering)

PeoplePilot; Montreal; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

PeoplePilot in Montreal seeks an experienced Manager – Structures Design (Advanced Engineering) to lead a high‑caliber team of aerospace engineers responsible for aircraft structures and systems design integration across programs. The role requires coordinating with internal platform teams and external suppliers, managing budgets and SOWs, driving engineering excellence, and mentoring staff.

Fluency in English and French is mandatory, with a proven track record in leadership and complex project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Aerospace preferred).
• 20+ years in multidisciplinary aerospace projects.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience.
• Fluency in English and French mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Integration Specialists responsible for aircraft structures and systems design.
• Collaborate with internal platform teams, external suppliers, and engineering stakeholders to align technical priorities and project objectives.
• Manage engineering Statements of Work (SOW), departmental budgets, and spending.
• Participate in management meetings and oversee departmental governance.
• Establish effective management processes for task planning, priorities, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Coach, mentor, and develop employees through technical and professional training.
• Drive the implementation of lessons learned and engineering best practices.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities and support technical decision-making.
• Support production and in-service engineering resolution activities as required.

Skills

Leadership

Aerospace engineering

Systems integration

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MRB processes

Aerospace design tools

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Manager – Structures Design (Advanced Engineering) to lead a team of aerospace engineering professionals responsible for aircraft structures and systems design integration. The successful candidate will oversee multidisciplinary engineering activities, coordinate with internal engineering teams and external suppliers, manage engineering budgets and Statements of Work (SOW), and drive engineering excellence across projects.

This role requires strong aerospace engineering expertise, proven people management experience, and the ability to lead teams, manage priorities, and support complex aircraft engineering programs.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Integration Specialists responsible for aircraft structures and systems design.
• Collaborate with internal platform teams, external suppliers, and engineering stakeholders to align technical priorities and project objectives.
• Manage engineering Statements of Work (SOW), departmental budgets, and spending.
• Participate in management meetings and oversee departmental governance.
• Establish effective management processes for task planning, priorities, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Coach, mentor, and develop employees through technical and professional training.
• Drive the implementation of lessons learned and engineering best practices.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities and support technical decision-making.
• Support production and in-service engineering resolution activities as required.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline (Aerospace Engineering preferred).
• Minimum 20 years of experience in multidisciplinary aerospace engineering projects.
• At least 3 years of supervisory or people management experience.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft structures, systems integration, and aerospace design tools.
• Experience with multidisciplinary aircraft design and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of aerospace design tools and Material Review Board (MRB) processes.
• Proven leadership, coaching, mentoring, and team-building abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence and coordinate cross-functional teams without formal authority.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluency in both English and French is mandatory.