Senior NPI Engineer - Jobs and employment opportunities in Canada - jobs-ca.com

Employment Type:
Full-Time, Permanent
Work Arrangement:
100% On-site
Shape the Future of Aerospace Innovation
At
DART Aerospace, we design, manufacture, and certify mission-critical aerospace equipment used by helicopter operators around the world. Our products support demanding missions including aerial firefighting, search and rescue, military, utility, and commercial operations.
With engineering and manufacturing operations across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Mexico, we continue to invest in the development and industrialization of innovative aerospace products.
We are looking for an experienced
Senior New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer
to lead the transition of new aerospace products from
concept and design through validation, certification, and production launch.
This is a hands-on engineering role for someone who understands both
how to design a strong product and how to make it successfully manufacturable.
What You'll Do
Lead New Product Introduction
Lead engineering activities for new products from concept through production release.
Drive the transition from engineering development into manufacturing.
Apply
Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
and
Design for Assembly (DFA)
principles throughout product development.
Identify and resolve manufacturability, cost, quality, and production-readiness issues before launch.
Support prototype builds, pilot production, First Article Inspection (FAI), and production ramp-up.
Design & Develop Aerospace Products
Design and develop mechanical and structural components using
SolidWorks.
Create and review 3D models, assemblies, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.
Apply
GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis
to ensure robust and manufacturable designs.
Perform engineering calculations and structural assessments.
Use FEA and other engineering analysis tools to support design decisions.
Select appropriate materials and manufacturing processes based on performance, cost, quality, and manufacturability.
Validate & Certify
Develop and support engineering verification, validation, and qualification plans.
Coordinate prototype, laboratory, and field testing activities.
Analyze test results and prepare technical reports.
Support aerospace certification activities and associated engineering documentation.
Contribute to certification programs involving
TCCA, FAA, EASA, and STC development, as applicable.
Partner With Manufacturing
Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Program Management.
Provide hands-on engineering support during prototype and production builds.
Resolve technical and manufacturing issues throughout the product lifecycle.
Support non-conformances, root cause investigations, corrective actions, and engineering changes.
Ensure designs are practical, repeatable, cost-effective, and ready for production.
Provide Technical Leadership
Lead design reviews and contribute to key technical decisions.
Mentor and support junior engineers and designers.
Promote engineering best practices, standardization, and continuous improvement.
Balance technical performance, certification requirements, manufacturing realities, cost, and schedule.
What We're Looking For
Education
Bachelor's degree in
Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
Experience
Approximately
8–10+ years of relevant engineering experience
in product development, mechanical design, NPI, industrialization, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience taking a product from
design or development through prototype, validation, and manufacturing release.
Experience supporting products in a manufacturing environment.
Aerospace experience is strongly preferred.
Technical Skills
Advanced proficiency with
SolidWorks
or comparable 3D CAD tools.
Strong understanding of:
Mechanical and structural design
DFM / DFA
GD&T
Tolerance stack-up
Aerospace or high-performance materials
Manufacturing processes
Prototype and production development
Experience supporting
FAI, pilot builds, and production readiness.
Working knowledge of FEA and structural analysis.
Experience with engineering change and root cause processes.
Strong Assets
Experience with
FAA, TCCA, or EASA certi