Technical Expert Senior, Engineering Strategic Initiatives

Bombardier Transportation GmbH; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid work policy

Benefits program: insurance, pension,E

Job summary

Bombardier Transportation GmbH in Mississauga, Canada, seeks a Technical Expert Senior to drive engineering strategic initiatives across sites. You will shape and execute engineering strategies, lead cross-functional programs, and foster innovation with AI-enabled improvements.

The role requires 20+ years in aerospace/engineering, a bachelor’s or master’s in engineering, outstanding communication, and the ability to influence stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering.
• 20+ years aerospace/engineering experience.
• Excellent multitasking, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to influence without authority.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of engineering strategies across Bombardier sites.
• Plan and manage strategic engineering initiatives that improve effectiveness and capacity to meet current and future business needs.
• Lead the deployment of cross-functional budget management processes and tools to improve consistency and efficiency across Engineering.
• Communicate priorities, influence stakeholders, promote collaboration, and support decision-making with Engineering Community leaders, Defense, Finance, HR, and suppliers.
• Benchmark, propose, and implement innovative improvements to organizational effectiveness, processes, and tools, including AI-enabled solutions.
• 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.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Strategy development

Kaizen

AI-enabled solutions

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering

Tools

BES

Job description

Technical Expert Senior, Engineering Strategic Initiatives

When applicable, Bombardier promotes flexible and hybrid work policies.

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.

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)
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee Assistance Program

Technical Expert Senior, Engineering Strategic Initiatives

Bombardier is a global leader, creating innovative and game-changing planes. Our products and services provide world-class transportation experiences that set new standards in passenger comfort, energy,efficiency,reliability, and safety. We are a global organization focused on working together with a team spirit.

As part of the Strategy, Governance, 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.”

What are your contributions to the team?

• Support the development and execution of engineering strategies across Bombardier sites.
• Plan and manage strategic engineering initiatives that improve effectiveness and capacity to meet current and future business needs.
• Lead the deployment of cross-functional budget management processes and tools to improve consistency and efficiency across Engineering.
• Communicate priorities, influence stakeholders, promote collaboration, and support decision-making with Engineering Community leaders, Defense, Finance, HR, and suppliers.
• Benchmark, propose, and implement innovative improvements to organizational effectiveness, processes, and tools, including AI-enabled solutions.
• 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 20 years of relevant aerospace and engineering experience 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.

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.

JobTechnical Expert Senior, Engineering Strategic Initiatives

Primary Location Global 7500/8000

OrganizationAerospace Canada

Shift

Employee Status Regular

Requisition 14927 Technical Expert Senior, Engineering Strategic Initiatives