Section Chief, Structural Design

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?

•    Manage a team of Design Engineers.

•    Participate in the recruitment and integration of new employees.

•    Establish employee’s yearly objectives, evaluate the employee’s performance, and make salary and career progression recommendations.

•    Ensure a good, positive and healthy working environment for the employees (communication, recognition, coaching, and career development plans/opportunities).

•    Ensure adequate engineering resources are allocated to the tasks to support aircraft development and support production and in-service issue resolution for Bombardier Defense aircraft.

•    Manage and resolve priority conflicts within own department and with internal customers.

•    Be accountable for your group’s performance – deliver on-time, within budget and with quality to support the business objectives.

•    Participate in the organization of departmental governance.

•    Provide visibility on the execution, issues and escalations, as needed, to your Manager/Director.

•    Participate in budget preparation and have accountability for managing financial resource.

•    Identify cost reduction opportunities.

•    Identify training required to support to the business needs.

•    Develop or adapt tools and processes as needed by the function in order to meet our organizational objectives.

•    Manage the Structures Supplier(s) and establish weekly technical coordination meetings to meet program commitments.

•    Understands customer requirements and support preparation of formal, controlled engineering documentation (i.e. structural analysis reports, specifications, etc.)

How to thrive in this role?

• You hold a Bachelor of Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering degree.
• Per US ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) Requirements, must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder).
• You should have an understanding of civil aircraft certification rules and experience in certification procedures
• You have 10+ years in the aerospace industry with good understanding of the design process (concept, PDR, CDR, etc.) as well as applicable regulations.
• You have 2-3 years positive management experience with direct reports.
• You are a team player, working in a multidisciplinary team and can demonstrate strong organizational and managerial skills (planning structure and prioritization).
• You are creative in finding ways to resolve problems.
• You have knowledge of Change Management and Configuration Management.
• You are organized/self-motivated with strong verbal/written skills.
• You have experience with both development and sustaining programs.

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  Section Chief, Structural Design 

Primary Location Wichita, ADMN / MFG, Learjet 

Organization  Learjet Inc 

Shift  

Employee Status Regular 

Requisition  12899  Section Chief, Structural Design