Senior NPI Engineer

Senior New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer Location: Kirkland, Quebec (Montreal), Canada Department: Engineering Employment Type: Full-Time, 100% On-site Shape the Future of Aerospace Innovatio n At DART Aerospace, we design and manufacture mission-critical aerospace equipment used by helicopter operators around the world. From aerial firefighting and search & rescue to military and utility operations, our products help customers accomplish demanding missions safely and efficientl y. With engineering and manufacturing facilities across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Mexico, we continue to invest in innovation and new product developme nt.We're looking for an experienced Senior New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer to lead the successful transition of innovative aerospace products from concept through design, validation, certification, and manufacturing laun ch. This is a highly visible role that combines technical leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on engineering in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environm ent. What You' ll DoLead New Product Introdu • ctionLead engineering activities for new product development from concept through production la • unch.Drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), cost optimization, and product industrializa • tion.Ensure seamless transition from engineering development into manufactu ring. Design & Develop Aerospace Pr • oductsDesign and develop mechanical and structural aerospace components using Solid • Works.Perform engineering calculations, structural assessments, and FEA analyses to validate product perfor • mance.Select appropriate materials and manufacturing processes while balancing performance, cost, and manufacturab ility. Validation & Certif • icationDevelop qualification, verification, and validation • plans.Coordinate laboratory and field testing acti • vities.Analyze test results and prepare technical reports supporting FAA, TCCA, and EASA certification acti • vities.Support STC development and certification documen tation. Collaborate Across the • BusinessPartner closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, Quality, Procurement, and Program Man • agement.Support prototype builds, pilot production, first article inspections (FAI), and production re • adiness.Resolve technical issues throughout the product li fecycle. Technical L • eadershipMentor junior engineers and d • esigners.Lead design reviews and technical decisio • n-making.Champion engineering best practices, continuous improvement, and standar • dization.Support root cause investigations and engineering change ac tivities. What We're L ooking Fo • rEducationBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Manufacturing En gineering. • Experience10+ years of experience in product development, mechanical design, or aerospace e • ngineering.Experience leading New Product Introduction (NPI) or product industrializatio • n projects.Experience supporting products from concept through manufacturi ng release. Tech • nical SkillsAdvanced proficiency with SolidWor • ks (3D CAD).Strong under • standing of:Mecha • nical designStructu • ral analysisAerospa • ce materialsManufacturi • ng proce • ssesGD&TTolera • nce stack-upExperience usin • g FEA tools.Knowledge of aerospace certification requirements (FAA, • TCCA, EASA).Experience with STC development is considered a s trong asset. Leadership • CompetenciesStrong project management and prioritiz • ation skills.Excellent analytical and problem-solvi • ng abilities.Comfortable working across multidiscip • linary teams.Strong communication and present • ation skills.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where priorities ev olve quickly. Why Join • DART Aerospace?Work on certified aerospace products • used worldwide.Lead the introduction of innovative helicopter mis • sion equipment.Collaborate with international engineering and ma