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ASME Early Career Forum - Toronto Transitioning from Technical to Management

ASME Early Career Forum - Toronto Transitioning from Technical to Management. Aaron Tsang Chief, Airworthiness Engineering Bombardier Aerospace. Professional and Volunteer Timeline. Church. ASME Regional/District Operating Board. ASME. Graduated. Entered University. ASME RSC.

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ASME Early Career Forum - Toronto Transitioning from Technical to Management

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  1. ASME Early Career Forum - TorontoTransitioning from Technical to Management Aaron Tsang Chief, Airworthiness Engineering Bombardier Aerospace

  2. Professional and Volunteer Timeline Church ASME Regional/District Operating Board ASME Graduated Entered University ASME RSC ASME Ontario Chair FSAE Team Manager Administrator, CCSA (Softball League) 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2005 2007 1993 BA Intern BA Airworthiness Engineer Lead Airworthiness Engineering Chief Airworthiness Engineering Sales Rep./ Manager LCL (Ind. Eng.)

  3. Key Attributes - Technical Engineer • The following attributes are key to be an effective Technical Engineer: • Broad/sound technical knowledge • Task/results oriented • Ability to work in teams • Practical balance • Ability to see your specific responsibilities and how they relate to the overall objectives • Strong IQ • You’re assessed based on how YOU perform your job

  4. Key Attributes - Engineering Manager • The following attributes are key to be an effective Engineering Manager: • Broad/sound technical and administrative knowledge • Be available and support your team • Deflect noise from your team • Deal with HR issues • Ability to perform administrative tasks • Strong EQ • Empower your people, do not do all the tasks yourself......let go!! • Focus on strategic direction of your team (the what and not the how) • Resolve conflicts • Delegate and follow up, not dump!! • Think on your feet • It’s all about people • You’re assessed based on how YOUR TEAM perform their job

  5. Advise to Young Engineers • Focus on building a strong broad foundation • Learn the soft skills • Get involve at work and outside of work, it’s an investment • Help others succeed and you will in turn succeed • Build strong networks/relationships • Be sincere and genuine • Be patient, it’s a long journey

  6. Thank you for your attention. Questions??

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