Stress Analysis Supervisor

October 1 2024
Industries Airspace, Aviation, National Defence
Categories R&D, CAD, Aerodynamics
Halifax, NS • Full time

Requisition ID: 1623

Why Choose IMP Aerospace & Defence:
IMP Aerospace & Defence is not only one of the leading companies in the Aerospace field, but we are also one of the most engaging and equality advocating companies to work for. We believe that regardless of where you work at IMP Aerospace & Defence, you are a part of our ever-growing team. IMP is able to achieve success through this teamwork mindset. That is why at IMP, you are not defined by your role.

Position Overview:

The engineering Stress Analysis Supervisor plans, organizes, controls, and leads the technical activities and resources of the stress analysis engineering group supporting a variety of military aircraft fleets including P-3 Orion, CC-130H Hercules, CH149 Cormorant (EH-101) and others.

What You Will Do:

  • Provide supervision, leadership and technical guidance to engineering staff.
  • Conduct analysis of aircraft structural modifications and non-standard repairs to ensure all strength requirements are met.
  • Teach and guide more junior engineers in good practices for stress analysis of aircraft structure.
  • Apply and promote good Project Management practices.
  • Ensure technical work tasks conducted under in-service support contracts are completed on time and within budget.
  • Provide technical investigations, services and other engineering support activities as required and provide technical advice to the customer.
  • Lead / coordinate the development of technical tools required to support the program.
  • Prepare Engineering reports, plans, and studies.
  • Review staff reports for accuracy, grammar and technical content.
  • Liaise and coordinate with external customers and other departments within IMP.
  • Represent IMP at technical meetings with the customer, aircraft manufacturers, or other outside agencies.
  • Participate in staff recruitment, staff development and performance evaluations.
  • Plan staff workload and assess staffing requirements.
  • Monitor workload and assign manpower as required.
  • Prepare cost estimates and statements of work and support the preparation of proposals.
  • Evaluate and propose potential new business development opportunities.
  • May be required to periodically assume some or all the duties of the Manager Aeronautical Support Engineering.
  • Other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring:

  • Bachelors, Masters or PH.d in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering.
  • Professional Engineer status or eligibility is considered an asset.
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in an Engineering environment primarily dealing with aircraft.
  • Extensive knowledge and proven experience in conducting classical structural analysis of metallic and composite structures.
  • Knowledge of fatigue and damage tolerance analysis procedures.
  • Significant experience conducting finite element analysis using NASTRAN, PATRAN, CATIA or similar software.
  • knowledgeable of general aircraft structure, aircraft engineering drawings, data collection systems and analytical methods and tools.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Excellent leadership, guidance and delegation skills.
  • Working knowledge of project management techniques.
  • Demonstrate a personal commitment to IMP Occupational Health, Safety and Environment policies. Continually focusing on your individual safety and the safety of others who may be affected by your work and to fully comply with all Federal Health and Safety Legislation.

What We Will Do For You:

  • All of IMP's benefits become effective on your first day of work, regardless of your position.
  • We offer a comprehensive Benefits Package, including RSP Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Long Service Awards, Volunteer Grant Program, Scholarship Program, and more!

IMP is committed to Employment Equity and our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels. We welcome applicants from Aboriginal People, Visible Minority Groups, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self identify on either your cover letter or resume.

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