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Engineering Lead Design & Aerostructures Join to apply for the Engineering Lead Design & Aerostructures role at Horizon Aircraft . A career at Horizon is for those who want to do something extraordinary, with meaningful purpose. We push the boundaries of technology and customer experience to deliver something that has never been done before. We are a fast-moving organisation with a hands-on approach, supporting each other and building a close-knit team. What we do here is hard, but then few things worth achieving are easy. By joining Horizon, you will have the opportunity to work with our world-class entrepreneurial team who are passionate about delivering something special. Responsibilities Act as a leader and role model with the engineering team to participate in the definition of the mission, vision, and goals for the department. Plan and lead in the execution of those goals Lead and develop the Design & Aerostructures disciplines, including hands-on work with the product design. Design and implement the platform architectures of mechanical systems from aircraft to component level Support other individuals and teams with your expertise in structural design, composites, stress analysis, PLM development and configuration management Hands-on work with product development. Architect, design and implement the platform architectures of mechanical systems from aircraft to component level Design structural and mechanical components for critical aircraft systems including fuselage, propulsion mounts, landing gear, and system housings Select and specify materials (e.g., advanced composites, aluminum alloys, titanium, high-performance polymers) based on strength, weight, thermal, and durability considerations Support development from concept through detailed design, prototyping, testing, and release to production Optimize structures for strength, stiffness, fatigue, and thermal performance Interface with suppliers to validate material choices, manufacturing methods, and fabrication constraints Participate in failure investigations and root cause analyses to resolve material or mechanical performance issues Support the identification and creation of training content, continuous improvement, and process guidance material Develop the test infrastructure to verify the platform Partnerships: Identify and establish strategic partnerships with external organizations, research institutions, and industry experts to leverage expertise, enhance knowledge sharing, and support collaborative R&D efforts Regulatory compliance: Remain fully up to speed with regulatory requirements and industry standards Proficiency in SolidWorks, CATIA V6, and 3DExperience platform is a plus Qualifications Demonstrated experience (5+ years) in a senior engineering or technology leadership role within the aerospace industry with primary structural systems (ideally both composite design and stress disciplines) Full life-cycle experience at product level, ideally having been part of at least 1 aerospace program from conception to production and certification Familiarity with EVTOL Certification regulations from the TCCA, FAA, and EASA About Your Future Team As part of the team, you will tackle challenges and deliver something that has never been done before. The team is currently full of multi-skilled individuals who are some of the first engineers to have joined Horizon. You will be one of the first Senior Engineering Leads to join us, which provides significant latitude in developing our working methods alongside needs of developing the platform. Benefits No Holiday Cap Competitive Group Benefits Plan Company Share Scheme Flexible Working Location: We are located just outside of Lindsay, in the Kawartha Lakes area of Ontario, Canada. Our team is onsite at our facility a minimum of two days per week. We are mindful of commute considerations and offer relocation allowances in appropriate cases. Not quite your profile? We would love for you to apply even if you have not met all the experience listed in this advert. We understand everyones career is unique and we welcome opportunities to broaden our knowledge in an open, diverse and inclusive way. Details Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing We invite you to apply today if you are passionate about aerospace and eVTOL and want to work on challenging and rewarding projects. #J-18808-Ljbffr