had to prepare a technical presentation on a design improvement for one of their aircraft components, pretty unique process. then two separate interviews that were entirely behavioral in STAR format and every single question tied back to their core values like safety and innovation. they want concrete data and metrics in your answers
Questions Asked
1.“How do you stay current with new materials, processes and simulation tools?”
Mechanical Engineer
Montreal, QC
Summer 2026Accepted
McGill University · Mechanical Engineering
3rd year · 3.7+ GPA · 1 past internship
Hard Interview
TechnicalResume ReviewMultiple roundsVirtual
They went deep into my second year design project, FEA experience was a big plus. Technical panel with two senior engineers covered structural fatigue, FEA basics and composite materials.
Questions Asked
1.“What do you know about Bombardier that made you apply?”
2.“Explain what resonance is in structural dynamics and how you design to avoid it”
Manufacturing Engineer
Montreal, QC
Fall 2023No Offer
McMaster University · Mechanical Engineering
5th year · 2.9-3.2 GPA · 3 past internships
Easy Interview
BehavioralVirtual
SAP and manufacturing process questions and also qualitative vs quantitative analysis and stakeholder management. Expect some tool specific questions going in.
Questions Asked
1.“How do you handle resistance from operators when introducing a new process?”
Mechanical Engineer
Montreal, QC
Summer 2026No Offer
McGill University · Mechanical Engineering
3rd year · 3.3-3.6 GPA · 1 past internship
Easy Interview
BehavioralIn-Person
General behavioral questions about why this position and teamwork. A few technical questions about CATIA and Solidworks experience, not difficult just awareness level. Whole thing was 30 to 40 minutes. Interviewers were warm. Montreal/Dorval site
Questions Asked
1.“Can you tell me why you applied to Bombardier”
2.“Describe a time you had to meet extremely tight dimensional or performance tolerances.”