Operations Structural Support Engineer at Flexjet in Peterborough, Canada
- Company: Flexjet
- Location: Peterborough, Canada
- Posted: Sep 17, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Salary: 75k-95k
- Experience: 3+ years
Overview
Flexjet, an award-winning organization, is looking to add a talented Operations Structural Support Engineer to the team! Responsible for resolving production issues and improving designs for manufacturability while complying with technical specifications and statutory requirements. Incumbent will be…
Job description
- Flexjet, an award-winning organization, is looking to add a talented Operations Structural Support Engineer to the team!
- Responsible for resolving production issues and improving designs for manufacturability while complying with technical specifications and statutory requirements. Incumbent will be involved in design process from concept to kick-off with the main objective to proactively identify and resolve issues before they impact operations. Incumbents operate under general direction and report into an Engineering Lead or Manager.
Responsibilities
- • Responsible for structures engineering support (research, analysis, planning, integration, and testing) for interior/exterior installations on business, commercial and military aviation aircraft
- • Responsible for ensuring production teams have a clear understanding of product designs, proactively resolving engineering concerns, and implementing steps to proactively prevent recurring issues on the production floor.
- • Generates and assembles drawings and documents to support modification and installation of structural and system components on aircraft
- • Designs and coordinates material and structural repairs
- • Assists with planning and selection of equipment installation locations
- • Coordinate and monitor structural/mechanical aspects of project schedule with project managers
- • May assist in estimating, quoting and planning in support of aircraft modification
- • Acts as a liaison between engineering and the aircraft integration/installation teams
- • Maintains a good working knowledge of installations, modifications and structural configurations of aircraft components, fixtures, and associated equipment in accordance with the current engineering packages.
- • Assist aircraft integration teams with structural planning and fit checks
- • Interfaces with and maintains good working relationships with suppliers and integration teams
- • Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements
- • Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
- • A degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
- • Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role
- • Proficient in SolidWorks and AutoCAD
- • Expertise in design, testing, and risk analysis of mechanical systems and aircraft structures
- • General knowledge of applicable standards and regulations (in particular CAR525/FAR25 as it applies to aircraft interiors)
- • Proficient in Microsoft Office
- • Candidates must be able to adapt to organization changes, new procedures, and new methods.
- • Candidates must have excellent report writing, problem resolution, communication and presentation skills
- • Excellent communication and project management skills
- •Candidates must have excellent soft skills and interact with technicians on daily basis
- Experience in SolidWorks ePDM
- Work experience in aircraft interior completions
- P.Eng. accreditation, eligibility for P.Eng., or a foreign equivalent registration
- Basic knowledge of AS9100 or similar Quality Management Systems
Skills
Required
- Proficient in SolidWorks and AutoCAD
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
Preferred
- Experience in SolidWorks ePDM
Benefits
- Salary: 75k-95k
- We offer competitive compensation including 6% RRSP matching, 10% deferred compensation, and Health/Medical/Dental/Life benefits.