Technical Manager, Functional Engineering

The Technical Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing project-specific engineering deliverables. They define, manage, and ensure compliance with the technical, regulatory, and contractual requirements of a shipbuilding project. This role is critical in aligning design, engineering, construction, and quality assurance processes with client and regulatory expectations. More specifically, you will:

• Oversee shipbuilding projects from the design phase to delivery.
• Participate in defining and maintaining the scope of work for a specific project with key stakeholders.
• Review and approve technical deliverables from the engineering team before official transmittal.
• Ensure compliance with classification society rules and maritime regulations.
• Collaborate with the Change Management Department for cost and schedule impacts of engineering change requests.
• Provide the team with technical guidance and standards for materials, fabrication methods, and ship systems.
• Act as the technical point of contact for the project-specific engineering team.
• Conduct technical training and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Supervise engineers, naval architects, and technical teams.
• Generate reports on deliverables status, project risks, and engineering changes.
• Provide regular progress reports to senior management and stakeholders.
• Identify areas for improvement through a lessons-learned process.
• Maintain CMS documentation codification standards across disciplines and specific projects.
• Assign tasks, set priorities, and ensure on-time delivery of engineering work.
• Ensure quality control at all stages of shipbuilding.
• Maintain configuration control by tracking changes.

• Ensure that all systems meet contractual and regulatory requirements before delivery.

   

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Naval Architecture).
• Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in marine engineering or ship design.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ leadership experience.
• Experience working with the rules and regulations of classification societies and flag states.
• Experience working in an engineering design organization or consultancy.
• Experience working in a shipyard is considered an asset.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to complete multiple, complex, detail-oriented tasks and projects on time.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.
• Proficiency in French and English (written and spoken). Fluency in English is required for this position, as you will interact with English-speaking suppliers, stakeholders, or clients.