Stress Engineer
March 13 2025
Industries
Airspace, Aviation, National Defence
Categories Mechanical
Mississauga, ON • Full time
Job Description
Posted Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 12:00 AM | Expires Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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
We are currently recruiting for a Stress Engineer to join our team in Mississauga, ON.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform static strength analysis for primary aircraft structure using both classical and FEA techniques.
- Modify and run aircraft level GFEM to assess internal loads for new aircraft configurations and external load sets.
- Create detail FE models for determination of applied stress and deformation.
- Write reports to demonstrate compliance to CAR 525 to support Transport Canada structures delegate.
- Evaluate aircraft modifications to ensure compliance to approved processes and regulatory requirements.
- Provide guidance and technical assistance to In-Service for operator queries.
- Provide support to drafting group during conceptual and preliminary design phases.
- Prepare work and status summaries to support program design reviews (PDR, CDR, etc).
- Actively works to improve daily processes and ensures all work meets customer requirements.
- Maintains a current knowledge of developments in the field of specialty and/or other related aircraft fields to recommend innovations to improve quality and effectiveness of company product.
- Performs other duties such as Internal Audit Support, Airworthiness containment activities and corrective action implementation.
Qualifications
- University Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering with at least 5 years' experience.
- You have a strong familiarity with industry standard software for finite element modelling You have strong leadership, problem solving, flexibility and project management skills.
- Familiarity with De Havilland aircraft Dash 8 Series 100, 200, 300 and 400 is a definite asset.
Skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic, demanding and deadline-driven environment.
- Robust ability to manage tight deadlines and prioritize workload accordingly
- Strong customer focus, business acumen and a result-oriented attitude.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills; great attention to detail.
- Able to work independently or as part of a team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English).
- Outstanding organizational and multi-tasking skills.
- Comfortable dealing with all levels of an organization.
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.
Job Details
- Job Family
- EN
- Job Function
- ST
- Pay Type
- Salary
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Mississauga, ON, Canada
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