Professional Senior, Engineering - Project Lead, Bombardier Experimental

What are your contributions to the team?

• Establish short-, medium- and long-term plans for high-complexity structural and system test rigs.
• Coordinate the definition of technical requirements, mechanical and electrical design, fabrication, installation, instrumentation, commissioning, and testing of aircraft components on experimental rigs.
• Prepare project schedules, identify milestones, and track progress.
• Engage all stakeholders to commit to and achieve the project plan on time and within budget.
• Define and plan upgrades to the aircraft systems used on experimental rigs as their configuration evolves.
• Perform risk analyses throughout the project to identify risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Be accountable for meeting objectives, performance goals, and project deadlines.
• Track, document, and update project budgets and manage changes or out-of-scope items.
• Prepare presentations for customers and management to keep them informed of project progress.
• Establish and maintain relationships with customers and suppliers.

How to thrive in this role?

• You have a bachelor’s degree in engineering with a minimum of 10 years of experience in project management in the aerospace, transportation, or a similar field.
• You have experience leading and driving engineering and fabrication activities for internal projects as well as for third-party engineering service suppliers.
• You have experience with aircraft systems.
• You have leadership qualities and the ability to think strategically.
• You have strong organizational, interpersonal, time management, and communication skills.
• You are autonomous and a critical thinker, enabling you to make the right decisions.
• You are confident and experienced in coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• You assign tasks effectively and follow up on them with thoroughness and rigor.
• You are a team motivator, promote collaboration, and foster the recognition and respect of others.
• You are resilient, open to change, and manage stress positively.
• You have good cost and contract management skills.
• You have experience and knowledge of aircraft systems such as fly-by-wire, avionics, hydraulic and electrical systems (an asset).
• You have excellent interpersonal and written communication skills in English and French.
• You are familiar with Microsoft Office applications such as PowerPoint, Excel, and Microsoft Project.
• You must be eligible for registration in the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP).
• You are a member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) (an asset).