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Job Summary
You are applying for the position of Design Engineer in the field of EWIS Installation Design at our Fokker Elmo Canada (FE-CA) office. This role involves supporting ongoing design activities with a main customer in Montreal, including assessing and incorporating design changes into existing Data Sets at the customer’s premises. Additionally, you will support Fokker Elmo’s Manufacturing Engineering team on site as needed. You will be part of a small design team based partly in Hoogerheide, The Netherlands, and partly in Montreal.
Job Responsibilities
1. Perform 3D modeling using CatiaV5 of localized EWIS concepts and trade-studies, including support structures, in line with modification specifications; discuss these with the customer and incorporate approved solutions into the Data Set.
2. Use Enovia and Fokker Elmo-specific tools to generate, store, and release EWIS models and their electrical properties.
3. Represent Fokker Elmo in integration meetings with the customer.
4. Assess the impact of Change Requests on EWIS Data Sets regarding technical feasibility and design effort.
5. Ensure compliance with relevant design requirements; when not achievable, document non-compliance and mitigations, obtaining customer approval.
Required Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, preferably Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent experience.
* Minimum 5 years of experience in EWIS Installation Design and 3D modeling of Electrical Wire Harnesses with CatiaV5.
* Experience in quality reviews of Design Data Sets prior to release.
* Ability to work under ITAR/EAR regulations and program requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience with GKN Aerospace.
* Knowledge of Airworthiness Regulations and DOA (Part 21J) principles.
* Skilled in using CatiaV5 (electrical workbench) and Enovia.
* Understanding of configuration management principles.
* Ability to interpret technical requirements and formulate compliance statements.
* Good understanding of Aircraft Systems and their impact on EWIS.
* Basic mechanical design knowledge for EWIS interfaces.
* Strong command of English, both written and verbal.
* Professional in participating in customer design reviews, safeguarding company interests and design integrity.
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