Methods & Material Engineer
Job Description
Posting Start Date:  6/17/26
Requisition ID:  13952
Wichita, KS, USA, 67209

 

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?

•    Aid in loading ModNotice / Hold Kit BOM and maintaining assigned aircraft downtime shortages to a minimal level
•    Execute in analyzing and providing status on shortages and availability by project and aircraft for all assigned activities
•    Analyze and track engineering drawing packages
•    Organize and request planning assignments for ModNotice creation and review by Senior Methods & Material Engineer
•    Post ModNotice and maintain the index at the aircraft
•    Monitor current 14, 30 and 60 day look ahead schedules to comprehend order of priorities of needed deliverables
•    Monitor the established aircraft spares list
•    Coordinate with the Engineering Group(s) for changes to the aircraft spares list with Lead assistance
•    Monitor the stockroom kits for new parts requirements, kit requirements and for de-marshal after installations are complete
•    Support team in interfacing with Projects, Engineering groups and Procurement Buyers to establish achievable goals and schedules
•    Track parts that are being fabricated through the manufacturing process
•    Support team with researching new requirements as they become available from Engineering
•    Monitor aircraft FPS (Flight Preparation Sheet) system daily to be proactive and identify new requirements including RSI’s (Restrictions and Special Instructions) 
•    Negotiate and acquire deliverables by practical methods to sustain aircraft schedule
•    Ensure that deliverables are available to support aircraft schedule and highlight significant project issues to management
•    Support “walk-up” questions related to parts or methods
•    Create purchase requisitions for necessary raw material, parts and outside processing and or equipment rental

How to thrive in this role?

•    Typically 3-4 years experience in Methods, Material Planning, or related area 
•    Mechanical aptitude
•    Basic knowledge of CATIA v4 and/or v5
•    Basic knowledge of aircraft systems
•    Basic knowledge of aircraft parts and location of installations
•    Working knowledge of blueprint drawings
•    Basic of inventory systems and data transfer
•    Leadership skills to effectively address complex, controversial, technical issues to staff, Senior Management, and groups which individual may liaison with
•    Planning and organizational skills necessary to prioritize, assign, and coordinate workload of assigned area and employees within a multiple project setting
•    Presentation skills necessary to communicate project status and performance 
•    Computer skills necessary to learn and/or operate work processing, spreadsheet, database, email and web-based applications
•    Verbal and written communication skills
•    Interpersonal skills necessary to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, employees, management and contractors
•    Ability to adapt to changing work schedules
•    Manufacturing background preferred  
•    Flexibility to travel when project needs arise     

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

 

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. 

 


Job  Methods & Material Engineer 

Primary Location Wichita, ADMN / MFG, Learjet 

Organization  Learjet Inc 

Shift  

Employee Status Regular 

Requisition  13952  Methods & Material Engineer