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.
ResponsibilitiesFunctionally 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
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.
Strong 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.
The salary range for this position is $128,100 - $192,100
About UsOceaneering 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.Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Ocean Engineering
- 10+ years of practical experience supporting mechanical engineering tasks in an individual contributor or engineering management role
- 3+ years of engineering functional management experience
- Experience supporting government programs
- Experience mentoring engineers
- Strong written and oral communication skills, including documenting, conveying, and presenting engineering issues
- Ability to obtain and maintain a United States Government Department of Defense security clearance
- U.S. citizenship
- Master's degree in Engineering Management or a related field
- Experience fielding shipboard systems
- Work experience with the U.S. Department of Defense
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What We Do
Oceaneering pushes the frontiers of deep water, space and motion entertainment environments to execute with new, leading-edge connections to solve tomorrow’s challenges, today. As the trusted subsea connection specialist, our experience combined with the depth and breadth of our portfolio of technologies allows us to engineer solutions for the most complex subsea challenges. From routine to extreme, our integrated products, services, and innovative solutions safely de-risk operational systems, increase reliability, and enable a lower total cost of ownership. We are connecting what’s needed with what’s next as the world’s largest ROV operator and the leading ROV provider to the oil and gas industry with over 300 systems operating worldwide. With our safety-focused and innovative approach, we responsively and decisively react to subsea challenges while providing solutions swiftly and efficiently.
