Section Chief - Project, Engineering

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 Aircraft Design & Development Team and reporting to the Manager of Projects, Engineering, you will be the leader for the Global 8000 Projects team. In your role you will be responsible to manage the day-to-day activities and governance of the engineering activities and interface with the various functions working on the project.

In your role you will:

• Lead Global 8000 engineering plan and its governance
• Work closely with Global 8000 Head of Aircraft Design and Chief Integrator to align on priorities and decisions
• Represents the Head of Aircraft Design for all matters pertaining to Project Engineering
• Manage the Engineering Statement of Work from all phases of development up to certification & entry into service
• Manage the engineering budget and spend
• Harmonize engineering schedule to support Program milestones and rally the technical teams behind meeting the schedule including suppliers
• Ensure measures are in place to organize and control the engineering tasks and the priorities, with appropriate levels of visibility to issues and risks and associated mitigation plan.
• Participate in program, supplier and technical review providing support and visibility to the team and management
• Co-Chair change board and ensure the completeness of the proposed solutions.
• Coordinate with other project organization (BFTC, Completions, …)
• Deploy Lessons Learned and Best Project Practices onto the Global 8000 platform
• Recruit, Develop and Evaluate your employees

As our ideal candidate,

• You hold a Bachelor degree in Engineering or equivalent. PMI certification is an asset
• You have a minimum of 10 years of experience working with multidisciplinary and technically complex integration in the Aerospace industry with at least three (3) years of supervisory experience.
• You have advanced knowledge of project management and knowledge of the BES
• You have strong people manager and leadership qualities with an ability to mobilize and foster an environment of teamwork within cross-functional teams facilitating discussions and resolving issues to meet the objectives.
• You have demonstrated leadership behaviors that support putting people first, work in teams, value teamwork, and drive for performance excellence while exhibiting a winning attitude.
• You have advanced computer skills with a knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Word Excel, Project) as well as databases and PLM and ERP systems applications
• You are willing to travel and work outside of normal business hours on occasion
• You have logical and flexible mindsets, shows initiative, and demonstrate overview/detailed approaches.
• You have strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and build consensus without formal authority
• You must be fluent in English. Knowledge of French is an asset.

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.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted. Please continue to monitor our website and apply for additional positions for which you are qualified and may be of interest to you.

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