Leader, Quality

Why Join Us

Bombardier promotes flexible and hybrid work policies. 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 prioritize employee growth and development, empowering everyone to reach their full potential on their own terms.

Benefits Program

• Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more)
• Competitive base salary
• Retail savings plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tele Health Program

Contributions to the Team

• Lead Completion Supplier Quality Management teams
• Drive daily execution and team priorities
• Maintain a structured long-term continuous improvement roadmap
• Supervise and support a team acting as the key liaison between supplier corrective action teams and operations management
• Partner closely with the Corrective Action Manager to deploy proactive and reactive containment strategies
• Manage supplier non-conformities, line checks, and quality disclosures directly on the production floor
• Coach and develop the team in effective data gathering, problem definition, 4-blocker preparation, and clear executive-level presentations
• Represent Supplier Quality in key forums
• Support, mentor, and motivate Supplier Quality Analysts to ensure product conformity and foster a culture of continuous improvement
• Apply structured problem-solving methodologies including Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other quality tools
• Maintain and continuously develop team competencies while ensuring compliance with internal quality systems, tools, and documentation (QDs, QADs, QAPIs)
• Assist management in collecting data, preparing analyses, and delivering impactful presentations for decision-making
• Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments and suppliers to resolve critical issues and deploy effective containment plans at supplier sites

How to Thrive in This Role

• University degree in technical field, quality management, or project management
• Minimum of 5 years’ management experience in Quality, Supplier Quality, or Continuous Improvement
• Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems in a manufacturing environment (AS9100, ISO, SMS)
• Familiarity with unionized environments and collective agreements (considered an asset)
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage time and priorities effectively in a fast-paced setting
• High standards of ethics, integrity, and accountability, with a positive and solution-oriented mindset
• Experience or knowledge in supplier audits (process and product)
• Proficient in structured and analytical problem-solving techniques (Kepner Tregoe is an asset)
• Effective communicator at all levels of the organization
• Knowledge of quality tools such as Andon, containment, and corrective action methodologies
• Understanding of technical drawings, GD&T, and CATIA (asset)
• Experience with CAPA processes and cost of poor quality (COPQ) reduction planning
• Familiarity with aircraft systems and structures
• Strong skills in statistics and computer software
• Knowledge of product conformity and certification requirements
• Understanding of airworthiness regulations

Application Information

To apply for this role, please visit our website and submit your application. 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.