Chief Engineer

Chief Engineer

The Chief Engineer (CE) leads, coordinates, and exercises technical program execution authority over Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) for planning, organizing, controlling, executing, integrating, and installing, and closing out engineering content on a variety of programs related to enterprise systems and flight simulation. The position will work closely with senior level program engineering management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing large, complex project initiatives of strategic importance to the organization, ranging from small to large cross-functional teams.
• Coordinates with other CEs in the Product Line for execution of multiple programs using similar resources and technologies.
• Performs as the technical lead over the assigned engineering team on a program to include leading / participating in program peer & gate reviews, supporting program management reviews (PMRs), and coordinating technical activity amongst the program IPTs.
• Performs weekly / monthly Cost Account Management (CAM) reviews with IPTs and is responsible for technical, cost, and schedule performance for the engineering content on a program.
• Communicates within and outside of the organization which includes customers or vendors.
• Receives engineering direction from, and is accountable to, a Directorate Chief Engineer (DCE), who has overall Program Engineering responsibility for successfully proposing, developing, and delivering Product Line solutions.
• Works consists of making significant improvements of processes, systems, solutions, or products to enhance performance of job area.
• Implement strategic goals established by leadership.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

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.

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.