Manager, Engineering - Program and Engineering - Bombardier Experimental

Bombardier; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bombardier is seeking a Manager, Engineering - Program and Engineering for Bombardier Experimental in Montreal. You will lead the design discipline mandates, manage the program office, and drive safety and continuous improvement across ground and flight test outfitting designs.

This role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering with 15+ years of aerospace experience, strong leadership, cross‑functional collaboration, and bilingual French/English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required or equivalent.
• 15+ years of applicable engineering experience.
• Management and leadership experience required.
• Knowledge of aerospace experimental mechanical and electrical design.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams on complex projects.
• Experience recruiting, retaining, and promoting top talent.
• Eligible for CGD program and member of Quebec's Order of Engineer.
• Fully bilingual in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Achieve Bombardier Experimental Mechanical & Electrical design discipline mandates and deliverables.
• Lead and manage the design organization, ensuring development, engagement and collaboration.
• Lead the Program office, maintain project tracking and governance, ensure effective communication.
• Oversee Health and Safety risk management for ground test rigs and flight test outfitting designs.
• Drive Continuous Improvement and a first-time-right mindset across disciplines.
• Develop activities aligned with policies, priorities and budget constraints.
• Manage and develop budgets for the Experimental Design and Program Office.

Skills

Management & leadership

Cross‑functional leadership

Oral presentation

Bilingual: French & English

Influencing skills

Team recruitment & development

CGD program eligibility

Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec member

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

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?

• Responsible for the achievement of the Bombardier Experimental Mechanical & Electrical design discipline mandate and deliverables.
• Lead and manage the design organization by ensuring their development, engagement, and collaboration.
• Lead and manage the Program office for the department by maintaining project tracking, lead program governance and ensure effective communication and collaboration across function and with internal clients in support of the various Bombardier Experimental Projects.
• Lead Health and Safety risk management prevention initiatives to ensure ultimate safety in all ground test rig and flight test outfitting designs.
• Drive Continuous Improvement & first-time right mindset for the Experimental Design and program office disciplines.
• Develop and conduct activities in accordance with company policies, priorities, and budget constraints.
• Manage and develops budgets for the Experimental Design and Program office disciplines.

How to thrive in this role?

• You have a bachelor's degree in engineering, with a minimum of fifteen (15) years of applicable experience.
• You have management and leadership experience, including executing performance appraisals, managing staffing allocation, process leadership and career development.
• You have strong knowledge and experience of aerospace experimental mechanical and electrical design for ground testing.
• You have proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects from initiation to completion.
• You demonstrated history of recruiting, retaining, and promoting world class talent; develops staff members to optimize their potential and their performance.
• You are comfortable working in a high volume, fast-paced, rapidly changing, results-oriented work environment.
• You are Self-confident with exceptional influencing, oral presentation, and leadership skills.
• You are eligible for registration in the Canadian Controlled Goods Directive (CGD) Program.
• You are a member of Quebec's Order of Engineer.
• You are fully bilingual (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 Manager, Engineering - Program and Engineering - Bombardier Experimental

Primary Location Marcel-Laurin Plant 1

Organization Aerospace Canada

Shift Day job

Employee Status Regular

Requisition 15461 Manager, Engineering - Program and Engineering - Bombardier Experimental