ATR - Structures Engineer - Modifications (M/F) (H/F) - AVIONS DE TRANSPORT REGIONAL (ATR) GIE

Job Title: Structures Engineer – Modifications

About us

ATR is the world's number one aircraft manufacturer in regional aviation providing a new generation of turboprops. We are a joint venture between two European aeronautical heavyweights, Airbus and Leonardo. From the world’s largest cities to our planet’s most remote regions, our purpose is to deliver air travel to people, communities and businesses in an innovative, sustainable and modern way.

Our leadership profile: People Centric, Entrepreneurial, Inspiring, Exemplary, Innovative, Humble. We offer an attractive environment with a human‑sized team.

Your Mission

Within the Engineering Structures Department, the jobholder 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. He/She will follow the design development (through PDR, CDR) in liaison with other ATR Engineering Departments and Partners Design Offices (Leonardo, Airbus Atlantic, Airbus). Additionally, He/She will contribute to the continued airworthiness process carrying out preliminary investigations on structure‑related in‑service events potentially affecting the safety of operations and will also be involved in the aircraft structure quality improvement process.

Activities

• 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 partners and suppliers 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 update (e.g. CMM, AMM, MP, Service Bulletin).
• Contribute to the assessment of the industrial impacts of modifications.

About You

• Field of study: Aerospace/Mechanical/Manufacturing (or Génie Aéronautique/Mécanique/Industriel).
• 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 interpretation.

Technical Skills

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

Soft Skills

• Good communication and collaboration skills in a multicultural context.
• Active listening and a pro‑active approach.
• Positive attitude.
• Ability to work effectively with others in a team environment as well as independently with supervision.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Goal oriented.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, problem‑solving skills.
• Strong time management and multi‑tasking skills.
• Fluent in English and French (Italian is a plus).

Recruitment Process

Lawrence will contact you and conduct an innovative and digital assessment followed by interviews with Lawrence and a Talent Acquisition Partner.

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 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 people with more than 35 nationalities working together.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ATR 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.

Company

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

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment.