Continuous Improvement Specialist

Bombardier Transportation GmbH; Dorval; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans

Retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bombardier is seeking a Permanent Continuous Improvement Specialist to drive operational excellence across its Canadian Aerospace operations. You will lead Kaizen and problem‑solving projects, mentor teams, and embed performance management through standardized processes and data‑driven decisions.

The role requires a university degree and at least 10 years in manufacturing improvement, with fluency in English and French, and a willingness to travel between facilities.

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering, Business Management, or Organizational Development.
• Minimum 10 years of manufacturing experience in continuous improvement, Kaizen and problem solving.
• Strong Lean manufacturing knowledge and change leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, facilitate & coach Kaizen and problem‑solving projects using Lean Six Sigma, DMAIC, FMEA and 8D.
• Develop and implement company‑wide Operational Excellence strategies.
• Influence leadership and manage conflict to drive continuous improvement.
• Lead training strategies with stakeholders to build performance management know‑how.
• Analyze operational data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Promote standardization, KPIs and efficient processes across facilities.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Kaizen

Problem solving

Communication

IT systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

DMAIC

FMEA

8D

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?

Thi is a permanent posiiton

• Lead, facilitate & coach Kaizen & problem-solving projects, utilizing methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma (DMAIC), FMEA and 8D to identify and eliminate waste and improve operational efficience
• Lead the development and implementation of company-wide Operational Excellence (BOE) strategies, driving cultural change and embedding performance management aligned with business goals
• Be an expert with a strong ability to influence leadership, communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, and manage conflict constructively to drive sustainable change and performance improvement
• Develop and dispense training strategies along with organizational stakeholders to increase the knowledge base of the teams around performance management and deliver value to our customers
• Conduct detailed analysis of operational data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement
• Be a process-based leader that instills a culture of standardization and execution through effective use of processes, aligned KPIs and infrastructure
• Lead the change using formal change management approach and communication strategy to ensure stakeholder engagement, full team collaboration and promote a culture of continuous improvement

How to thrive in this role?

• You have a university degree, preferably in Engineering, Business Management, or Organizational Development
• You are a recognized leader with change management experience
• You have a minimum of 10 years of manufacturing experience in continuous improvement and specialize in the Kaizen approach & Problem Solving
• You have proven capability in the application of Lean manufacturing concepts
• You have demonstrated capability in leading change as demonstrated by experience and results
• You are an expert facilitator with a high amount of communication & influencing skill
• You are fluent in IT systems and have a desire to support the development of IT based solutions
• You must be able to travel to our various facilities to deploy the BOE model
• You have proven track record teaching & coaching Kaizen & Problem solving
• You are able to work in both English and French

The salary is from 90,000.00$CAD to 140,000.00$CAD

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 Specialist

Primary Location Administrative Centre (CA)

Organization Aerospace Canada

Shift Day job

Employee Status Regular