ATR - Structures Engineer - Modifications (M/F)

ATR Structures Engineer – Modifications

ATR is the world's number one aircraft manufacturer in regional aviation, providing a new generation of turboprops. It is a joint venture between Airbus and Leonardo.

About Us

From the world’s largest cities to the most remote regions, our purpose is to deliver air travel to people, communities and businesses in an innovative, sustainable and modern way. We are a people‑centric, entrepreneurial, inspiring, exemplary, innovative, humble company.

Your Mission

As a Structures Engineer – Modifications in the Engineering Structures Directorate, you will contribute to all structural activities related to Type Design/Type Certificate changes, from the technical evaluation of the request/need up to the certification of the change. You will also follow the design development (through PDR, CDR) in liaison with other ATR Engineering Departments and partner Design Offices (Leonardo, Airbus Atlantic, Airbus). Additionally, you will support the continued airworthiness process by investigating structure-related in‑service events and participate in the aircraft structure quality improvement process.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to structural activities related to a TC change from the technical evaluation of the request/need up to the certification of the change.
• Carry out investigations on structure‑related in‑service events in a continued airworthiness framework.
• Follow laboratory activities for technical expertise of recovered parts from in‑service aircraft; analyze test/laboratory reports to identify root failure causes and contribute to design improvements.
• Liaise with partner and supplier design offices (Leonardo, Airbus Atlantic, equipment suppliers) and follow up the design and investigation activities under their responsibility.
• Provide transversal technical support to other ATR departments.
• Provide technical support to airlines for queries concerning design evolution/configuration.
• Contribute to technical documentation updates (e.g., CMM, AMM, MP, Service Bulletin).
• Assess the industrial impacts of modifications.

Qualifications

• Field of study: Aerospace, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• At least 5 years of professional experience.
• Good knowledge of aircraft structures, airframe materials, processes, technologies, and relevant documentation.
• Good understanding of standard drafting practices and drawing/model interrogation.

IT Skills

• CAD (Catia)
• Microsoft Office package
• IBM (GILDA, Samonit)

Soft Skills

• Good communication and collaboration skills in a multicultural context.
• Active listening and a proactive approach.
• Positive attitude.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently with supervision.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Goal oriented.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong time management and multi‑tasking skills.
• Fluent in English and French (Italian is a plus).
• Ready to take off with us to keep connecting communities and businesses and provide the best possible products and support to our customers.

What We Offer

• Highly competitive compensation package (profit and success sharing, employee savings plan).
• Work‑life balance (remote working, 6th week of paid leave, additional days off for family events).
• Well‑being / health (supplementary health & welfare coverage).
• Career paths enabling employees to develop their skills and build a professional project.
• Wide choice of development programs for soft and hard skills.
• CSE: ATR (family and employee events) and Airbus CSE (travel, vacation camps).
• Diversity and inclusion: Over 1200 men & women with more than 35 different nationalities work together in our teams.

Contract Details

• Company: Avions de Transport Regional (ATR) GIE
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Class Emploi (France): Classe F12
• Experience Level: Professional
• Job Family: Structure Design & Integration

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. We are, and always have been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process.