Director, Structure Design Engineering
Date: Jan 7, 2026
Location: Dorval, Québec, CA, H4S 1Y9
Company: Bombardier
When applicable, Bombardier promotes flexible and hybrid work policies.
Why join us?
At Bombardier, we design, build and maintain the world’s peak-performing aircraft for the world’s most discerning people and businesses, governments and militaries. We have been successful in setting the highest standards by putting our people at the heart of it all, and defining excellence, together.
Working at Bombardier means operating at the highest level. Every day, you are part of a team that delivers superior experiences and products, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in our industry and beyond. By prioritizing employee growth and development, we empower everyone to reach their full potential on their own terms, because the best work happens when you are free to be yourself and share your unique expertise.
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?
• Act as the functional director for design disciplines, with focus on managing and developing resources across the organization in coordination with Sustaining, Product Development, Defense, Aftermarket and other areas.
• Lead the design team to provide effective resolution to solve complex technical problems.
• Act as the recognized organizational authority on Structure Design by enforcing roles and responsibilities and Methodologies.
• Coach, mentor, and put in place a structured approach to develop the team’s expertise within this function.
• Responsible to standardize tools and processes and implement strategic low-cost initiatives.
• Work closely with the Stress Functional Director to support overall engineering commitments.
• Participate in Product Development reviews to contribute from a peer level.
• Effectively communicate program/project progress and updates at Executive and Customer levels.
• Travel to different company sites to enforce responsibilities.
• Monitor and control budget and related workforce needs.
How to thrive in this role?
• You hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering (a Ph.D. in a relevant field is considered an asset).
• You have more than 15 years of relevant experience in structural design and stress engineering within the aerospace industry.
• You are well-versed in Transport Canada, FAA, and EASA regulations.
• You have a minimum of 8 years of experience in team management.
• You will manage one or more projects with high-priority objectives requiring integration and coordination across multiple departments and functions.
• You have experience in negotiating contracts with suppliers.
• You will communicate with various executive levels, clients, and stakeholders.
• Great asset: you are bilingual in French and English. English is mandatory.
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.
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.
Job Director, Structure Design Engineering
Primary Location Administrative Centre (CA)
Organization Aerospace Canada
Shift
Employee Status Regular
Requisition 10748 Director, Structure Design Engineering