Design Engineer – Nacelles

About Us
M1 Composites is a recognized leader in the aerospace industry. We specialize in engineering, manufacturing, and repair of composite and sheet metal structures. Our clients include major airlines, military organizations, and OEMs — and our work directly contributes to aircraft safety and performance.

At M1, the mission comes first: quality, safety, and rapid turnaround time are at the heart of everything we do.
About The Role
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Design Engineer – Nacelle will support general aerospace design and repair engineering activities, with increasing responsibility on nacelle-related structures.

Key Responsibilities
General Design Engineering

• Produce and update engineering drawings, 3D models, and technical documentation
• Apply established engineering principles to support structural design, repairs, and minor modifications
• Support design reviews
• Ensure engineering data is accurate, complete, and compliant

Nacelle Design Focus

• Support engineering activities related to nacelle components (fan cowls, inlets, thrust reversers, fairings, acoustic panels, etc.)
• Apply existing knowledge of nacelle structures and continue developing nacelle-specific expertise
• Support repair development and design updates

Analysis & Technical Support

• Perform basic structural assessments and engineering calculations
• Assist with the preparation of substantiation and technical justification documentation
• Support investigations related to non-conformances and in-service findings

MRO, Shop Floor Support, Quality & Compliance

• Work closely with Production and Quality to ensure designs are practical and executable
• Provide engineering support to the shop floor and participate in problem resolution
• Understand and incorporate MRO constraints such as access, tooling, and turnaround time
• Follow established engineering, quality, and design assurance processes
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and customer requirements
• Support audit preparation and technical reviews as required

Development & Continuous Improvement

• Actively develop technical skills in aerospace design and nacelle structures
• Contribute to standard repair development and engineering best practices
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives

Your Ideal Background

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of relevant engineering experience in aerospace, manufacturing, and MRO
• Exposure to aircraft structures and/or nacelle systems strongly preferred
• Practical experience with CAD tools (CATIA V5/V6 preferred; NX or SolidWorks acceptable)
• Working knowledge of aerospace materials and basic structural concepts
• Familiarity with engineering documentation and configuration control
• Solid engineering fundamentals with practical mindset
• Ability to work with limited supervision on defined tasks
• Strong attention to detail and documentation quality
• Collaborative and open to feedback
• Interest in developing technical specialization
• Bilingual (French and English*).
• The position requires a very good knowledge of English, both oral and written. The position involves reading and understanding technical documents in English on a daily basis, especially from international companies, as well as regular communication with customers, suppliers and other international stakeholders.

Why You'll Love Working at M1
At M1 Composites, we know our success depends on our people.

When You Join Our Team, You Can Expect

• Competitive salary based on experience and performance
• Comprehensive group benefits package for you and your family — including medical, dental, life, disability, travel insurance, and more
• Simplified Pension Plan with employer contributions
• Clean, modern, and well-equipped facility
• Real opportunities to grow within a future-focused company
• Supportive team culture built on respect, collaboration, and initiative
• Extra perks like free underground parking, social events, and a generous referral program

Support for Newcomers
We're proud to hire internationally and provide strong support for newcomers and their families.

If you're passionate about aerospace and ready to grow — we're ready to invest in you.

Ready to take off?
Apply now and join a team that keeps aircrafts flying safely around the world