Bombardier seeks a Director of Engineering, Aftermarket to provide strategic, technical, and people leadership for Aftermarket Engineering. This role is pivotal in delivering safe, compliant, and high-quality engineering solutions that drive aftermarket revenue growth, fleet reliability, and customer satisfaction across our business aircraft programs.

What You'll Do

Provide overall leadership, accountability, and strategic direction for Aftermarket Engineering, including BAS Engineering, Aftermarket NPD, and In-Service Engineering (ISE).
Establish engineering strategies, priorities, and resource plans aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
Develop multi-year strategic plans for Aftermarket Engineering in coordination with Finance, Program Management, and senior leadership.
Lead and support Integrated Product Development Teams (IPDTs) to deliver modifications, STCs, service bulletins, and new aftermarket products from concept through certification.
Monitor and control engineering costs, staffing levels, and external spend to ensure cost effectiveness while maintaining safety, quality, and schedule commitments.
Support business cases for aftermarket investments, including new product development and process improvement initiatives.
Ensure timely and effective engineering support for in-service aircraft, including investigation of in-service issues, AOG support, and continued operational safety activities.
Drive operational excellence through governance, metrics, risk management, and continuous improvement of engineering processes, tools, and systems.
Support customer-facing activities by providing technical leadership, issue resolution, and strategic guidance.
Lead and develop managers, section chiefs, technical integrators, and senior engineers across multiple disciplines and locations.
Build a strong engineering culture focused on accountability, collaboration, safety, quality, and technical excellence.
Manage performance, talent development, succession planning, and workforce planning to ensure long-term organizational capability.
Promote employee engagement, inclusion, and continuous learning across the engineering organization.

What We're Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
15+ years of experience in aerospace engineering, including aftermarket, aircraft modification, certification, and/or in-service support.
Demonstrated experience leading large, multidisciplinary engineering organizations.
Strong knowledge of airworthiness, certification, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Proven ability to lead complex programs, manage risk, and deliver results in a dynamic business environment.

Nice to Have

Advanced degree in engineering or business.
Experience working with global engineering teams and external regulatory authorities.
Demonstrated success driving organizational transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Team & Environment

You will lead the Aftermarket Engineering organization, which includes Business Aircraft Services (BAS), Aftermarket New Product Development (NPD), and In-Service Engineering (ISE).

Benefits & Compensation

Insurance plans including dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more.
Competitive base salary.
Retirement savings plan.
Employee Assistance Program.
Tele Health Program.

Work Mode

This is a hybrid role based in Wichita, ADMN / MFG, Learjet.

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.