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CAE · 6 hours ago

Sr Manager Specialties Engineering-EN

Tampa, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

15+ years exp

CAE is a worldwide partner in defense and security, and civil aviation focused on revolutionizing training and critical operations. The Sr Manager of Specialties Engineering will manage the department responsible for Reliability, Supportability, and Hardware Configuration Management, ensuring high-quality execution of engineering processes and leading a team towards achieving functional goals.

AerospaceEnterprise SoftwareInformation TechnologySecuritySimulationTechnical Support

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Responsible for improving upon existing or establishing new processes and systems using significant conceptualization, reasoning and interpretation

Recommends operational plans and tactics that will directly impact the achievement of overall functional results

Directs the execution of tactics established by functional leadership

Establish operational plans for the job area with short- to mid-term impact on results (e.g., 1-2 years)

Work requires a high degree of responsibility for resources and occasionally influences business decisions made by functional leadership including:

Budget or Profit & Loss (P&L) accountability for the department

Manage, plan, monitor and control all department activities and resources to ensure timely delivery of work products that meet technical requirements

Own the Engineering design process, metrics, and continuous improvement to ensure best practice and implement corrective action as necessary

Lead and coordinate activities between CAE entities, both within CAE USA and throughout CAE Inc., which impact the department’s work scope

Support projects as they progress from integration through final acceptance

Initiate design of modifications to product lines as necessary, fabrication of electrical / mechanical assemblies, kit deployment, documentation to support physical configuration audit and maintenance of equipment

Review and control of budgets and man hour estimates to complete tasks on programs

Define resources and training needed by the department to execute design and tasks associated with programs

Provide accurate estimates of work content and architecting solutions in support of bidding activities

Draft Statements of Work and participate in proposal reviews

Regular review and status of all programs in work within CAE USA at the Broken Arrow site

Assist with development of CAE USA strategic and operational plans

Displays the tact and self-discipline necessary to interface effectively with customers, vendors, all levels of employees and the general public

Establish overall design approaches, priorities, generates and approves department standards

Negotiate and receive new work for the department, delegating to appropriate group leaders based on priority and suitability

Monitor the status of the work at the department level

Maintain staffing plans and approve employee timekeeping

Evaluate performance of all department members

Provide leadership, coaching/mentoring and guidance to Group Leaders

Develop the talent pipeline, drive corporate culture and lead all employee management activities

Maintain effective two-way communications, within the company, to share information and ideas openly

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringSystems EngineeringTechnical ManagementSimulation Hardware DesignBudgeting/SchedulingMRP Systems KnowledgeTechnical WritingAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingLeadership Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree or greater in Electrical, Mechanical or Systems Engineering

15+ years' experience in the aerospace, simulation or aviation industry with a background in simulation hardware design & manufacturing with a considerable background in functional and technical management directly with these areas is desired

Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role

Preferred

Must have proven leadership capabilities for technical management in US DOD aviation simulation along with detailed knowledge of modern system and hardware development methodologies and deployment of simulation products

Knowledge of MRP systems, MIL Standards, ANSI, ISO 9001, AS9100, NFPA, Quality Workmanship Standards, OSHA and best commercial practices

Stays abreast of advances in engineering / manufacturing technology related to the flight simulation industry through personal initiative and continuing education efforts

Related skill areas should include: technical writing and presentation, technical effort and cost estimating, budgeting/scheduling, and task performance management

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations

Must possess strong communication skills including the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers

Ability to define problems collects data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions

An ability to interpret complex customer requirements and attitudes from verbal, non-verbal and written communication. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract ideas

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required

Analytical math skills necessary to complete the required tasks

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals

Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems

Experience in Contractor Logistics Support and sustainment contracts is desired