Continuous Improvement Agent

Bombardier Transportation GmbH; Dorval; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental & medical insurance

Retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bombardier is seeking a Continuous Improvement Agent at the Dorval Plant to drive Kaizen initiatives and optimize manufacturing operations. You will apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies, map value streams, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve measurable performance gains. Fluency in French and English is required.

Join a team focused on process excellence, change leadership, and ongoing capability development while supporting a comprehensive Benefits Program.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment focused on continuous improvement.
• Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or Business Administration.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt preferred or Green Belt required.
• Bilingual in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate process-improvement and problem-solving initiatives using Lean Six Sigma, FMEA and DMAIC to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Plan, lead and animate Kaizen events and continuous-improvement projects with strong stakeholder engagement.
• Conduct process mapping and value stream analysis to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for optimization.
• Design and implement training strategies with key stakeholders to strengthen performance management and customer value.
• Act as change advocate and SME, guiding organization in adopting Operational Excellence principles.
• Develop project timelines and ensure compliance throughout execution with risk mitigation.
• Promote a process-driven culture with standardized processes and aligned KPIs.

Skills

Kaizen

Lean Six Sigma

Change management

Facilitation

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Engineering degree

Operations Management degree

Business Administration degree

Job description

When applicable, Bombardier promotes flexible and hybrid work policies.

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.

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)
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee Assistance Program

What are your contributions to the team?

• Lead and facilitate process-improvement and problem-solving initiatives, applying methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma, FMEA and DMAIC to identify and eliminate waste while improving operational efficiency.
• Plan, lead and animate Kaizen events and continuous-improvement projects, ensuring strong stakeholder engagement and consistent focus on achieving defined outcomes.
• Conduct process mapping and value stream analysis to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for optimization.
• Design and implement training strategies and solutions with key stakeholders to strengthen team capabilities in performance management, enhance customer value, and reduce waste.
• Act as a change advocate and subject-matter expert, guiding the organization in adopting Operational Excellence principles as a core approach to managing performance and aligning to business objectives.
• Develop project timelines and ensure compliance throughout execution, proactively identifying risks and mitigation strategies.
• Promote a process-driven culture by supporting standardization, effective use of processes, aligned performance indicators (KPIs), and a strong operational infrastructure.

How to thrive in this role?

• You have five (5) to ten (10) years of experience in a manufacturing environment specializing in continuous improvement, with strong expertise in leading Kaizen initiatives.
• You hold a degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or Business Administration.
• You are recognized as a strong leader with proven experience in change management.
• You are an expert facilitator with exceptional influencing and stakeholder-engagement skills.
• You hold a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification (preferred) or Green Belt certification (required).
• You are bilingual in French and English

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.

Job Continuous Improvement Agent

Primary Location Dorval Plant 3

Organization Aerospace Canada

Shift Day job

Employee Status Regular