Configuration Specialist, Bombardier Experimental

Bombardier Transportation GmbH; Saint-Laurent-de-l'Île-d'Orléans; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life

Retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program

Tele Health Program

Job summary

Bombardier Experimental is seeking a Configuration Specialist to develop and manage configuration control for ground test rigs and flight test installations. You will lead CM activities, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and influence stakeholders to ensure compliance and robust data management.

The role requires a decade of aerospace CM experience, fluency in French and English, and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• University or technical degree in a related field with 10+ years in aerospace configuration management.
• Strong CM knowledge across aerospace, mechanical/electrical design, manufacturing and quality.
• Understanding of aerospace regulatory requirements.
• Experience with ground test rigs, simulations, and flight test prep.
• Ability to navigate product databases and extract technical docs.
• Leadership in multidisciplinary teams and ability to influence and collaborate.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• MS Office proficiency including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Fluent in French and English oral/written communication.
• Eligible for Canadian CGD.

Responsibilities

• Develop configuration management plans for ground test rigs and audit compliance.
• Prepare configuration control docs for ground test rigs and experimental flight test installations with multidisciplinary teams.
• Act as configuration authority, influence stakeholders and support the Experimental organization.
• Update CM practices in Bombardier Manual and optimize CM tools/databases in Experimental.
• Manage priorities in complex environments and present CM status to management.
• Contribute to the success of unique, high-impact projects within Bombardier Experimental.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Stakeholder influence

Team collaboration

Communication (French/English)

Product data navigation

Education

University or technical degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Configuration Specialist, Bombardier Experimental

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 what’s 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?

• Develop configuration management plans for ground test rigs for new development programs and audit their compliance.
• Prepare configuration control documentation for ground test rigs and experimental flight test aircraft installations in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Act as a configuration authority, influence stakeholders, build strong relationships and actively contribute to the development of the Experimental organization.
• Update configuration management practices on Bombardier Manual and define requirements to optimize tools and databases used in the Experimental environment.
• Manage priorities effectively in complex environments and confidently present configuration status to management teams.
• Play a key role within Bombardier Experimental by contributing to the success of unique and high-impact projects.

How to thrive in this role?

• University or technical degree in a related field, with a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience in configuration management within the aerospace sector.
• Strong knowledge of configuration management principles in aerospace as well as mechanical, electrical design, manufacturing, and quality processes.
• Good understanding of technical and regulatory requirements in aerospace
• Experience in ground test rigs, simulation, and preparation of flight test aircraft
• Ability to navigate with product databases and efficiently extract technical documents.
• Recognized leadership within multidisciplinary teams, with the ability to influence, collaborate, and demonstrate judgment, responsibility, and team spirit.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage priorities in a dynamic environment and confidently present to management teams.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in French and English.
• Eligibility for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGD)

Please note: You don’t need all the skills, knowledge, and experience listed to apply for this position. We’re not looking for the perfect candidate, we’re looking for great talent and passionate individuals.

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.