Bombardier

Section Chief - Project, Engineering

Bombardier$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent; PMI certification is a plus.
  • Minimum of 10 years in multidisciplinary engineering integration within Aerospace, including 3 years in a supervisory role.
  • Advanced project management knowledge and familiarity with BES.
  • Strong leadership abilities to foster teamwork and resolve conflicts effectively.
  • Demonstrated commitment to people-first leadership and performance excellence.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and familiarity with PLM and ERP systems.
  • Bilingual in French and English. (Both spoken and written).

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a team of project engineers for planning and executing engineering activities.
  • Develop and manage engineering schedules and Statements of Work (SOW) aligned with program milestones.
  • Collaborate with the Integration Team to synchronize engineering plans and priorities.
  • Act as the primary contact for engineering schedule risks and lead mitigation planning.
  • Oversee program governance, including budget, cost control, and resource management.
  • Utilize performance metrics and KPIs to monitor project progress and resolve issues.
  • Co-chair the engineering change board to evaluate technical solutions and participate in necessary program reviews.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, life, and disability.
  • Retirement savings plan to secure your financial future.
  • Employee Assistance Program offering additional support services.
  • Telehealth program for convenient access to healthcare services.
  • Flexible and hybrid work policies promoting work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Posting Start Date: 6/22/26

Requisition ID: 14119

Dorval, QC, CAN, H4S 1Y9

When applicable, Bombardier promotes flexible and hybrid work policies.

Bombardier's Benefits Program

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)
  • Competitive base salary
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tele Health Program


What are your contributions to the team?

  • Lead and mentor a team of project engineers responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of engineering activities across your platform.
  • Develop and manage detailed engineering schedules and Statements of Work (SOW), including Avionics and Software, ensuring harmonization with overall program milestones
  • Collaborate closely with the platform Integration Team and supporting functions to synchronize engineering plans and priorities.
  • Serve as the primary escalation point for engineering-related schedule risks and lead cross-functional mitigation planning with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Support program governance, including oversight of the engineering budget, cost control, and resource utilization.
  • Use performance metrics and KPIs to manage priorities, monitor progress, identify issues, and ensure timely resolution and visibility.
  • Co-chair the engineering change board, ensuring thorough evaluation and completeness of proposed technical solutions.
  • Participate in program reviews, supplier engagements, and technical meetings to represent engineering progress and ensure alignment across stakeholders.
  • Foster a culture of technical ownership, continuous improvement, and best practice implementation in engineering planning and execution.
  • Support resource planning and workload management to optimize team capacity, performance, and development.


How to thrive in this role?

  • 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 both French and English.


Now that you can see yourself in this role, apply and join the Bombardier Team!

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.

Job Section Chief - Project, Engineering

Primary Location Administrative Centre (CA)

Organization Aerospace Canada

Shift

Employee Status Regular

Requisition 14119 Section Chief - Project, Engineering

About Bombardier

Bombardier is a multinational aerospace and transportation company that designs, manufactures, and sells aircraft, trains, and related products and services. The company operates in two main segments: Aviation and Transportation. The Aviation segment includes business and commercial aircraft, as well as aerostructures and engineering services. The Transportation segment includes rail vehicles and related services. Bombardier was founded in 1942 and is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec. The company has operations in North America, Europe, and Asia.
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