Project Engineer, Bombardier Defense

Bombardier Transportation GmbH; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans

Retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bombardier Defense in Wichita seeks a Project Engineer to lead engineering integration for a missionized aircraft program. You will create schedules, budgets and coordinate cross-functional teams with suppliers to meet contract milestones.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 5+ years in project management or technical leadership within aerospace, with strong communication and ITAR awareness. On-site with potential travel and extended hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of project management or technical leadership experience.
• At least 3–5 years of technical engineering experience in aerospace.

Responsibilities

• Act as Project Engineering and Integration focal for a challenging missionized aircraft program.
• Represent engineering with respect to Programs and supplier interfaces.
• Create schedules, milestones, budgets for technical activities.
• Plan and monitor tasks to achieve project objectives and effort levels.
• Plan and monitor financials to reach project targets.
• Lead multidisciplinary stakeholders to resolve technical roadblocks and risks.
• Ensure all technical activities meet schedule and contract requirements.
• Coordinate engineering resources and supplier activities.
• Communicate with stakeholders to ensure alignment and coordination.

Skills

Project management

Technical leadership

Stakeholder communication

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

MS Projects

Job description

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

Upcoming Hiring Event

Join us for our Wichita Engineering Hiring Event

Date:Thursday, July 16th

Time:8:00 am to 4:00 pm CST

On-site and Virtual Interviews available

What are your contributions to the team?

• Act as Project Engineering and Integration focal for a challenging missionized aircraft program
• Act as the representative of engineering with respect to Programs as well as the interface with the client technical/PMO representatives and suppliers
• Create schedules, milestones, budgets for technical activities
• Plan and monitor tasks to achieve project objectives; from technical activities to estimating levels of effort, to schedule tasks and their interdependencies
• Plan and monitor financials to achieve project targets
• Lead and drive the involvement of multidisciplinary stakeholders to find solutions to technical roadblocks, risks and challenges
• Ensure that all technical activities are harmonized, and that the delivery of all contract requirements are done as per the schedule
• Coordinate engineering resources to execute on the plan as well as identifying risks and facilitating the resolution of issues
• Communicate with stakeholders (customer, management, team, resources, supplier) such that there is solid alignment and coordination
• Be accountable for the submission of all deliverables
• Manage all technical requirements documentations
• Manage schedule, facilitate and coordinate key milestones activities in support of program/project (internal and external)
• Responsible to coordinate the supplier activities

How to thrive in this role?

• You hold a bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent to the role;
• You have at least 5 years of project management experience or technical leadership experience;
• You have at least 3 to 5 years of technical engineering experience in aerospace;
• You possess an excellent understanding and relevant experience in the aircraft development environment from conceptual design to aircraft certification, including preferably relevant experience in a flight test environment (preferred);
• You demonstrate strong leadership and communication skill such that you are able to communicate, align and influence stakeholders;
• You must have strong communication skills to ensure clear consistent and timely information sharing within the team and across functional areas;
• You must have proficiency in MS PowerPoint, and MS Excel to generate and give presentations to various levels in the company;
• You must have expert skills in MS Projects;
• You have a strong technical knowledge of aircraft, aircraft systems and special mission equipment (preferred);
• You have knowledge of ITAR regulations and previous experience in government and/or military flight operations exposure would be considered an asset;
• You may be required to travel and work extended hours when required
• You are eligible to view and handle ITAR material.

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 Project Engineer, Bombardier Defense

Primary Location Wichita, ADMN / MFG, Learjet

Shift

Employee Status Regular