Section Chief, Engineering - PLM Project

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?

Lead day-to-day execution of PLM project work packages across disciplines embedded in the IPDT structure.

Serve as the first-line leader for cross-functional PLM teams, including process owners, business analysts, and solution experts.

Coordinate planning, resource allocation, issue resolution, and progress tracking to ensure milestones and outcomes are met.

Align PLM deliverables with program engineering schedules, manufacturing readiness, and certification gates.

Act as the main liaison between PLM stakeholders and the IPDT leadership to ensure technical and business alignment.

Support change management, training, and communication efforts to ensure successful PLM adoption and user readiness.

Ensure compliance with aerospace regulations and standards (e.g., AS9100, ITAR, configuration control).

Contribute to continuous improvement of PLM processes and toolsets based on user feedback and evolving program needs.

Collaborate with enterprise architects, system integrators, and functional leads to support data flow, interoperability, and integration across systems.

Key Contributions:

Cross-functional team coordination

Project delivery and milestone management

Product development lifecycle awareness

Stakeholder alignment and communication

Digital engineering systems integration

Process and data governance

How to thrive in this role?

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

5+ years of experience in aerospace product development or digital transformation initiatives.

3+ years of experience leading or coordinating PLM-related projects, preferably with Siemens Teamcenter or comparable systems.

Strong understanding of aerospace lifecycle phases, engineering data management, and configuration management.

Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional stakeholders within an IPDT framework.

Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP, Prince2) or systems engineering (INCOSE).

Experience with MBSE, digital twin/digital thread, or model-based product development.

Knowledge of PLM-ERP integration and manufacturing process planning.

Experience with complex aerospace programs (e.g., commercial aircraft, defense platforms, space systems).

Familiarity with cybersecurity and export compliance (e.g., ITAR, EAR).

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.

Job Section Chief, Engineering - PLM Project

Primary Location Administrative Centre (CA)

Organization Aerospace Canada

Shift Day job

Employee Status Regular

Requisition 14857 Section Chief, Engineering - PLM Project