Senior Manager Engineering

Hardware Engineering Manager

Responsible for the management of the Hardware Engineering Organization with overall technical design, manufacturing execution, budget, and schedule responsibility for the Hardware Engineering department activities which include the following groups : Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Product Design Engineering, Test Engineering for the Broken Arrow site.

Through carefully orchestrated planning, organizing, directing and controlling, the incumbent in this position assumes total accountability for the execution, quality and direction of the engineering scope associated with hardware engineering design, assembly, fabrication effort, initial equipment test, installation progress and results associated with any program. A high degree of hardware engineering knowledge, management acumen, organization ability, communication skills, delegation discernment and general business aptitude are essential.

Responsible for improving upon existing or establishing the direction for new processes, systems, solutions, and products using significant conceptualization, reasoning, and interpretation. Solutions are innovative and unique and draw upon best practices based on expertise. Develop or champion new concepts or technologies. Opportunities for problem solving and innovation are regularly complex, requiring broad-based consideration of variables that impact multiple functions and / or businesses. Extensively analyzes problems to seek understanding of the root cause of the problem, implications of both near and long-term solutions.

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. May recommend and implement new products, processes, policies, standards or operating plans in support of job function strategy.

Manage, plan, monitor and control all department activities and resources to ensure timely delivery of work products that meet technical requirements. Own the Hardware 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. This includes reviewing detailed tasks and budgets on programs and estimating the hours remaining. 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. This includes completing Basis of Estimate (BOE) sheets for proposals. 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.

Qualifications and Education Requirements :

• Bachelor's Degree or greater in Electrical, Mechanical or Systems Engineering
• 15+ years' experience in the 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.
• Graduate Degree with 13 years of prior related experience or equivalent related experience preferred.
• Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Preferred Skills :

Security Responsibilities :

Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.

Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.

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

Work Environment :

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands :

Other Duties :

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

CAE USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including disability and protected veteran status, as defined under federal, state, or local laws. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at hrops@caemilusa.com.