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MedStar Health

Director, Hardware Engineering

MedStar Health, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, us, 74013

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About This Role Who We Are: CAE Vision:

Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security,

and

civil aviation

by revolutionizing our customers' training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety,

efficiency

and readiness.

CAE Defense & Security Mission:

CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and

maintain

the highest levels of mission readiness.

CAE Values:

Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence,

Integrity

and

OneCAE

make us who we

are

and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed.

What We Have to Offer: Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance

A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe

Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions

Recognition, professional development, advancement and having fun!

Summary 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. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Responsible for

improving upon existing or

establishing

the direction for

new processes

and

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 proble

m,

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. May have 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

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 Must have proven leadership capabilities for technical management in US DOD aviation simulation along with detailed knowledge of modern system

and

hardware

, manufacturing and

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.

Security Responsibilities Must

complywith

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 The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. May be

required

to sit down for long lengths of time.

May be

required

to climb stairs.

Must be able to travel CONUS and to

International

sites

Must be able to climb stairs to enter and exit a simulator

Must be able to perform effectively as part of the project "team

"

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 c

haracteristic

, 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 Position Type Regular CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted. Equal Opportunity Employer

CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. 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 a

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