Technical Expert, Engineering, Product Development and Bombardier Defense

Bombardier Transportation GmbH; Dorval; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental and medical insurance

Competitive base salary

Retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program

Tele Health Program

Job summary

Bombardier is seeking a Senior Engineering professional in Dorval, QC to lead the Engineering Skills Management function within the Aerospace Canada organization. You will shape the strategy to attract, retain, and optimize engineering talent and deliver on the five-year vision across Defense, New Program Development, and Aftermarket initiatives.

You will develop roadmaps, manage budgets, mentor teams, and drive data‑driven decisions to improve organizational effectiveness, with emphasis on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering or equivalent.
• 15+ years of aerospace experience in project/program management.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to influence without authority and drive strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development and execution of the Eng Skills Management roadmap.
• Lead strategic initiatives aligned with the 5-year vision and create 18-month plans.
• Provide technical leadership to engineering teams and drive continuous improvement.
• Coach and mentor team members to strengthen organizational capability.
• Deliver training and knowledge transfer for engineering teams.

Skills

Aerospace domain knowledge

Project/Program management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerBI

SharePoint

Job description

Professional Senior, Engineering, Product Development and Bombardier Defense

Posting Start Date: 9/1/26 Requisition ID: 15198

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?

As part of the Engineering Skills Management team and within the Engineering, Product Development and Bombardier Defense organization. You will be instrumental in achieving our mission: “Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy to ensure the Engineering organization attracts, retains, and optimizes top industry talent to achieve its objectives.”

In your role you will:

• Contribute to the development and execution of the Engineering Skills Management Roadmap, with a focus on New Program Development, Sustaining, Aftermarket, and Defense sectors.
• Propose and scope strategic initiatives aligned with the organization’s 5-year vision, including detailed 18-month implementation plans, budget and resources requirements.
• Lead and execute key initiatives under the core pillars of Engineering Skills Management (Knowledge Management, Engineering Training, Career Tools)
• Communicate priorities, influence stakeholders, promote collaboration, and support decision‑making with Engineering Community leaders with data‑driven insights and recommendations.
• Benchmark, propose, and implement innovative improvements to organizational effectiveness, processes, and tools, including AI‑enabled solutions.
• Define, monitor, and report on the effectiveness and impact of engineering talent management initiatives.
• Coach and mentor Strategy, Governance and Engineering Skills Management team members to support growth and strengthen organizational capability.
• Develop and deliver training and knowledge transfer for engineering teams, including Engineering Essentials and Fundamentals Training.
• Provide technical leadership to engineering professionals and technologists, ensuring quality execution and continuous improvement.

How to thrive in this role?

• Bombardier experience and strong working knowledge of BES, with more than 15 years of relevant aerospace experience in Project and/or Program management across varied assignments and projects.
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, or equivalent.
• Excellent multitasking, presentation, and communication skills, with the ability to influence without authority.
• Hands‑on experience leading problem‑solving and Kaizen activities.
• Strong organization and leadership skills, with the ability to work independently, take initiative, and balance strategic and detailed thinking.
• Very good written and oral communication skills in English.
• Good computing skills and proficiency in MS Office, Excel, PowerBI, Sharepoint etc.

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 Professional Senior, Engineering, Product Development and Bombardier Defense

Primary Location Administrative Centre (CA)

Organization Aerospace Canada

Shift

Employee Status Regular

Requisition 15198 Professional Senior, Engineering, Product Development and Bombardier Defense