When applicable, Bombardier promotes flexible and hybrid work policies.
Why join us?
At Bombardier, we design, build and maintain the world’s peak-performing aircraft for the world’s most discerning people and businesses, governments and militaries. We have been successful in setting the highest standards by putting our people at the heart of it all, and defining excellence, together.
Working at Bombardier means operating at the highest level. Every day, you are part of a team that delivers superior experiences and products, pushing the boundaries of whats possible in our industry and beyond. By prioritizing employee growth and development, we empower everyone to reach their full potential on their own terms, because the best work happens when you are free to be yourself and share your unique expertise.
Bombardier’s Benefits Program
With our employees’ well-being top of mind, we offer a comprehensive and competitive Benefits Program, which includes the following:
- Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more)
- Competitive base salary
- Retirement savings plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tele Health Program
What are your contributions to the team?
Be responsible for leading and developing a high-performing engineering team with dual mandates: 1) establishing and managing standardized components for optimal product development, and 2) ensuring the effective management and dissemination of engineering knowledge and processes within the Bombardier Engineering System (BES). The role combines technical expertise with leadership to drive efficiency, quality, and innovation within the organization.
- Standards and Components Management
- Oversee the development, qualification, and integration of standardized components (structural, systems, EWIS, hydraulic, etc.) into the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system.
- Establish and enforces rigorous component management processes to prevent proliferation and ensure adherence to industry standards.
- Lead the team in identifying opportunities for component standardization across different aircraft programs to optimize resource utilization and reduce costs.
- Collaborate with engineering and procurement teams to ensure seamless integration of standardized components into product development cycles.
- Bombardier Engineering System (BES) Management
- Provide strategic leadership for the management of engineering processes, content, and knowledge within the BES.
- Ensure the alignment of BES with Bombardiers product development methodologies and industry best practices.
- Oversee the development and maintenance of engineering documentation, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and accessibility.
- Foster a culture of knowledge sharing and collaboration within the engineering organization through effective utilization of the BES.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the BES.
- PLM and ERP Integration
- Oversee the integration of standards and component data into the PLM and ERP system.
- Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and accessibility within the PLM and ERP environment.
- Develop and implement processes for efficient data management and retrieval.
How to thrive in this role? Skills, knowledge & experience:
- You have a Bachelors degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field.
- You have at least 15 years of proven experience in aerospace engineering with a strong understanding of product integration, standard components and utilization.
- You have demonstrated leadership and people management skills.
- You have an excellent knowledge of PLM and ERP systems and data management practices.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- You are bilingual and possess good communication and presentation skills in both French and English (written and spoken).
Please note: You don’t need all the skills, knowledge, and experience listed for this position! We’re not looking for the perfect candidate, we’re looking for great talent and resourcefulness.
Bombardier is an equal opportunity employer and encourages persons of any race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, immigration status, disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics to apply.
Job Section Chief, Engineering
Primary Location Administrative Centre (CA)
Organization Aerospace Canada
Shift Day job
Employee Status Regular
Requisition 5077 Section Chief, Engineering
