Posted 2 months ago
Leader, Quality
@ Bombardier
Dorval, Quebec
Overview
Bombardier is hiring a Leader, Quality to lead Supplier Quality Management teams on aircraft production. The role coaches a team of Supplier Quality Analysts, manages supplier non-conformities on the production floor, and represents Supplier Quality in corrective action reviews. Benefits include insurance, a base salary, a retirement savings plan and an Employee Assistance Program.
Responsibilities:
- Lead Supplier Quality Management teams and daily execution
- Manage supplier non-conformities and line checks on the production floor
- Coach and develop team in problem definition and executive presentations
- Represent Supplier Quality in corrective action reviews and supplier meetings
- Support and mentor Supplier Quality Analysts
Requirements summary:
- University degree in technical field, quality or project management
- Minimum 5 years management experience in quality or continuous improvement
- Knowledge of AS9100, ISO and SMS quality systems in manufacturing
- Experience in supplier audits (process and product)
- Familiarity with unionized environments (asset)
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-16
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-25
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Job details
| Seniority | Manager |
| Department | Quality assurance |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Management experience | 5+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Work setting | Office, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Technical field, Quality management, Project management |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Wellness |
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Bombardier
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Bombardier is a global leader in aviation, focused on designing, manufacturing, and servicing the world's most exceptional business jets. Bombardier’s Challenger and Global aircraft families are renowned for their cutting-edge innovation, cabin design, performance, and reliability. Bombardier has a worldwide fleet of approximately 5,000 aircraft in service with a wide variety of multinational corporations, charter and fractional ownership providers, governments, and private individuals. Bombardier aircraft are also trusted around the world in government and military special-mission roles leveraging Bombardier Defense’s proven expertise. Headquartered in Greater Montréal, Québec, Bombardier operates aerostructure, assembly and completion facilities in Canada, the United States and Mexico. The company’s robust customer support network services the Learjet, Challenger and Global families of aircraft, and includes facilities in strategic locations in the United States and Canada, as well as in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, the UAE, Singapore, China and Australia. For corporate news and information, including Bombardier’s Environmental, Social and Governance report, as well as the company’s plans to cover all its flight operations with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) utilizing the Book and Claim system visit bombardier.com. Learn more about Bombardier’s industry-leading products and customer service network at businessaircraft.bombardier.com. Follow us on Twitter @Bombardier.
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- 1,202,510
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 24,921
- Reported office locations
- 400 Côte-Vertu Ouest, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, OO
- 800 boul. René-Lévesques Ouest, Montréal, Québec H3B 1Y8, CA
- 10 Kallang Ave, Singapore, Singapore 339510, SG
- 1 Learjet Way, Wichita, KS 67209, US
- Other recorded names
- Bombardier
- Specialties
- Transportation
- Engineering
- Aerospace
- Aviation
- and luxury
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Bombardier is a global leader in aviation, focused on designing, manufacturing, and servicing the world's most exceptional business jets. Bombardier’s Challenger and Global aircraft families are renowned for their cutting-edge innovation, cabin design, performance, and reliability. Bombardier has a worldwide fleet of approximately 5,000 aircraft in service with a wide variety of multinational corporations, charter…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Dorval, Québec |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Specialties | TransportationEngineeringAerospaceAviationand luxury |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,244 |
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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 the Completion Supplier Quality Management teams, ensuring strong alignment with business priorities and operational needs.
• Drive daily execution and team priorities while maintaining 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, reducing supplier quality issues related disruptions and non‑standard work.
• 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 such as Operations Corrective Action Reviews, supplier calls, quality reviews, and weekly, monthly, and quarterly intersite or supplier meetings to drive performance improvement.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, entrepreneurial mindset, project management capability, and a high level of accountability and teamwork.
• 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 to reduce supplier non‑conformities and recurring issues.
• Maintain and continuously develop team competencies while ensuring compliance with internal quality systems, tools, and documentation (QDs, QADs, QAPIs).
• Actively support daily production floor meetings, ensuring clear communication of priorities and consistency across shifts.
• 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.
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 Leader, Quality
Primary Location Administrative Centre (CA)
Organization Aerospace Canada
Shift
Employee Status Regular
Referral Amount $2,000.00
Requisition 15631 Leader, Quality
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