Design Leader (M/F/X)

Description

Design Leader

Your mission :

As leader of a design team, you'll be in charge of the management of all design activities within a multidisciplinary project team, from conceptual design up to modifications in service.

You’ll be responsible for the design deliverables issuance and their check (eg. digital mockup, design principles, GD&T analysis, bills of material, weight reports, design justification analysis, interface drawings, design data sets).

As team leader, you’ll manage all activities delegated to designers (work preparation, technical advices / coaching, check of the deliverables, feedback) and you’ll represent Sonaca for all design topics towards the OEM, the suppliers and/or the partners involved on the project

You’ll also be accountable of the key performance indicators of your design team (on time delivery, first time right, on budget).

Your Profile :

·        Master’s degree in mechanical / Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent)

·        Minimum 8 years of experience in design of aircraft structures, covering conceptual/preliminary/detailed design phases as well as modifications in service.

·        Technical Skills:

P  Deep knowledge in manufacturing technologies and materials (metallic and composite) used in aerospace industry.

P  Deep knowledge in CAD and PLM softwares used in aerospace industry.

P  Deep knowledge in Mechanical Design & Integration rules and CAD methodologies of minimum one commercial aircraft and/or business jet manufacturer (Airbus, Embraer, Dassault, Gulfstream, …)

P  Good understanding of loads and stresses in aircraft structures. Ability to manage preliminary design and its sizing.

P  Autonomous in parts tolerancing and GD&T analysis.

·        Important Soft skills:

P  Creative, open and team spirit mind set,

P  Ability to manage priorities and to work under pressure in a multi-tasks environment

P  Ready to travel for one day meetings and/or missions up to several weeks for project preparation / preliminary design activities at OEM design office

P  Critical thinking and problem-solving oriented

P  High sense of commitment

P  Leadership

P  Flexibility

·        Tools:

P  CAD: Catia V5 (Generative Shape Design, Part & Assembly design, FTA, EHI, Sheet metal Aerospace) - Minimum 5000 Hrs experience is required

P  PLM: Teamcenter

P  Knowledge in one or more of softwares here after is an asset: NX, 3DCS, Windchill, SAMCEF, NASTRAN

P  Microsoft office

·        Language: good level in English is mandatory (spoken & written). Speak of other European languages, and Portuguese especially, is an asset.

We offer you :

·        A unique framework in a multi-disciplinary Project environment where passion and innovation are omnipresent;

·        A company that follows values of openness, respect, innovation and teamwork for both its customers and its employees

·        An attractive salary, extra-legal benefits and a training plan to help you develop your skills.