Leader, Methods

Bombardier Transportation GmbH; Dorval; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans

Retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bombardier Transportation GmbH in Dorval, Canada, is seeking a senior Methods leader to plan, organize, and supervise a Methods team within aviation manufacturing. You will drive lean improvements, coach staff, and collaborate across Engineering, Production, and Quality to optimize product flow.

The role requires extensive experience, strong leadership, and bilingual communication in French and English, with a focus on continuous improvement and meeting tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• University degree in engineering or industrial engineering, or college degree with significant experience in Methods.
• At least ten years of experience in manufacturing aviation.
• Solid knowledge in lean manufacturing.
• Fluent in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, motivate, and supervise the activities of a dozen of salaried employees of the Methods group.
• Exercise your leadership respecting the vision and values of Bombardier Aviation.
• Assume the management responsibilities of your team, finance, and the achievement of your team`s objectives.
• Ensure continuous improvement using operational excellence concepts and the problem-solving process.
• Coach your team to develop talent within the organization.
• Work closely with Engineering, Program, Production, Logistic, Purchasing and Quality to optimize change management, problem solving, and improve product flow.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team player

Flexible

Results oriented

Work under pressure

Fluent French

Fluent English

Problem solving

Education

University degree in engineering or industrial engineering

College degree with significant experience in Methods

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?

In your role, reporting to the Director, Methods, you will:

• Plan, organize, motivate, and supervise the activities of a dozen of salaried employees of the Methods group
• Exercise your leadership respecting the vision and values of Bombardier Aviation
• Assume the management responsibilities of your team, finance, and the achievement of your team`s objectives
• Ensure continuous improvement using operational excellence concepts and the problem-solving process
• Coach your team to develop talent within the organization
• Work closely with various groups such as Engineering, Program, Production, Logistic, Purchasing and Quality to optimize change management, problem solving, and improve product flow

How to thrive in this role?

• You hold a university degree in engineering or industrial engineering, or a college degree with significant experience in Methods
• You possess at least ten (10) years of experience in the domain of manufacturing aviation
• You have a solid knowledge in lean manufacturing
• You have good judgment, are flexible, results oriented, and at ease with tight deadlines
• You possess a great sense of initiative
• You are highly motivated, a team player able to work under pressure with minimum supervision
• You speak and write fluently in French and English and have aptitudes for efficient communication
• Having experience in a Green and Completion environment is a benefit

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.