Section Chief, Engineering

When applicable, Bombardier promotes flexible and hybrid work policies.

Benefits

• Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more)
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee Assistance Program

What are your contributions to the team?

• Lead a team of Engineers supporting the proper functioning of all electrical, cabin management and communications systems including lighting systems, audio and video entertainment, appliances, cameras and security.
• Plan, oversee, coordinate, and prioritize activities to achieve department quality, schedule, and budget objectives.
• Provide technical leadership to all team members to accomplish Program requirements.
• Define individual goals and expected results for employees aligned with company objectives.
• Apply Bombardier Operational Excellence and other methodologies to implement and improve business processes, enhance customer satisfaction, and meet strategic goals.
• Ensure effective management of all tasks by closely working with other Engineering departments, internal and external customers, and Major Partners/Suppliers.
• Provide visibility on the execution, issues, and escalations, as needed, to your immediate supervisor.
• Maintaining technical knowledge and awareness of developments related to Cabin Interior Systems.
• Supporting manpower planning activities and budget preparation.
• Be responsible for continuous improvement in your sector, ensuring adherence to plans of all deliverables, supporting production delivery schedule, reducing waste, and improving processes.
• Manage the performance and development of all team members and show strong leadership qualities.

How to thrive in this role?

• You hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical or avionics engineering from an accredited university.
• You have a minimum of ten (10) years of equivalent experience in aerospace.
• You have previous experience with New Development Program phases: JCDP, JDP, PDR, CDR, Certification, Testing and Entry into service.
• You are an energetic person with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a high sense of commitment, and a willingness to accept responsibilities while acting independently.
• You have excellent management skills for influencing others, conflict resolution and problem solving.
• You demonstrate leadership, have very good analytical skills, are flexible, have a great sense of initiative and can work with minimal supervision.
• You have flexible schedule to support urgent technical issues during evenings, weekends, and winter/summer shutdowns.
• You are results oriented, can work under pressure and cope with the sense of urgency.
• You have excellent communication skills in French and English (written and oral).

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 Section Chief, Engineering

Primary Location Administrative Centre (CA)

Organization Aerospace Canada

Shift Day job

Employee Status Regular