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Mechanical Engineer

Montreal, QC· Fall 2024

Accepted

University of Toronto · Mechanical Engineering

4th year · 3.3-3.6 GPA · 3 past internships

Average Interview

BehavioralVirtualConversational

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. 1.“How do you stay current with new materials, processes and simulation tools?”

Mechanical Engineer

Montreal, QC· Summer 2026

Accepted

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. 1.“What do you know about Bombardier that made you apply?”
  2. 2.“Explain what resonance is in structural dynamics and how you design to avoid it”

Manufacturing Engineer

Montreal, QC· Fall 2023

No 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. 1.“How do you handle resistance from operators when introducing a new process?”

Mechanical Engineer

Montreal, QC· Summer 2026

No 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. 1.“Can you tell me why you applied to Bombardier”
  2. 2.“Describe a time you had to meet extremely tight dimensional or performance tolerances.”
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