Job Roles and Responsibilities:

Lead and manage a team of 5-10 Mechanical Engineers and Designers. Establish department priorities, strategic initiatives, and design objectives. Recruit and hire technical personnel as needed. Coordinate employee training and professional development plans. Monitor individual and team performance and establish key performance indicators. Assign design resources to project engineering teams based on project timelines and workload. Review mechanical drawings, 2D/3D models, and designs for compliance with specifications, standards, regulations, and internal processes. Develop mechanical systems designs for custom marine vessels. Integrate commercial equipment and components into custom vessel designs. Design custom mechanical and electrical system solutions. Act as an engineering authority when communicating with external parties regarding technical issues and initiatives. Support production teams and resolve mechanical design issues. Develop and standardize engineering processes, systems, equipment, tools, and technical guidance. Lead continuous process improvement initiatives. Maintain and update stock models and drawings using lessons learned and future design improvements. Collaborate with Functional Leads, Project Engineers, and engineering leadership to coordinate department priorities. Monitor design quality to minimize production issues and warranty claims. Support customer satisfaction through effective mechanical system design and technical problem resolution.

Qualifications and Certifications:

Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering or Mechanical Engineering. Minimum 7 years of experience in the marine industry. Demonstrated personnel management experience. Experience with 2D and 3D design of mechanical and/or electrical systems. Experience developing technical documentation and technical data products. Familiarity with marine classification and regulatory standards, including ISO, ABS, DNV, USCG, and ABYC. Experience with AutoCAD. Experience with SolidWorks. Experience with Rhino. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Project, and Outlook. Strong technical leadership and personnel management skills. U.S. citizenship required due to government contract requirements.