NPD Methods Lead – Manufacturing Readiness & Lean

Bombardier; Dorval; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

Bombardier seeks a Methods Agent for New Product Development at the Dorval Plant. You will coordinate methods activities, support manufacturing readiness, and deliver technical documentation for machined parts from concept through implementation.

A background in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering and 5+ years in manufacturing tech is required. Reading drawings, 3D visualization, and cross‑functional collaboration are essential to drive NPD and Lean integration.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years as Manufacturing Technologist or similar.
• Experience with NPD, prototyping, or manufacturing readiness.

Responsibilities

• Support new product development projects by coordinating methods activities, manufacturing readiness tasks, and technical deliverables for machined parts from concept through implementation.
• Participate in the review, investigation, and resolution of technical challenges during product development, while identifying opportunities to improve manufacturability, quality, cost, and schedule performance.
• Revise and/or create manufacturing documentation, and change requests required to support new designs, prototypes, development builds, and product configuration updates.
• Provide technical expertise and leadership to cross‑functional project teams, supporting design reviews, development milestones, risk mitigation, and the integration of Lean manufacturing principles into new product introduction.
• Ensure clear ownership, action plans, and schedule alignment for development issues, project risks, and open technical items; maintain visibility through project tracking tools and visual management updates.
• Investigate issues related to methods and engineering documentation for new designs, development builds, and configuration changes; initiate appropriate corrective actions to support project milestones.
• Initiate/lead unresolved technical, documentation, or manufacturing readiness concerns to project leaders to ensure timely decision‑making and risk mitigation.
• Maintain methods documentation, development records, and project databases to ensure accurate traceability of new product introduction activities.

Skills

Read technical drawings

3D visualization

Analytical mindset

Leadership

Team player

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Electrical/Aerospace/Industrial)

Tools

SAP software

Catia V5

Job description

Methods Agent, New Product Development (NPD)

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Language Sign in Employee Login Methods Agent, New Product Development (NPD) Job Description Job Alerts Link Apply now Posting Start Date: 9/3/26 Requisition ID: 15301 Dorval, QC, CAN, H4S 1Y9

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?

• Support new product development projects by coordinating methods activities, manufacturing readiness tasks, and technical deliverables for machined parts from concept through implementation.
• Participate in the review, investigation, and resolution of technical challenges during product development, while identifying opportunities to improve manufacturability, quality, cost, and schedule performance.
• Revise and/or create manufacturing documentation, and change requests required to support new designs, prototypes, development builds, and product configuration updates.
• Provide technical expertise and leadership to cross-functional project teams, supporting design reviews, development milestones, risk mitigation, and the integration of Lean manufacturing principles into new product introduction.
• Ensure clear ownership, action plans, and schedule alignment for development issues, project risks, and open technical items; maintain visibility through project tracking tools and visual management updates.
• Investigate issues related to methods and engineering documentation for new designs, development builds, and configuration changes; initiate appropriate corrective actions to support project milestones.
• Initiate/lead unresolved technical, documentation, or manufacturing readiness concerns to project leaders to ensure timely decision-making and risk mitigation.
• Maintain methods documentation, development records, and project databases to ensure accurate traceability of new product introduction activities.

How to thrive in this role?

• You hold a degree or diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or Industrial Engineering.
• You have min five (5) years of experience as a Manufacturing Technologist or equivalent experience.
• You have relevant experience supporting new product development, new product introduction, prototype builds, or manufacturing readiness activities.
• You are comfortable reading technical drawings and have good 3D visualization and a good analytical mind.
• You have the confidence and ability to support development builds, assess manufacturability, and troubleshoot technical issues during new product introduction.
• You have a good knowledge of aircraft manufacturing and assembly techniques.
• You have leadership skills and support the importance of customer satisfaction.
• You are a team player, organized, autonomous, resourceful, imaginative, and you are persistent.
• You enjoy working in a team and have excellent communication skills.
• You are proficient with Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, SAP software and knowledge of Catia V5 is an asset.

Now that you can see yourself in this role, apply and join the Bombardier Team!

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 Methods Agent, New Product Development (NPD)

Primary Location Dorval Plant 3

Organization Aerospace Canada

Shift Day job

Employee Status Regular

Requisition 15301 Methods Agent, New Product Development (NPD)

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