Manager, Mechanical Engineering

Oceaneering; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 128,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness

Mental Health

Retirement Savings

Life and Disability

Paid Maternity and Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Oceaneering is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Resource and Development Manager (ME R&D) to oversee a department of ~12 engineers and designers. You will coordinate training, manage workload, and collaborate with program managers to align staffing with project needs.

You will mentor engineers, lead hiring efforts, and ensure delivery of high-quality results while interfacing with senior leadership. A DoD clearance and US citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Ocean Engineering required.
• 10+ years of mechanical engineering tasking experience.
• 3+ years of engineering functional management experience.
• Experience supporting government programs.
• Experience mentoring engineers.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance.
• US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Functionally manage approximately 12 department team members (P2 to P4).
• Support career development for engineers and designers in the department.
• Lead department hiring and resource allocation with TA support.
• Interface with Portfolio/Program managers and others to determine staffing needs.
• Develop and maintain departmental training programs and evaluate effectiveness.
• Review progress and report outcomes to leadership; ensure quality results.
• Hold team accountable and devise innovative solutions when needed.
• Support occasional travel as needed.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Staffing/resource allocation

Communication

Mentoring engineers

Program coordination

Training development

Ability to obtain DoD clearance

US citizenship

Government programs experience

Education

Bachelor’s of Science in Mechanical or Ocean Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering Management or related field

Job description

Job Description

The Mechanical Engineering Resource and Development Manager (ME R&D) reports to and supports the Senior Mechanical Engineering Manager, who leads the OTECH Mechanical Engineering Department. This department includes Mechanical Engineers, Designers, Structural Analysts, and Manufacturing Engineers. The ME R&D Manager will oversee a team of approximately 12 direct reports and will be responsible for coordinating and tracking training across the entire department. Additional duties include managing and monitoring departmental work assignments.

The Mechanical Engineering Resource and Development Manager (ME R&D) reports to and supports the Senior Mechanical Engineering Manager, who leads the OTECH Mechanical Engineering Department. This department includes Mechanical Engineers, Designers, Structural Analysts, and Manufacturing Engineers. The ME R&D Manager will oversee a team of approximately 12 direct reports and will be responsible for coordinating and tracking training across the entire department. Additional duties include managing and monitoring departmental work assignments.

Responsibilities

• Functionally manage approximately 12 ME department team members (P2 to P4 levels).
• Support career development for engineers/designers in department including those reporting directly to you.
• Lead ME Department hiring and resource allocation with support from the Talent Acquisition (TA) Department.
• Regularly Interface with Portfolio Managers, Program Managers, IRAD Manager, Chief Engineers, Lead Engineers, and others to determine staffing needs for the ME Department and to stay current on staffing trends and needs
• Develop, execute, and maintain departmental training programs and evaluate training effectiveness
• Review progress and results of work performed by the team; prepare reports and communicate outcomes to leadership.
• Hold team members accountable for delivering quality results and meeting expectations. Demonstrate ability to devise innovative solutions to problems when conventional solutions are insufficient.
• Support occasional travel needs.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Essential

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s of Science in Mechanical or Ocean Engineering
• 10+ years of practical experience supporting Mechanical Engineering tasking from an individual contributor role or an engineering management role.
• 3+ years of engineering functional management experience
• Experience supporting government programs.
• Experience mentoring engineers.
• S trong written and oral communications skills, including ability to effectively document, convey, and present engineering issues to team members and customers.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a United States Government Department of Defense Security Clearance.
• Must be a US citizen.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Engineering Management or related field
• Experience fielding Ship Board systems.
• Work experience with US Department of Defense.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits vary by role, however, may include Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and Disability, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.

• Health and Wellness
• Mental Health
• Retirement Savings
• Life and Disability
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

The salary range for this position is $128,100 - $192,100

About Us

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factor.

About The Team

Oceaneering Aerospace and Defense Technologies (AdTech) delivers solutions that enable humans to work safely and effectively in harsh environments – from underwater to the outer reaches of space. Our innovative solutions support the development and application of practical, cost-effective systems that meet our customers’ challenges – from routine to extreme. Our experience and expertise across multiple industries uniquely positions us as a leader in the government, space, and maritime services markets. Our products and services meet the rigorous demands of the complex environments in which they operate, delivering results without compromising safety or reliability.