Senior NPI Engineer

Employment Type:

Full-Time, Permanent

Work Arrangement:

100% On-site

Shape the Future of Aerospace Innovation At

DART Aerospace , we design, manufacture, and certify mission-critical aerospace equipment used by helicopter operators around the world. Our products support demanding missions including aerial firefighting, search and rescue, military, utility, and commercial operations.

With engineering and manufacturing operations across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Mexico, we continue to invest in the development and industrialization of innovative aerospace products.

We are looking for an experienced

Senior New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer

to lead the transition of new aerospace products from

concept and design through validation, certification, and production launch .

This is a hands-on engineering role for someone who understands both

how to design a strong product and how to make it successfully manufacturable .

What You'll Do Lead New Product Introduction

Lead engineering activities for new products from concept through production release.

Drive the transition from engineering development into manufacturing.

Apply

Design for Manufacturing (DFM)

and

Design for Assembly (DFA)

principles throughout product development.

Identify and resolve manufacturability, cost, quality, and production-readiness issues before launch.

Support prototype builds, pilot production, First Article Inspection (FAI), and production ramp-up.

Design & Develop Aerospace Products

Design and develop mechanical and structural components using

SolidWorks .

Create and review 3D models, assemblies, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.

Apply

GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis

to ensure robust and manufacturable designs.

Perform engineering calculations and structural assessments.

Use FEA and other engineering analysis tools to support design decisions.

Select appropriate materials and manufacturing processes based on performance, cost, quality, and manufacturability.

Validate & Certify

Develop and support engineering verification, validation, and qualification plans.

Coordinate prototype, laboratory, and field testing activities.

Analyze test results and prepare technical reports.

Support aerospace certification activities and associated engineering documentation.

Contribute to certification programs involving

TCCA, FAA, EASA, and STC development , as applicable.

Partner With Manufacturing

Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Program Management.

Provide hands-on engineering support during prototype and production builds.

Resolve technical and manufacturing issues throughout the product lifecycle.

Support non-conformances, root cause investigations, corrective actions, and engineering changes.

Ensure designs are practical, repeatable, cost-effective, and ready for production.

Provide Technical Leadership

Lead design reviews and contribute to key technical decisions.

Mentor and support junior engineers and designers.

Promote engineering best practices, standardization, and continuous improvement.

Balance technical performance, certification requirements, manufacturing realities, cost, and schedule.

What We're Looking For Education

Bachelor's degree in

Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering , or a related discipline.

Experience

Approximately

8–10+ years of relevant engineering experience

in product development, mechanical design, NPI, industrialization, or a related field.

Demonstrated experience taking a product from

design or development through prototype, validation, and manufacturing release .

Experience supporting products in a manufacturing environment.

Aerospace experience is strongly preferred.

Technical Skills

Advanced proficiency with

SolidWorks

or comparable 3D CAD tools.

Strong understanding of:

Mechanical and structural design

DFM / DFA

GD&T

Tolerance stack-up

Aerospace or high-performance materials

Manufacturing processes

Prototype and production development

Experience supporting

FAI, pilot builds, and production readiness .

Working knowledge of FEA and structural analysis.

Experience with engineering change and root cause processes.

Strong Assets

Experience with

FAA, TCCA, or EASA certi