Mechanical Engineering Manager

Actalent; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering seeks a Mechanical Engineering Manager to oversee a team of engineers specializing in mechanical engineering. The role encompasses managing various projects, assisting with design and analysis, and ensuring the execution of high-quality engineering practices. Candidates should have extensive experience in a regulated industry and a background in mechanical engineering. This position is based in Rockville, MD, and offers competitive hourly pay with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off/Leave (PTO)

Qualifications

• Typically ten to twenty years of engineering experience.
• Experience in a highly regulated industry.
• Proficiency in design and development of mechanical or fluid systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of engineers across multiple projects.
• Assist with design, analysis, and drafting of components.
• Lead execution of mechanical design for advanced reactor plants.

Skills

Hands-on experience with hardware

Familiarity with product development lifecycle

Mechanical component-level design

Leadership and management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline

Tools

Computer-Aided Design (CAD)

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software

Job description

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Job Title: Mechanical Engineering Manager

Job Description

Responsible for managing a team of engineers who specialize in a subdiscipline of mechanical engineering across all projects and programs. This role involves directing the work of team members, supporting project teams, and assisting with the design, analysis, and drafting of systems, structures, and components. The manager will lead the execution of mechanical design, analysis, and evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles while adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product/program requirements. This position also involves leading the mechanical design of advanced reactor plants to inform design, manufacturing, construction, and licensing strategy.

Responsibilities

• Direct the work of engineering team members across multiple projects.
• Provide organizational support for project teams.
• Assist with the design, analysis, and drafting of systems, structures, and components.
• Lead team responsible for performing mechanical design of advanced reactor plants.
• Manage the execution of mechanical design, analysis, and evaluation of projects.
• Adjudicate technical differences and foster a healthy engineering dialogue.
• Lead design cycle sprints and ensure successful delivery of high-quality engineering work.
• Ensure staff meet expectations and promote their professional development.
• Influence the development of strategy, methodology, and technical tools.
• Interpret business challenges and recommend best practices.
• Use judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks.
• Act in an advisory capacity to define scope and level of effort estimates.
• Work within a multidisciplinary engineering team to create next-generation nuclear power plants.
• Perform work in accordance with design control procedures.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience with actual hardware and product development lifecycle.
• Experience in a highly regulated industry such as aerospace, medical device, automotive, or defense electronics.
• Experience with mechanical component-level design of systems like high-pressure vessels and fluid systems.
• Experience in a lead or managerial capacity overseeing others' work.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• Typically ten to twenty years of engineering experience.
• Experience designing and developing mechanical or fluid systems.
• Hardware ownership including manufacturing and testing oversight.
• Proficiency in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and product lifecycle management (PLM) software.
• Experience with industrial applications, especially nuclear technology.
• Hands-on experience in all phases of design and manufacturing.
  
  

Work Environment

Office environment.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $85.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

Available For This Temporary Role May Include The Following

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
  
  

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Rockville,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 18, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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