Director, Design and Innovation

Bombardier; Dorval; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Bombardier in Canada seeks a Director, Design and Innovation to lead the product DNA and drive strategic innovation across aerospace platforms. You will collaborate with senior executives to shape long-term strategies and supervise an experienced aerospace team.

Fluency in English and French, a university degree in engineering or industrial design, and 15+ years in aerospace are required. This role is based in Canada with a day-shift schedule and on-site expectations.

Qualifications

• University degree in engineering, industrial design, or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience in the aerospace industry.
• Fluent in English and French.

Responsibilities

• Evolve the product DNA and shape tomorrow's products across Bombardier's 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.

Skills

Aerospace industry experience

Executive-level leadership

Bilingual: English & French

Strategic project leadership

Strong communication

Education

University degree in engineering or industrial design

Job description

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?

• 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.

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