Design Engineering Intern
March 28 2025
Industries
Airspace, Aviation, National Defence
Categories Engineering,
Mississauga, ON • Full time
Job Description
Posted Friday, March 28, 2025 at 12:00 AM | Expires Friday, April 11, 2025 at 11:59 PM
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (DHC) is a storied name in the aerospace industry, recognized worldwide for its pioneering contributions to aviation and its unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and reliability. Headquartered in Calgary, AB, DHC currently has approximately 1,400 employees across British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario, as well as in markets and distribution hubs world-wide.
Established in 1928, De Havilland Canada has a rich history marked by the development of some of the most iconic and versatile aircraft ever built. These aircraft have served a variety of roles—from bush flying to commercial aviation—and are celebrated for their rugged durability, operational versatility, and excellence in performance.
Over the decades, De Havilland Canada has evolved to meet the changing needs of the aviation industry. Today, we are more than just an aircraft manufacturer; we are a comprehensive aerospace company with capabilities that span design, production, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services. Our operations are supported by a team of skilled engineers, technicians, and industry professionals who are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of craftsmanship and innovation.
Profile
The Engineering Division offering 12-16 month internship opportunity for Design Engineering in our Sidney, BC and/or Mississauga, ON office.
The selected candidates will have the opportunity to:
- Provide support for Type Design Change projects as required
- Drafting/Review of drawing changes and DAO documents for type design changes under direction of a design lead as required
- Participate in design change related integrated product development teams (IPDT) as part of the engineering change notice (ECN) process
- Modification, review, and creation of digital engineering data to support spares and production activities
- Troubleshoot issues with digital definition
- Troubleshooting technical manufacturing issues
- Assist Methods Engineers in performing simple Root Cause analyses
- Create 2D/3D manufacturing data using SolidWorks/AutoCAD
- Review existing engineering drawings and draft drawing changes to support design change projects as directed
- Provide simple root cause investigation under direction/supervision from applicable department leads
The intention will be that each intern will support permanent staff with ongoing projects, department functions, and ending the term as a fully integrated member of the team.
In addition to the specific project outputs, the student will write a report, in De Havilland format outlining the project, any challenges or deficiencies, and presenting the final outcome. The student will also present the project in a mid-point progress review and a final summary review.
The student will also be expected to provide commentary on what it’s like to work at De Havilland and to discuss specific improvement opportunities as they relate to the Engineering organization, De Havilland and the student internship program they participated in.
Education and Professional Qualifications
- Current engineering student (bachelor’s or masters)
- Preference to students who are completing an aerospace, Electrical or mechanical engineering degree
Additional Information
- Relocation will not be provided
- Please note only those selected for an interview will be contacted
At De Havilland Aircraft of Canada (DHC), we are committed to protecting our people, customers, shareholders and the public through Health & Safety Excellence. As such, it is expected that all employees maintain strict adherence to Health & Safety Policies and to perform key physical tasks of the position described in the job description and interview process. This may include but is not limited to the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions including temperature extremes, confined spaces, working at heights and with or around chemicals. Employees are expected to adhere to the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when at work which must include but is not limited to the ability to maintain a positive fit test when mask use is required.
At De Havilland Canada, we aim to be inclusive and diverse and provide equal opportunity for employment. All qualified applicants, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, and disability, are encouraged to apply. De Havilland will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise your Talent Acquisition representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
Any offer of employment is conditional on the completion of positive and satisfactory background checks, which may include, proof that you are legally entitled to work in Canada, professional references, verification of employment history, verification of educational background and criminal background checks.
Job Details
- Pay Type
- Hourly
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Mississauga, ON, Canada,
Victoria, BC, Canada
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