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Development Engineer / Development Engineering Specialist
@ Stelia Aerospace North America Inc
Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
Overview
Stelia Aerospace North America Inc. is hiring a Development Engineer to set up and implement new and modified composite aerostructure products and processes. The role manages technical and project activities, defines development plans, executes qualification, and works with design to support production. The posting requires an engineering degree, 7 years of experience (5 in manufacturing), and CATIA experience; no schedule, pay or arrangement is stated.
Responsibilities:
- Manage technical and project activities for new or changed products
- Define development plans and execute qualification activities
- Establish configuration control of assigned products and processes
- Work with design group on parts, tooling and shop aids
- Research new process techniques, equipment and materials
Requirements summary:
- Degree in industrial, mechanical or aerospace engineering
- Professional Engineering designation or ability to attain it
- 7 years of experience, minimum 5 in manufacturing
- Composite manufacturing and inspection experience
- CATIA V5 preferred, FiberSIM an asset
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-07
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 7+ years |
| Work setting | Office, Plant or factory |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Professional Engineering designation |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering |
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Stelia Aerospace North America Inc
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Full company description
STELIA Aerospace North America Inc. specializes in the design, development and fabrication of advanced composites structures for the aeronautic, defense and space markets.
- LinkedIn followers
- 91
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 16
- Reported office locations
- 71 HALL STREET, PO BOX 1150, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia B0J 2C0, ca
- Other recorded names
- Stelia Aerospace North America Inc
- Stelia Aerospace North America Inc.
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STELIA Aerospace North America Inc. specializes in the design, development and fabrication of advanced composites structures for the aeronautic, defense and space markets.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Business Consulting and Services |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Lunenburg, Nova Scotia |
| Year founded | 1987 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 14 |
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Company Information
Stelia Aerospace North America Inc., an affiliate of the Airbus Group of Companies, is an aerospace and defence company specializing in the design, development, and manufacturing of composite components and assemblies. Headquartered in Lunenburg, NS, and with a site in Mirabel, QC, we operate more than 150,000 sq feet of facilities dedicated to operations, manufacturing and administration.
Our people are our greatest asset. We welcome qualified candidates who are passionate, positive, team oriented, improvement focused, and willing to grow and develop their career. If you join us, you will find an environment that is rewarding, and a culture that is inclusive and welcoming.
Primary Purpose:
To provide Engineering support, direction and guidance in the setup and implementation of new product(s)/process(es) and revisions or modifications to existing product(s)/process(es).
Accountabilities:
- Manage and execute technical and project management activities to implement new product or changes to existing product
- Establish Configuration Control of assigned product(s)/process(es)
- Defining Development Plans
- Execute Qualification activities
- Work with Design Group to develop designs required to support implementation (part, tooling and shop aids)
- Perform Continuous Learning activities to expand knowledge of existing and new products/processes/equipment in line with the business strategy
- Review Engineering specifications, publications, manufacture methods, to expand existing knowledge
- Perform Research into new process techniques, equipment, materials, software, etc. that provides value to the business
Qualifications:
- Degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or equivalent from a recognized Post-Secondary Institution
- Completion of or ability to attain a Professional Engineering Designation
- 7 years’ experience (minimum 5 years in a manufacturing environment)
- Aerostructures and composite Manufacturing processes experience an asset
- Composite Layup, Winding and Fiber Placement
- Composite Trimming and Machining
- Bonding, Sealing, Hardware installation (Composite and Metal Structures)
- Finish application (Composite and Metallic Structures)
- Inspection techniques (Metrology, Non Destructive Inspection, etc.)
- Excellent Communication skills, both written and oral
- Focus on Technical writing
- Project Management skills
- Scheduling/planning, budget and resource management, work breakdown and estimation, progress reporting, lessons learned.
- Experience using CAD/CAM software
- CATIA V5 preferred
- CATIA Composite Workbench, FiberSIM an asset.
- Knowledge/Training with various production philosophies (LEAN, JIT, 5S, etc)
- Experienced using MS suite of products.
Level of Authority:
- Give engineering direction.
- Approval of Production Documents and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Material Review Board disposition.
Direct Reports:
- N/A
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