Director, Design and Innovation

Bombardier Transportation GmbH; Dorval; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans

Retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bombardier Transportation GmbH in Canada seeks a Director of Design and Innovation to shape the product strategy across Bombardier’s platforms and lead high‑impact innovation programs at the executive level.

You will collaborate with SVPs and VPs, drive governance for innovation, align multidisciplinary teams, and deliver compelling presentations to the leadership team while mentoring a senior aerospace group.

Qualifications

• University degree in engineering, industrial design, or related field.
• 15+ years of aerospace industry experience.
• Fluent in English and French.
• Strong analytical and presentation skills.
• Ability to lead strategic innovation projects at executive level.

Responsibilities

• Evolve product DNA and shape the product of tomorrow across Bombardier’s product lines.
• Serve as the voice of design and innovation throughout the company.
• Lead large-scale strategic innovation projects at the executive level across the organization to ensure long-term success.
• Collaborate effectively with senior leadership to develop long-term innovation strategies.
• Establish and lead governance and robust processes for innovation management.
• Develop opportunities within the organization to accelerate innovative solutions across functions.
• Lead the strategic alignment of exploratory initiatives to anticipate market trends.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to the executive leadership team.
• Directly supervise a highly experienced aerospace team.

Skills

Leadership

Innovation management

Strategic planning

Executive communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

University degree in engineering/industrial design

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?

• Evolve the product DNA and shape the product of tomorrow in a way that is both progressive and consistent across Bombardier’s various product lines.
• Serve as the voice of design and innovation throughout the company.
• Lead large-scale strategic innovation projects at the executive level across the organization to ensure the long-term success of our aircraft platforms and sales.
• Collaborate effectively with senior leadership (SVPs, VPs) to develop effective long-term innovation strategies.
• Establish and lead effective governance and robust processes for innovation management.
• Develop new opportunities within the organization to accelerate the implementation of innovative solutions, including aligning multidisciplinary functions such as product strategy, procurement, engineering, and program management.
• Lead the strategic alignment of exploratory initiatives to anticipate market trends and identify elements that will elevate the cabin experience.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to the executive leadership team.
• Directly supervise a highly experienced aerospace team.

How to thrive in this role?

• You hold a university degree in engineering, industrial design, or a related field, or possess equivalent professional experience.
• You are a self-starter capable of identifying, creating, and executing strategic projects with minimal supervision.
• You are passionate about business aviation, design, innovation, emerging technologies, and the customer experience.
• You have over 15 years of experience in the aerospace industry; experience in aerospace innovation is an asset.
• You are a team player who can easily build a network and secure support from various functions within the organization.
• You demonstrate an ability to develop long-term strategic relationships with corporate decision-makers.
• You demonstrate effectiveness in identifying opportunities and improving business processes.
• You have a solid understanding of configuration management and change management principles and processes within a manufacturing environment.
• You possess excellent analytical skills and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• You are fluent in English and French.

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 Director, Design and Innovation

Primary Location Administrative Centre (CA)

Organization Aerospace Canada

Shift Day job

Employee Status Regular

Requisition 15145 Director, Design and Innovation