Engineering Manager

Bombardier; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Learjet Inc in Wichita is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead design, integration and certification of aircraft modification packages for in-service jets. You will drive technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams, translating customer requirements into actionable engineering solutions.

The role emphasizes governance, schedule and cost discipline, proactive risk management, and strong stakeholder communication to align with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline, aerospace preferred.
• 15+ years in multidisciplinary aerospace projects.
• 5+ years in supervisory or people leadership.
• Knowledge of cabin interiors and systems.
• Experience with design tools and multidisciplinary design activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering design and integration of aircraft modification packages for in-service aircraft, from customer request through certification.
• Provide leadership to multidisciplinary teams to ensure delivery against technical, schedule, and cost commitments.
• Drive execution in dynamic and uncertain environments while maintaining engineering discipline, governance, and adaptability.
• Identify technical, schedule, and business risks and opportunities, and proactively implement mitigation, recovery, and improvement plans.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement across working teams.
• Foster strong communication across all levels of the organization to ensure alignment with internal stakeholders, customers, and business objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Aerospace specialization asset

15+ years aerospace multidisciplinary experience

5+ years supervisory experience

Knowledge of cabin interiors and systems

Tools

Design tools

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

• 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?

The role is responsible for leading the engineering design, integration, and certification of aircraft modification packages for in-service aircraft.This position provides technical and people leadership across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring that customer requirements are translated into executable engineering solutions that meet technical, schedule, cost, and governance expectations.

• Lead the engineering design and integration of aircraft modification packages for in-service aircraft, from customer request through certification.
• Provide leadership to multidisciplinary teams to ensure delivery against technical, schedule, and cost commitments.
• Drive execution in dynamic and uncertain environments while maintaining engineering discipline, governance, and adaptability.
• Identify technical, schedule, and business risks and opportunities, and proactively implement mitigation, recovery, and improvement plans.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement across working teams.
• Foster strong communication across all levels of the organization to ensure alignment with internal stakeholders, customers, and business objectives.

How to thrive in this role?

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related discipline; aerospace specialization is considered an asset.
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience working on multidisciplinary and technically complex projects in the aerospace industry.
• Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory or people leadership experience.
• Broad knowledge of aircraft cabin interiors, cabin systems, and related engineering integration activities.
• Knowledge of applicable design tools and experience supporting multidisciplinary design activities.

Bombardier is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, National, or Local Laws.

Job Engineering Manager - BAS

Primary Location

Wichita, ADMN / MFG, Learjet

Organization

Learjet Inc

Shift

Day job

Employee Status

Regular

Requisition

14636 Engineering Manager