Spécialiste des Systèmes - Compétitivité / Systems Competitiveness Specialist

Airbus; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company located in Montreal is seeking a Systems Specialist to enhance competitiveness and performance of aircraft systems. The role involves collaborating with technical teams to analyze data and implement cost-effective designs. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering and at least 5 years of aerospace experience. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement, attractive salary, and various health and wellbeing benefits, making it an appealing opportunity for professionals in the field.

Benefits

Attractive salary

Annual bonus

Pension plan

Hybrid working policy

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in aerospace systems design, troubleshooting, or operational aspects.
• Ability to deal with technical and cross-functional teams in complex environments.
• Knowledge of Airbus A220 systems architecture is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and drive competitiveness aspects of various aircraft systems.
• Optimize performance and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders for transversal coordination.
• Monitor key performance indicators related to systems competitiveness.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Experience in aerospace systems design

Cross-functional team collaboration

Education

Bachelor or Master University degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description:

Airbus Canada is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Systems Specialist to join the A220 Chief Engineering organization. Reporting directly to the Head of Overall Systems Design, the successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the continuous competitiveness and excellence of the A220 aircraft systems across their lifecycle. The team organization is established to promote cross-collaboration autonomously, supporting each other and learning collectively.

Your working environment:

The A220 commercial aircraft Programme is headquartered in Mirabel, in the greater Montreal area, where the vibrant city of Montreal is just a stone’s throw away. Known for its peaceful and safe environment, the region offers a high quality of life for younger or experienced professionals and families, perfectly balancing career opportunities and outdoor activities that makes it a truly special place to call home.

How we care for you:

• Financial rewards: Attractive salary, annual bonus, group insurance plan, pension plan and share purchase plan.
• Work / Life Balance: A hybrid working policy, on-site cafeterias and a highly competitive holiday policy.
• Wellbeing/Health: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Program, on-site Medical Service, access to a public shuttle service between Laval (Montmorency metro station) and Mirabel, and a carpooling application.
• Individual development: Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects with unlimited access to +10,000 e-learning courses to develop your employability, certifications, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility.

Your challenges:

The Systems Competitiveness Specialist will be responsible for overseeing and driving the competitiveness aspects of various aircraft systems. This involves a focus on optimizing performance, cost‑effectiveness, and operational efficiency. Specific responsibilities include:

• Direct Maintenance Cost (DMC) Improvement: Analyze system designs and operational data to identify and implement measures that reduce maintenance effort, part costs, and ground time.
• Operational Reliability (OR) Enhancement: Analyze in‑service data of system failures or unreliability, and define proposals to boost operational dispatch reliability.
• Cost‑Effective Design: Challenge current and future system designs to ensure a robust and functional product is delivered using the most cost‑effective designs, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Transversal Coordination: Act as the technical focal point for competitiveness, collaborating with various internal stakeholders (e.g. Engineering, Procurement, Quality, Customer Services).
• Performance Monitoring: Track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to systems competitiveness, providing regular reports and recommendations to Chief Engineering management.

Your boarding pass:

• You have a Bachelor or Master University degree in Engineering or equivalent field.
• 5 years or more of proven experience in aerospace systems design, troubleshooting, and/or operational aspects (e.g., in‑service support, field services).
• Demonstrated ability to deal with transverse technical and cross‑functional teams in a complex, integrated environment.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret complex technical and operational data.
• Knowledge of the Airbus A220 systems architecture is considered an asset.

This role may involve some travel for business worldwide.

Travel Required: Occasional travel overseas.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

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Company:

Airbus Canada Limited Partnership

Contract Type:

Permanent

Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Chief Engineering & Architecture

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