Lead Mechanical Engineer (Aerospace – Aircraft Interiors / STC / Retrofit)

About the position

Location: Canada (Remote) | Quarterly travel to Montreal Compensation: CAD $110,000–$130,000 + 4 weeks vacation + fully paid benefits About the Opportunity Our client is a growing aerospace engineering firm based in Montreal, specializing in aircraft interior modifications, retrofit programs, and STC-certified engineering solutions . With a highly technical and agile team of approximately 25 employees, they support complex aftermarket aircraft programs across cabin reconfiguration, interior upgrades, and certified design changes. They are looking for a Lead Mechanical Engineer to own design execution, technical decisions, and project delivery across multiple aircraft interior modification programs. This is an ideal opportunity for a senior aerospace mechanical engineer who enjoys combining hands-on technical depth with team leadership in a fast-moving, high-ownership environment . What You'll Do Lead mechanical design activities for aircraft interior modification and retrofit programs Own engineering deliverables from concept development through drawing release Translate customer modification concepts into certifiable and manufacturable design solutions Serve as the key technical point of reference for: design decisions engineering trade-offs technical problem solving Review and guide the work of junior engineers and CAD designers Oversee: CATIA V5 3D modeling detailed 2D drawing packages engineering changes / ECNs release documentation Ensure compliance with applicable aerospace and certification standards Partner closely with: STC / certification teams production and shop floor teams suppliers customers Support project planning, prioritization, and execution in a collaborative small-team environment What You Bring 7–12+ years of experience in aerospace mechanical design Strong hands-on experience with: aircraft interiors cabin monuments galleys lavatories retrofit / modification programs Proven experience working in STC (Supplemental Type Certificate) environments Advanced CATIA V5 expertise ( must-have ) Strong capability in: 3D modeling detailed drawing creation design package release Demonstrated ability to: own technical decisions mentor engineers/designers lead project design scope independently Experience delivering full design packages end-to-end , not only partial subsystem work Why Join High-ownership leadership role with direct technical influence Canada-remote flexibility with only occasional Montreal travel Tight-knit aerospace engineering team with strong collaboration Exposure to certified aircraft interior programs and visible project impact 4 weeks vacation Fully paid insurance benefits Flexible work environment Long-term growth as the team continues to scale

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