Mechanical SME Engineering Manager

Paycom - ATS; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Dynamis Engineering is seeking a Mechanical SME Engineering Manager to lead a team of experts supporting the Dynamis portfolio in The Woodlands area. The role requires coordinating with core engineering branches, integration, manufacturing, and third-party firms to deliver advanced packaging and engine solutions.

The position reports to the Director of Mechanical Engineering and requires a four-year engineering degree and supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Four year bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or electrical engineering (BSME/BSEE).
• Three or more years of supervisory experience in a relevant field.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a team of mechanical SMEs to support the portfolio.
• Actively innovate solutions for complex packaging and engine opportunities.
• Partner with Quality, Supply Chain, Accounting, Digital and Shared Services to align processes.
• Ensure safety processes and site policies are followed by the teams.
• Provide training and ongoing learning within the SME team.
• Perform other related duties to support operations and continuity.

Skills

Team leadership

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Project coordination

Safety training

Microsoft Office

English proficiency

Education

B.S. in mechanical or electrical engineering

Job description

Job Details: Level: Management, Job Location: Dynamis The Woodlands Corporate Office - The Woodlands, TX 77380, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Travel Percentage: Up to 25%, Job Shift: Day, Mechanical SME Engineering Manager

Job Description

Department: Engineering

Job Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Salary-Exempt

Reports To: Director of Mechanical Engineering

Location: Houston, TX (The Woodlands Area)

Amount of Travel Required: Up to 20%

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Positions Supervised: Mechanical SMEs

AIP Level: 5

POSITION SUMMARY

The Mechanical SME Engineering Manager leads the identification of needs and development of a team of subject matter experts to support the Dynamis engineering portfolio. This highly technical role requires the ability to lead other technical experts and works closely with core engineering branches, integration, manufacturing, third party engineering firms, operations, and shared services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Build and maintain a team of mechanical subject matter experts to support the Dynamis engineering portfolio.
• Actively innovate solutions for complex packaging and engine opportunities.
• Partner with Quality, Supply Chain, Accounting, Digital, and other Shared Services to support compliant, efficient, and process aligned business needs.
• Ensure teams perform work in accordance with safety processes, standard operating procedures, and site specific policies.
• Ensure training and continued learning within the SME team.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to assist with successful operations and business continuity.

QUALIFICATIONS: POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship.
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Overtime based on business needs.
• Successfully passes all applicable general pre employment testing including but not limited to: background check, pre employment drug screening, pre employment fit tests, pre employment aptitude and/or competency assessment(s).
• Daily in person, predictable attendance in The Woodlands, TX.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License required. Most employment is contingent upon meeting company driving standards, including 3 year U.S. driving history and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) in accordance with Company policy.
• Proficiency in spoken English language.
• Ability to travel based on business needs.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE LEVEL

Required

• Four year bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or electrical engineering, such as a BSME or BSEE.
• Three or more years of supervisory experience in a relevant field.
• An equivalent combination of education, specialized training, and relevant professional experience will be considered in lieu of a formal degree.

Preferred

• Mobile turbine packaging experience.
• Knowledge of aero and industrial turbines.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, COMPETENCIES, AND ABILITIES

• Attend, participate in, and successfully complete scheduled New Hire Safety training, including H2S, Powered Industrial, and basic First Aid and CPR training.
• Attend and successfully complete annual safety and operations recertification training.
• Communicate technical information with clients.
• Work successfully within a team environment to complete assigned tasks.
• Demonstrate strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Remain knowledgeable of and compliant with Active Learner, Paycom, KPA, and other company mandated systems.
• Quickly learn and navigate company platforms.
• Take instruction well and interact positively with other employees within assigned work groups.
• Efficiently use Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employees are frequently required to walk, sit, climb, bend, reach, and squat or kneel. The employee works primarily indoors and will be sitting for prolonged periods at a desk while typing on a computer, whether in a home office, corporate office, client office, or job site. The employee must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities. When required to visit a wellsite, the work environment may include exposure to hazardous materials, operating conditions, audio levels up to 85 dB, inclement weather, and extreme temperatures (both hot and cold). Given these conditions, employees visiting a pad site are required to wear company mandated and company issued Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including fire retardant coveralls, safety hat, steel toe boots, safety glasses, ear protection, and impact gloves, and must strictly adhere to all safety policies and procedures. Employees must be able to independently lift 25 lbs.

Work hours may include or includes early morning, late evenings, and weekends, depending on business necessity.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

The Company is committed to the cause of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, thus abiding by all applicable state and federal laws. Our practices regarding employment, job promotion, compensation, training, and termination do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, sex, national origin, veteran's status, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. It is expected that all employees, both management and staff, will fully support these nondiscriminatory policies.

*All field and shop employees and potential employees performing or assuming roles that require exposure to industrial activities, including, but not limited to, roles in shop or field operations environments, must be able to effectively communicate and comprehend the English language. This provision does not purport to require employees to always speak only English in the workplace or otherwise prevent employees from speaking non English languages, provided that such employees are able to effectively communicate and comprehend English to satisfy the company’s expectations and business objectives.

• Understand all health and safety communications.
• Possess a sufficient level of relevant equipment knowledge.
• Comprehend verbal and written communications from the company and other employees.
• Comprehend all operational and safety procedures.
• Understand alerts and emergency notifications, including Responses to Alerts, Warnings and Emergencies.
• Understand the contents of announcements and/or radio communications.
• Are able to effectively and independently communicate with customers, supervisors, and colleagues.
• Are able to prevent workplace accidents and/or injuries through effective communication.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure essential functions and duties have been included. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities.

Last Revised: 09.2026