Section Chief, Engineering - PLM Project

Bombardier Transportation GmbH; Dorval; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life

Retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program

Tele Health Program

Job summary

Bombardier seeks a Section Chief, Engineering - PLM Project to lead PLM-related workstreams across aerospace programs. You will oversee delivery of PLM capabilities in an IPDT setting, coordinating engineering and IT efforts and ensuring compliance with lifecycle processes.

The role emphasizes digital continuity, regulatory adherence (AS9100/ITAR), and collaboration with enterprise architects to optimize data interchange across systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, computer science or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in aerospace product development or digital transformation.
• 3+ years leading or coordinating PLM-related projects, preferably with Siemens Teamcenter.
• Strong understanding of aerospace lifecycle phases and data management.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional stakeholders within an IPDT framework.
• Excellent communication, coordination and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day execution of PLM project work packages across disciplines in IPDT.
• Serve as first-line leader for cross-functional PLM teams (owners, analysts, experts).
• Coordinate planning, resources, issues and progress to meet milestones.
• Align PLM deliverables with schedules, manufacturing readiness and gates.
• Act as liaison between PLM stakeholders and IPDT leadership.
• Support change management, training and user readiness for PLM adoption.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of PLM processes and tools.
• Collaborate with architects, system integrators and leads to ensure data flow.

Skills

Cross-functional team coordination

Project delivery

Stakeholder alignment

Digital engineering systems

Siemens Teamcenter

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science

Tools

Siemens Teamcenter

Job description

Section Chief, Engineering - PLM Project

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Posting Start Date: 8/4/26

Requisition ID: 14857

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

Section Chief, Engineering - PLM Project

We are seeking a results-oriented PLM Project First Line Leader (FLL) to lead PLM-related project workstreams supporting digital transformation across aerospace product development programs. Operating within an Integrated Product Development Team (IPDT) environment, the leader ensures timely delivery of PLM capabilities and processes aligned with enterprise and program goals.

This role will coordinate the execution of PLM deliverables across engineering, and IT functions—focusing on the deployment and enhancement of Siemens PLM Tools. The leader plays a key role in enabling digital continuity, regulatory compliance, and lifecycle integration from concept through sustainment.

What are your contributions to the team?

• Lead day-to-day execution of PLM project work packages across disciplines embedded in the IPDT structure.
• Serve as the first-line leader for cross-functional PLM teams, including process owners, business analysts, and solution experts.
• Coordinate planning, resource allocation, issue resolution, and progress tracking to ensure milestones and outcomes are met.
• Align PLM deliverables with program engineering schedules, manufacturing readiness, and certification gates.
• Act as the main liaison between PLM stakeholders and the IPDT leadership to ensure technical and business alignment.
• Support change management, training, and communication efforts to ensure successful PLM adoption and user readiness.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace regulations and standards (e.g., AS9100, ITAR, configuration control).
• Contribute to continuous improvement of PLM processes and toolsets based on user feedback and evolving program needs.
• Collaborate with enterprise architects, system integrators, and functional leads to support data flow, interoperability, and integration across systems.

Key Contributions:

• Cross-functional team coordination
• Project delivery and milestone management
• Product development lifecycle awareness
• Stakeholder alignment and communication
• Digital engineering systems integration
• Process and data governance

How to thrive in this role?

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in aerospace product development or digital transformation initiatives.
• 3+ years of experience leading or coordinating PLM-related projects, preferably with Siemens Teamcenter or comparable systems.
• Strong understanding of aerospace lifecycle phases, engineering data management, and configuration management.
• Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional stakeholders within an IPDT framework.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP, Prince2) or systems engineering (INCOSE).
• Experience with MBSE, digital twin/digital thread, or model-based product development.
• Experience with complex aerospace programs (e.g., commercial aircraft, defense platforms, space systems).
• Familiarity with cybersecurity and export compliance (e.g., ITAR, EAR).

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 Section Chief, Engineering - PLM Project

Primary Location Administrative Centre (CA)

Organization Aerospace Canada

Shift Day job

Employee Status Regular

Requisition 14857 Section Chief, Engineering - PLM Project

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