Section Chief, Engineering (Propulsion Systems)

Bombardier; Blind River; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Ontario is seeking a Section Chief for Engineering (Propulsion Systems) to lead a team in propulsion systems engineering. This role requires a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience and a bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering. You will oversee project governance, develop your team members, and ensure engineering resources are effectively allocated. Join the team to help push the boundaries of aviation excellence.

Benefits

Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life insurance, disability)

Competitive base salary

Retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program

Tele Health Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience in aerospace engineering.
• Strong technical competencies in propulsion systems engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to lead people and manage complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support team members to achieve group objectives.
• Establish and maintain governance covering engineering activities.
• Support the Propulsion Knowledge Owner in strategy definition.

Skills

Propulsion systems engineering

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Job description

Overview

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?

• Lead and support your team members towards achieving the objectives set for the group. Our activities include notably introducing engineering-related design changes to the systems under our responsibility (Powerplant, APU, Fuel, Fuel Tank Inerting, Fire Detection & Extinguishing Systems), support investigation of in-service issues, provide engineering support to the production line for issues resolution, and support strategic initiatives
• Work with the team and other stakeholders to establish a plan for emerging projects
• Establish and maintain a governance covering the engineering team’s activities, being able to uncover challenges to address
• Support the Propulsion Knowledge Owner and Fellow in defining the Powerplant Knowledge Domain strategy, and ensure the associated plan gets realized
• Keep developing the team members under your responsibility, helping them with defining their development plan and support them with realizing it
• Ensure adequate engineering resources are allocated in support to current and future projects, per budget and schedule
• Hold performance review with team members
• Represent the team during management level reviews

How to thrive in this role?

• You have at a minimum a bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering in a recognized University
• You have minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience within the scope of our activities
• You have strong technical competencies in our field (propulsion systems engineering)
• You have a good and demonstrated ability to lead people
• You are organized and able to prioritize tasks, and, have demonstrated your ability to manage complex projects in the past
• You are able to develop effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders (for instance, Systems Suppliers)

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. As per the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Bombardier will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise your Talent Acquisition representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

JobSection Chief, Engineering (Propulsion Systems)

Primary Location Global 7500/8000

OrganizationAerospace Canada

Shift

Employee Status Regular

Requisition 9223 Section Chief, Engineering (Propulsion Systems)