Dorval, Quebec, Canada Hybrid Employment

Bombardier is hiring a Director of Engineering

About the Role

Bombardier is looking for a Director of Engineering to lead our Aftermarket division. This role provides strategic, technical, and people leadership for all Aftermarket Engineering activities, ensuring the delivery of safe, compliant, and high-quality engineering solutions that support 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.
  • Establish engineering strategies, priorities, and resource plans aligned with business objectives.
  • Develop multi-year strategic plans for Aftermarket Engineering.
  • Lead Integrated Product Development Teams to deliver modifications, STCs, service bulletins, and new aftermarket products.
  • Monitor and control engineering costs, staffing levels, and external spend to ensure cost-effectiveness.
  • Support business cases for aftermarket investments, ensuring clear return on investment.
  • Ensure timely and effective engineering support for in-service aircraft, including AOG support.
  • Drive operational excellence through governance, metrics, and continuous improvement of engineering processes.
  • Support customer-facing activities by providing technical leadership and strategic guidance.
  • Lead and develop managers, section chiefs, technical integrators, and senior engineers across multiple disciplines.
  • Build a strong engineering culture focused on accountability, collaboration, safety, and technical excellence.
  • Manage performance, talent development, succession planning, and workforce planning.
  • Promote employee engagement, inclusion, and continuous learning.

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, 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, including BAS Engineering, Aftermarket NPD, and In-Service Engineering (ISE).

Benefits & Compensation

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

Work Mode

This role operates on a hybrid work model based at our Administrative Centre in Canada.

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.

Required Skills
Aerospace EngineeringAftermarket EngineeringAircraft ModificationCertificationIn-Service SupportAirworthinessRegulatory ComplianceProgram LeadershipRisk ManagementMultidisciplinary Team Leadership
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Bombardier

Bombardier designs, builds and maintains the world’s peak-performing aircraft for the world’s most discerning people and businesses, governments and militaries.

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Job Details
Department Engineering
Category management
Posted 14 days ago