Technical Expert, Engineering, Product Development and Bombardier Defense

Bombardier; 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 is seeking a senior engineering professional to lead the Engineering Skills Management initiatives within the Engineering, Product Development and Bombardier Defense organization. You will drive talent development, roadmap execution, and strategic projects across New Program Development, Sustaining, Aftermarket and Defense sectors.

Your role includes proposing strategic initiatives with budget and resource planning, mentoring teams, and delivering training such as Engineering

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering or equivalent.
• 15+ years of aerospace experience in Project/Program management across varied assignments.
• Strong knowledge of BES and Bombardier processes.
• Excellent multitasking, presentation, and communication skills; ability to influence.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development and execution of the Engineering Skills Management Roadmap for New Program Development, Sustaining, Aftermarket and Defense sectors.
• Propose and scope strategic initiatives with 5-year vision and 18-month implementation plans, budgets, and resources.
• Lead and execute initiatives under Engineering Skills Management: Knowledge Management, Engineering Training, Career Tools.
• Communicate priorities, influence stakeholders, promote collaboration, and support decision-making with Engineering Community leaders.
• Benchmark and implement improvements to processes and tools, including AI-enabled solutions.
• Define, monitor, and report on the impact of engineering talent management initiatives.
• Coach and mentor team members to support growth and strengthen capability.
• Develop and deliver training for engineering teams, including Engineering Essentials and Fundamentals Training.
• Provide technical leadership ensuring quality execution and continuous improvement.

Skills

Excellent multitasking

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Influence without authority

English proficiency

Problem solving Kaizen

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerBI

SharePoint

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?

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.