Supervisor, Shop Assembly and Quality, Bombardier Experimental

Bombardier; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life

Retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program

Tele Health Program

Job summary

Bombardier is seeking a Job Supervisor for Shop Assembly and Quality within the Experimental organization in Montreal. You will supervise a unionized team of mechanics and quality agents on test rigs and flight test aircraft, coordinating tooling, documentation, and program schedules.

The role requires strong leadership, engineering know-how, and bilingual communication in French and English to ensure safety, quality, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Technical college diploma or university degree in aerospace or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in manufacturing, experimental, aerospace or testing environment.
• At least 3 years in a personnel leadership or supervisory role; unionized experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the unionized team of mechanics and quality agents within the Experimental organization to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant execution of fabrication, assembly, modification, and installation activities on test rigs and flight test aircraft.
• Plan and coordinate Experimental Shop personnel, ensuring availability of tooling and technical documentation to meet program schedules.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards, quality requirements, internal procedures, and regulatory requirements in the aerospace industry.
• Coordinate health and safety activities across the Experimental organization to promote a safe work environment and regulatory compliance.
• Lead, engage, and develop a team of specialized technicians with a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Lead problem-solving activities and implement sustainable corrective actions to optimize operational performance and reliability.

Skills

People leadership

Health & safety

Quality systems

Bilingual English/French

MS Office

Education

Aerospace-related degree or diploma

Tools

CGP eligibility

Job description

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?

• Supervise the unionized team of mechanics and quality agents within the Experimental organization to ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant execution of fabrication, assembly, modification, and installation activities on test rigs and flight test aircraft.
• Plan and coordinate Experimental Shop personnel, while ensuring the availability of the tooling and technical documentation required to execute work and meet program schedules.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards, quality requirements, internal procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements within the aerospace industry.
• Coordinate health and safety activities across the Experimental organization to promote a safe work environment and ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements.
• Lead, engage, and develop a team of specialized technicians by fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Lead problem‑solving activities and ensure the implementation of sustainable corrective actions to optimize operational performance, reliability, and the quality of test facilities.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of processes, work methods, and tools within the Experimental organization.

How to thrive in this role?

• Technical college diploma or university degree in aerospace or a related field, combined with a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience in a manufacturing, experimental, aerospace, or testing environment, including at least three (3) years in a personnel leadership or supervisory role. Experience managing unionized employees is considered an asset.
• Strong knowledge of aerospace system fabrication, assembly, installation, and modification processes, as well as Health and Safety management, Quality, and regulations applicable to the aerospace industry.
• Demonstrated leadership, planning, organizational, and prioritization skills, with a proven ability to engage teams, solve complex problems, make sound decisions, and drive continuous improvement in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams, positively influence stakeholders, and communicate effectively in both French and English, verbally and in writing.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.
• Eligibility to participate in the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP).

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 Supervisor, Shop Assembly and Quality, Bombardier Experimental

Primary Location Marcel-Laurin Plant 1

Organization Aerospace Canada

Shift Day job

Employee Status Regular

Requisition 15125 Supervisor, Shop Assembly and Quality, Bombardier Experimental