Materials & Processes Engineering Specialist

Materials & Processes Engineering Specialist // Spécialiste ingénierie matériaux et procédés

Do you have experience in aerospace engineering, have you worked in materials and processes and would you like to progress and develop new skills? Then this job is for you

The A220 commercial aircraft Programme is looking for a Materials & Processes Engineering Specialist to join our Materials & Processes engineering team based in Mirabel (Québec, Canada).

You will be part of the Airframe Materials & Processes (M&P) team responsible for providing technical expertise, ensuring environmental compliance, and supporting qualification as well as aircraft production.

The team organization is established to promote cross-collaboration autonomously, supporting each other and learning collectively.

Your role as Engineering specialist materials & processes will be to support the A220 Aircraft and other programs in role design, stress, and materials groups in conducting essential test campaigns for the aircraft program .

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 (based on operational needs), 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:

• Provide technical expertise and leadership to resolve design, certification, and compliance issues, in collaboration with suppliers, operations, quality, operator support, and the supply chain.
• Work in a multidisciplinary team on cost-reduction opportunities, performance improvements, and ensuring design compliance with materials and processes discipline requirements.
• Perform technical reviews and approval of drawings, manufacturing documents, and test or qualification plans and reports.
• Ensure compliance with environmental requirements within aircraft programs.
• Provide clear visibility to the management team regarding ongoing issues or emerging problems.
• Work in close collaboration with the production support team to assist in problem resolution or the improvement of manufacturing techniques.
• Work collaboratively with the Airbus engineering team, wherever they are located.
• Support production non-conformities through a weekend work rotation among team members. However, regular work is typically Monday to Friday.

Your boarding pass:

• University degree (Bachelor's or Master's) in materials, metallurgical, mechanical, chemical, or aerospace engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in structural engineering or materials and processes.
• Demonstrated experience in managing multiple technical projects autonomously.
• Solid technical skills related to qualification and certification processes for aerospace materials and structures.
• Advanced proficiency in French and English (written and spoken).
• Multidisciplinary mindset and proven ability for complex problem solving.
• Strong interpersonal skills focused on listening, teamwork, and cross-functional collaboration.

Due to the sector of activity (aerospace), frequent contacts with Airbus entities worldwide, and interactions with suppliers and clients also located across the globe, proficiency in English is required for this position.

This role may involve some travels for business.

Travel Required: <5% Domestic and International.

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.