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Job Summary
You are applying for the position of Design Engineer in the field of EWIS Installation Design, based at our Fokker Elmo Canada (FE-CA) office. This role involves supporting ongoing design activities with our main customer in Montreal, including assessing and incorporating design changes into existing Data Sets at the customer’s premises. You will also support Fokker Elmo’s Manufacturing Engineering team on site as needed. The team is partly based in Hoogerheide, The Netherlands, and partly in Montreal.
Job Responsibilities
* 3D modelling using CatiaV5 of localized EWIS concepts and trade-studies, including support structures, aligned with modification specifications, and discussing these with the customer.
* Incorporating approved concepts into the Design Data Set.
* Using Enovia and Fokker Elmo specific tools to generate, store, and release EWIS models and properties.
* Representing Fokker Elmo in customer integration meetings.
* Assessing impact of Change Requests on EWIS Data Sets, evaluating technical solutions, feasibility, and design effort.
* Ensuring compliance with design requirements; when not achievable, documenting deviations and mitigations with the customer.
Required Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, preferably Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent experience.
* Minimum 5 years’ experience in EWIS Installation Design and 3D modelling of Electrical Wire Harnesses using CatiaV5.
* Experience in quality reviews of Design Data Sets prior to release.
* Ability to work under ITAR/EAR regulations and program requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
* GKN Aerospace experience.
* Knowledge of Airworthiness Regulations and DOA (Part 21J).
* Proficiency in CatiaV5 (electrical workbench) and Enovia.
* Understanding of configuration management principles.
* Ability to interpret technical requirements and document compliance or non-compliance.
* Good understanding of Aircraft Systems and their impact on EWIS.
* Mechanical design knowledge for EWIS interfaces.
* Strong command of English, both written and verbal.
* Professional participation in design reviews with customers, safeguarding interests and design integrity.
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