Section Chief, Engineering - Loads, Wichita

Bombardier Careers•Wichita, KS

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Bombardier is a global leader in aircraft innovation, design, and transformation. Our products and services deliver world-class transportation experiences that set new standards in passenger comfort, energy efficiency, reliability, and safety. We are a global organization driven by collaboration and teamwork. This role involves planning and coordinating the progress of all Loads group activities, ensuring schedules are met, risks are identified, and mitigation plans are in place. It also includes interacting with various organizational units to understand their needs and establish action plans, deploying and organizing resources to meet project requirements, and ensuring effective information flows within the department. The position also entails identifying staffing needs, managing financial resources, ensuring quality, and promoting synergy between Loads groups.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering
More than 15 years of relevant experience
Deep knowledge in Loads
Extensive knowledge in aircraft design (Flight Mechanics, Control Laws, Stress, Structures, Mass Properties, Control Systems, and Certification Rules)
Experience managing teams
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to influence others
Team player and promote a collaborative approach to achieving company objectives
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong organizational skills
Perform well under pressure
Eligible to obtain authorization to work on U.S. defense-related controlled programs (ITAR clearance)

Responsibilities

Planning and coordinating the progress of all Loads group activities, ensuring schedules are met, risks are identified, and mitigation plans are in place
Interacting with various organizational units to understand their needs and establish action plans
Deploying and organizing resources to meet the requirements of various projects/programs
Ensuring effective information flows within the department by organizing weekly meetings
Identifying staffing needs and leading recruitment activities
Managing financial resources: establishing budgets and monitoring expenditure
Ensuring an appropriate level of quality is delivered for each output
Ensuring that Loads processes and models are aligned across Bombardier sites
Defining individual expectations and objectives for each employee under your supervision
Conducting performance evaluations and helping define individual development plans
Providing technical expertise, mentoring, and training to ensure employees meet their objectives, develop their skills, and fulfill their commitments
Ensuring the health of the Knowledge Center and driving continuous improvement, growth, and competitiveness of the Aircraft Loads and Dynamics group
Promoting synergy between all the Loads groups within Bombardier working in close collaboration with the Loads & Dynamics manager
Ensuring all aspects of the department are properly managed and that employees are engaged