Louay Msaddi
Dollard-des-Ormeaux
Summary
With 15 years of experience in the Aerospace industry, including 6 years in a managerial role within the Engineering department, recognized for leadership characterized by humility, integrity, and driving organizational change. A strategic thinker capable of making tough decisions under pressure, demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Exhibiting excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, adept at supervising and training subordinate professionals, evaluating performance. Familiarity with key Aerospace processes such as ARP4754, DO160, DO178, and Part 25 certification. Currently seeking a challenging position for professional growth and new experiences.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of A220 Electric Systems
Airbus Canada
12.2020 - Current
- Managing 3 departments of professional engineering on A220 program (Electrical System, Electrical Wiring Integrated System and Electromagnetic Compatibility and Susceptibility)
- Managing suppliers execution on plan and supporting commercial negotiations (negotiated up to $6M of savings on initial bids)
- Developing strategies and projects that align with company top priorities (performance, ramp-up, cost reduction)
- Managing resources and projects per budget
- Strategic decisions on Make vs Buy
- Motivating team to propose ways of improvement and increase A220 competitiveness
- Lead initiatives for strategic organizational and processes changes
- Responsible of development and career growth of professional engineers and specialists.
Electrical Systems and EMCS, Section Chief – A220 Program
Airbus Canada Limited Partnership: Joint Venture between Airbus and Investissement Québec.
04.2018 - 11.2020
- Develop and lead 2 groups of professional engineers on A220 program (Electrical System and Electromagnetic Compatibility and Susceptibility)
- Provide managerial leadership in decision making process to align with program priorities
- Ensure cross collaboration with other stakeholders (Suppliers, IWT, Work Packages, customer support, etc.)
- Put in place strategies for mid to long term projects execution to improve aircraft competitiveness (performance improvement, cost reduction, etc.)
- Participate in yearly budget exercise for team staffing
- Responsible of employees Development plan and career growth
- Led several software development projects according to DO178 industry standard.
Electrical Systems Engineering Specialist, Group Lead – CSeries
Bombardier Aerospace
06.2016 - 03.2018
- Lead team of professional engineers in CSeries electrical system team
- Main objective was to ensure successful entry into service of CS100 and CS300 programs
- Set priorities
- Coordination of projects with suppliers and other departments
- Establishing detailed plans to reach objectives
- Review and approve design changes while providing technical leadership
- Performance reviews
- Identify performance gaps and development plans
- Work in collaboration with system suppliers to identify product improvement opportunities and support design changes (Software and Hardware)
- Support In-service issues investigations and corrective actions
- Support production snags and FTPs execution when required.
Electrical Power Generation System Integrator – CSeries
Bombardier Aerospace
05.2011 - 05.2016
- Lead CSeries development activities for primary electrical generation system (DAL B criticality)
- Coordinated with electrical system supplier and ensured on-time delivery according to Bombardier’s engineering requirements in accordance with ARP 4754 industry standard
- Technical lead for defining, validating and verifying system level requirements
- Defined test requirements and procedures for system certification
- Lead projects’ definition for scope of work, technical solution and ensured projects meet KPI targets
- System performance verification through different rigs and aircraft testing
- Components environmental qualification per DO160 requirements
- Ensured electrical system meet electrical and aerospace industry safety regulations (Part 25 certification requirements)
- Involvement in Aircraft Reliability 1309 Design Requirement assessments
- Managed multiple complex projects end to end (full project cycle).
Interior Systems Integrator – CRJ Program
Bombardier Aerospace
09.2008 - 04.2011
- Lead activities related to development of cabin interiors systems for Bombardier CRJ program
- Supported sales campaign with technical expertise including internal cabin configuration
- Lead and managed product changes requests process for interiors systems projects
- Prepared service bulletins (SB) for airliners
- Drafted electrical systems schematics using AUTOCAD
- Managed certification tests and submit certification documents to authorities
- Support in-service issues and snags with airliners
- Reviewed and approved test procedures for components qualification according to industry standards (DO-160)
- Participated in investigations for airworthiness issues and ensured that aircraft systems met authorities’ regulations (TC, FAA, EASA)
- Developed Electrical Load Analysis and Electrical Load Characteristics.
Design Internship – Product Center Engineering
PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA (P&WC)
04.2007 - 05.2008
- Managed multifunctional engineering, procurement and production teams in support of Pratt & Whitney design requirements
- External Components Design (all P&WC programs in production)
- Product improvement and components certification
- Non-conformance reports and deficiency analyses
- Developed Database to define all components used in the system.
Education
Master of Engineering Management (M.eng) – Industrial engineering -
ECOLE POLYTECHNIQUE DE MONTREAL
Montreal, Canada08.2011
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering – Systems Automation (B.Eng) -
ECOLE POLYTECHNIQUE DE MONTREAL
Montreal, Canada04.2008
Skills
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Decision-Making
- Problem Resolution
- Problem-Solving
- Critical Thinking
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Citizenship
Canadian
Hobbies
Soccer coach
Timeline
Head of A220 Electric Systems
Airbus Canada
12.2020 - Current
Electrical Systems and EMCS, Section Chief – A220 Program
Airbus Canada Limited Partnership: Joint Venture between Airbus and Investissement Québec.
04.2018 - 11.2020
Electrical Systems Engineering Specialist, Group Lead – CSeries
Bombardier Aerospace
06.2016 - 03.2018
Electrical Power Generation System Integrator – CSeries
Bombardier Aerospace
05.2011 - 05.2016
Interior Systems Integrator – CRJ Program
Bombardier Aerospace
09.2008 - 04.2011
Design Internship – Product Center Engineering
PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA (P&WC)
04.2007 - 05.2008
Master of Engineering Management (M.eng) – Industrial engineering -
ECOLE POLYTECHNIQUE DE MONTREAL
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering – Systems Automation (B.Eng) -
ECOLE POLYTECHNIQUE DE MONTREAL
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