had to prepare a technical presentation on a design improvement for one of their aircraft components, pretty unique process. then two separate interviews that were entirely behavioral in STAR format and every single question tied back to their core values like safety and innovation. they want concrete data and metrics in your answers.
Mechanical Engineer
Summer 2026
Accepted
McGill University · Mechanical Engineering
3rd year · 3.7+ · 1 past internship
TechnicalResume ReviewMultiple roundsVirtual
They went deep into my second year design project, FEA experience was a big plus. Technical panel with two senior engineers covered structural fatigue, FEA basics and composite materials.
Manufacturing Engineer
Fall 2023
No Offer
McMaster University · Mechanical Engineering
5th year · 2.9-3.2 · 3 past internships
BehavioralVirtualEasy
SAP and manufacturing process questions and also qualitative vs quantitative analysis and stakeholder management. Expect some tool specific questions going in.
Mechanical Engineer
Summer 2026
No Offer
McGill University · Mechanical Engineering
3rd year · 3.3-3.6 · 1 past internship
BehavioralEasyIn-Person
General behavioral questions about why this position and teamwork. A few technical questions about CATIA and Solidworks experience, not difficult just awareness level. Whole thing was 30 to 40 minutes. Interviewers were warm. Montreal/Dorval site.