Structural Design Engineer

VHR Global Technical Recruitment; Gravenhurst; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

VHR Global Technical Recruitment is seeking an experienced Aviation/Aerospace Design Engineer focused on Aircraft Structures at Muskoka Airport, Ontario. This hands-on role involves design, development, and engineering support for structural modifications, installations, repairs, and related projects.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor degree in aerospace/related field and at least five years of aerospace experience, with strong CAD skills and the ability to interpret technical data and

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Aeronautical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant aerospace/aviation experience.
• Experience with aircraft modifications, repairs, or installations.
• Ability to interpret technical data, drawings, and specifications.
• Proficiency with CAD software such as CATIA, SolidWorks, or AutoCAD.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft structures, materials, fasteners, and load paths.
• Knowledge of GD&T and aerospace drawing standards.
• Excellent technical communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop aircraft structural modifications and components.
• Develop installation designs, modification kits, brackets, supports, and panels.
• Create and revise 2D drawings and 3D CAD models.
• Interpret maintenance manuals, repair manuals, drawings, specs.
• Develop engineering solutions for modifications, repairs, and installations.
• Collaborate with AMEs and technicians to ensure practical implementations.
• Prepare engineering drawings, data, work packages, and technical documentation.
• Support modification and certification projects.
• Assist with engineering data for regulatory approval and certification.
• Support structural calculations and coordinate with stress/analysis resources.
• Ensure designs comply with Transport Canada and other regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical support to maintenance and production teams.
• Manage engineering projects, revisions, and configuration control.

Skills

Aircraft structures

Technical communication

Project management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Aviation / Aerospace Design Engineer with a primary focus on Aircraft Structures.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, development, and engineering support of aircraft structural modifications, installations, repairs, and engineering projects.

This is a hands‑on engineering position suited to an individual with strong aircraft structural knowledge and experience interpreting technical data, developing engineering drawings, and supporting aircraft modification projects.

Work Arrangement

The primary location for this position is Muskoka Airport, Ontario.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop aircraft structural modifications and components.
• Develop structural installation designs, modification kits, brackets, supports, panels, and other aircraft structures.
• Create and revise 2D engineering drawings and 3D CAD models.
• Interpret aircraft maintenance manuals, structural repair manuals, drawings, specifications, and other technical data.
• Develop engineering solutions for aircraft modifications, repairs, and installations.
• Work with AMEs and technicians to ensure designs can be practically implemented on aircraft.
• Prepare engineering drawings, design data, work packages, and technical documentation.
• Support aircraft modification and certification projects.
• Assist with engineering data required for regulatory approval and certification.
• Support structural calculations and coordinate with stress/analysis resources when required.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable Transport Canada and other regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical support to maintenance and production teams.
• Manage engineering projects, revisions, and configuration control.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant aerospace/aviation engineering experience.
• Experience with aircraft modifications, repairs, or installations.
• Ability to interpret aircraft technical data, engineering drawings, and specifications.
• Proficiency with CAD software such as CATIA, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of aircraft structures, materials, fasteners, joints, and structural load paths.
• Knowledge of GD&T and aerospace drawing standards.
• Strong technical communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.

Preferred Experience

• Aircraft modification and STC experience.
• Transport Canada, FAA, or EASA regulatory experience.
• Experience developing modification kits and installation drawings.
• Experience with metallic and composite aircraft structures.
• Experience working in an MRO or aircraft maintenance environment.
• Structural analysis / FEA experience.
• Aircraft certification and airworthiness experience.

Security & Employment Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada.
• Must be able to successfully complete required criminal and security background checks.
• Ability to work at Muskoka Airport when on‑site attendance is required.