Section Chief - Thermodynamics, Product Development

Title: Section Chief - Thermodynamics, Product Development

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.

You will be part of the Functional Engineering, Mechanical Systems team that supports the diverse Bombardier aircraft portfolio and take advantage of opportunities to improve upon them to ensure product competitiveness and an amazing Customer experience.
 

What are your contributions to the team?

• Lead the Thermodynamics team responsible for engineering support and analysis to product development, missionized programs, tool development, In-service aircraft and Final Line/ Production.
• Develop a high-performance team to support thermodynamic aircraft issues. Work with internal and external stakeholders in defining and driving the implementation of design solutions. 
• Provide technical leadership and direction to support the resolution of highly integrated, complex technical issues and analyses. 
• Provide expert support to other business units as required (audits, document review, design reviews, supplier’s document review and approval, provide estimates of new or modified conceptual design).
• Using the AES system, establish master plans, develop metrics and institute team governance to provide accurate and relevant reporting of team performance.  
• Ensure adequate engineering resources are allocated to support other Business Units as well as Strategic Technology projects, as per budget and schedule.
• Create/ enable a positive and collaborative team environment and take concrete steps/actions to keep high level of engagement within the team.
• Complete performance reviews, identify performance gaps and create effective team development, mentoring and coaching plans. 
• Attend and present at management meetings; communicate information to employees in a timely manner. 
• Set priorities and manage the communication and harmonization of priorities. 
• Develop good working relationships with various departments within Bombardier and with all Suppliers.
   

How to thrive in this role?

• You hold a Bachelor's of Engineering Degree and eligibility for Professional Engineer registration. 
• You have experience in providing thermodynamic engineering support and analysis to Product Development, Missionized programs, Tool development, In-service aircraft and Final Line/ Production. 
• You have a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience and technical expertise (design, development, tool development) and people management and development 
• You have experience with both development and sustaining programs. 
• You have knowledge of BES, Change Management and Continuing Airworthiness aspects.
• You are familiar with Part 25 certification requirements and advisory material. 
• You are familiar with Microsoft Office software tools 
• You have strong communication skills, ability to work well in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• You display strong interpersonal and professional demeanor as a business representative of the company.
• You demonstrate Bombardier leadership competencies which are Developing Others, Team Leadership and Influencing Others 
• You display strong organizational and managerial skills.
• You have very good communication skills, verbal and written.
• You have excellent problem-solving skills, work planning structure and prioritization.