Stress Technical Expert Senior, Sizing, Tools, and Processes

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?

Technical Leadership

• Act as the lead stress technical expert for the review and oversight of all structure realated strategic technology projects and new programs under development.
• Lead and coordinate the processes for solving highly complex problems
• Support management in budget preparation by providing cost estimates and resource allocation for the stress analysis team required for program and project development.

New Programs

• Lead and influence the multi-dimensional optimization process related to structural sizing activities.
• Lead, validate, and approve the aircraft-level structural sizing (analysis methodology, stress path, design principles) for new M-program designs during the pre-launch phase.
• Lead and oversee the development of stress requirements and concepts throughout the various levels of product development conceptual phases.
• Provide a clear roadmap for certification to the Certification Authority (DAD), including methodologies, the fatigue and life analysis (DTA) approach, testing, and/or similarity strategies.
• Provide stress input data for the multidisciplinary MDO optimization team for M programs during the pre-launch phase.
• Support the evaluation of suppliers for various projects along the conceptual phases.
• Ensure alignment between Technical Requirements Documents (TRDs) and supplier deliverables with Bombardier's engineering standards, tools, and methodologies during the conceptual phases.

Tools & Processes

• Lead and harmonize the development of stress analysis and sizing tools enabling Bombardier to offer best-in-class products within an industry-leading development cycle time.
• Lead the development and documentation of internally developed tools at Bombardier related to the stress analysis knowledge area.
• Lead and oversee the daily maintenance of tools related to the stress analysis knowledge area, ensuring continuity and succession within Bombardier.
• Evaluate tools proposed by external suppliers and ensure they meet Bombardier's needs.
• Define and oversee the implementation, testing, and deployment strategy of new tools from external suppliers.

Research and Technology

• Lead and participate in collaborative initiatives with academic partners that could benefit the Strategic Technologies department, functional (F) projects, and technology maturation (T) projects.
• Develop and launch new R&T projects to explore new tools or improve existing ones in the stress knowledge domain.
• Develop strategic alliances and partnerships with universities and government research organizations.
• Participate in and influence collaborative strategic projects.
• Conduct TRL6 reviews for the development of tools and methodologies related to the R&T project.

Knowledge Domain

• Influence the medium- and long-term vision, strategy, and objectives of the Structures domain (ASIL, STRESS & M&P).
• Support the identification of needs in your area of expertise.
• Validate and approve new methodologies and processes related to the stress analysis knowledge domain.
• Influence industry standards in your area of specialization. Attend, lead, and influence conferences and the publication of new standards or technical articles.
• Develop an industry-wide network of contacts.
• Provide recommendations related to the promotion of senior engineering professionals and technical engineering experts.

Technical Competency

• Ensure compliance with Bombardier's Engineering System (BES) practices and applicable industry standards.
• Act as a mentor to various engineers within the area of expertise.
• Recommend development activities for senior engineering professionals.
• Participate in the development of future successors.
• Stay abreast of the latest technological developments to be informed of innovations that could affect and improve our products and processes.
• Maintain competitive intelligence on competitor technologies and product performance.
• Prepare preliminary business plans and statements of work for various technical studies.
• Identify and lead analytical studies.
• Participate in multidisciplinary studies.
• Develop work plans (plan, schedule, and resources).

How to thrive in this role?

• You hold a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering.
• You have over 18 years of relevant experience in the design, justification, and certification of aircraft structures.
• You have at least 4 years of relevant experience on an aircraft development program in the initial pre-launch phases.
• You possess in-depth knowledge of Bombardier's aircraft structure development process, technical specifications, and stress analysis.
• You have a thorough understanding of the processes, methods, and tools for analyzing structural constraints in preliminary design phases, development studies, and impact analysis of modifications to existing aircraft.
• You have experience leading research projects with academic, governmental, or commercial partners.
• You have knowledge of and experience with numerous programming languages.
• You have experience in the technical leadership of professional engineering teams.
• You are open-minded, curious, rigorous, and methodical.
• You thrive in a harmonious and unified team environment. You value knowledge-sharing among team members.
• You possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. You approach problem-solving with a holistic perspective.
• You have experience and skills in developing strategies or visions for the development of tools and/or projects.
• You have strong communication skills and can easily tailor your communication to your audience.

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 Stress Technical Expert Senior, Sizing, Tools, and Processes

Primary Location Administrative Centre (CA)

Organization Aerospace Canada

Shift Day job

Employee Status Regular

Requisition 12279 Stress Technical Expert Senior, Sizing, Tools, and Processes