Mechanical Engineering Manager

OceanWings; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Startup spirit

Technical lead role

International travel

Job summary

OceanWings in Paris seeks a Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead the mechanical design team and work with design engineers to develop mechanical structures for OceanWings products. You will define processes, supervise technical deliverables, and ensure feasibility from sizing to installation. The role requires strong leadership, in-depth CAD experience, and English fluency for international meetings. vị

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 8+ years in industry, incl. 3+ years in a similar management role.
• Strong rigor, organization and autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design team (4 engineers, 1 draftsman).
• Define and document internal processes and tools.
• Check, specify and justify technical choices; ensure feasibility for manufacturing/assembly.
• Oversee part sizing, deliverables, and supplier interfaces; drive cross-project collaboration.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Leadership ability

Team collaboration

Fluent English

Education

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Inventor

CAD tools

Job description

About OceanWings

In a world facing unprecedented environmental challenges, OceanWings has developed an innovative wind- powered solutionto unlock the decarbonisation of global maritime transport through the use of sustainable hybrid propulsion. Oceanwings® is a patented, automated, self-raising and lowering vertical wingsail system that enables newbuildor existing ships to significantly reduce their fuel consumption and resulting carbon footprint, by harnessing the power of nature.

Founded in 2018, OceanWings is a French industrial start-up with headquarters in Paris and a factory in the port area of Blainville-sur-Orne in Caen, which benefits from direct access to the sea. Bringing together more than fifty passionate men and women with diverse expertise, the company has recently equipped the newbuild cargo ship, Canopée,with four of its first 37-metre-high Oceanwings® wing sails.

Job Overview

OceanWings is looking for a Mechanical Engineering Manager. As part of the Engineering team and in close collaboration with OceanWings’ design engineers, you will be responsible for designing the mechanical structures of OceanWings products.

Main Missions

• Manage the mechanical design team - 4 engineers and 1 draftsman- (service organization, recruitment, training, workload,development...)
• Define and document internal processes and team tools
• Check, define, specify and justify technical choices
• Design, pre-dimension and size parts and systems
• Verify and generate the technical deliverables of his team,ensuring the application of internal processes
• Ensure manufacturing and assembly feasibility
• Ensure communication, follow-up and technical support for suppliers, assemblers and internal teams
• Participate in building the OceanWings feedback and best practice-database
• Suggest ways of improving existing products
• Participate in cross-company projects

Profile & Skills required

• Strong analytical and synthesis skills
• Master’s degree (5-year degree) in Mechanical Engineering
• At least 8 years of professional experience in industry, including a minimum of 3 years in a similar management position
• Strong sense of rigor, organization, and autonomy
• Curious mindset, strong team spirit, and leadership abilities
• Experience in the maritime, energy, or transport sectors
• Knowledge of sailing and composite materials would be a plus
• Excellent proficiency in modeling/CAD software, including Inventor and other common design tools
• Fluent English is essential to participate in international meetings

What we offer

• Implement innovative products to decarbonize the marine industry.
• Work in a start-up spirit as part of a passionate and dynamic team.
• Be the technical reference on a dedicated project
• Act as an expert on all stages of the OceanWings development cycle ( sizing, designing, testing, installation, maintenance)
• Capitalize on the initial feedback from our first emblematic projects to design our future products

Conditions

• Permanent job contract as a manager - collective agreement : metallurgy.
• Position based in Paris, frequent travel in France and abroad ( Europe & Asia).
• Salary depending on experience: €55–60K.
• Working in a pioneering spirit of sustained growth
• Recruitment process with several interviews