Work Package Chief - Mechanical

Position Summary

The Work Package Chief – Mechanical coordinates integrated execution of aircraft mechanical systems engineering activities within assigned DHC work packages. The role provides technical coordination across engineering disciplines without direct reports

Direct Accountabilities

• Coordinate ECS, hydraulic, fuel, landing gear, and mechanical systems engineering deliverables.
• Support technical integration between structures, systems installations, and production activities.
• Track certification activities, qualification testing, and engineering maturity.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of mechanical integration and installation issues.
• Coordinate supplier technical interactions and engineering issue resolution.
• Provide visibility into risks, schedules, dependencies, and technical priorities.

Education Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Systems, Materials, or related Engineering discipline.
• Licensed or eligible for licensing as a Professional Engineer in Canada.

Experience, Skills and Attitudes

• Progressive aerospace engineering experience supporting aircraft development, certification, production, modification, or sustaining activities.
• Strong understanding of Transport Canada, FAA, and EASA regulatory requirements applicable to the role.
• Demonstrated technical leadership, communication, and stakeholder management capability.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates strong aerospace engineering judgement and technical credibility.
• Builds alignment and trust across Engineering, Production, Certification, and Program organizations.
• Drives accountability, execution discipline, and continuous improvement.
• Promotes practical, certifiable, manufacturable, and customer-focused engineering solutions.
• Contributes to a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance engineering culture.