Engineering Manager - Pressure Vessels

The Ottohahn Group is working with a premier worldwide manufacturer and specialty fabricator of nuclear components to find an Engineering Manager to join their growing team!

Summary:

The Engineering Manager works closely with the Director of Engineering to define and implement departmental strategies in support of goals and organizational objectives.

Responsibilities:

Management:

• Maintain a positive and effective leadership role through effective communication, one-on-one meetings, defined roles & responsibilities, clear expectations, regular guidance and feedback, and established priorities
• Direct engineering resources and coordinate their activities to achieve maximum efficiency and produce cost-effective, high-quality products
• Serve as the Chief Engineer, while leading and managing day-to-day engineering operations
• Provide input to strategic initiatives & execute strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with & mentor direct reports to build trust, respect, and a high-performing team
• Ensure departmental ability to deliver a high-quality, well-communicated work product
• Implement continuous process improvements to ensure quality, efficiency and effectiveness
• Ensure departmental adherence to ISO & Nuclear Quality programs
• Foster and maintain positive working relationships with all internal & external customers

General:

• Manage departmental workflow to achieve on-time delivery and KPI targets
• Maintain up-to-date project and sales order tracking systems
• Maintain existing product maintenance, enhancement and testing
• Collaborate with the Drafting Supervisor to ensure modeling and drawing are practices meet
• Develop, implement and enforce standards to ensure consistency and best-practice approach
• Coordinate resources to provide timely support to QA and the Shop Floor 
• Develop and implement a BOM strategy for all products in support of strategic objectives
• Manage welding/brazing activities including procedures, approvals and certifications
• Review and Approve (sign-off) engineering documents
• Seek out new technology and opportunities for continuing education & process improvement

Experience / Knowledge with:

• Expert in the interpretation and application of ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code Sections III, Classes1, 2, and 3 and Section VIII as related to custom product design
• Proficiency in the design of mechanical components and equipment assemblies
• Strong organizational skills capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Strength of materials
• Solidworks & EPDM

Requirements:

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field
• 10+ years of Mechanical Engineering experience
• 3+ years of management experience
• Positions are direct hire on-site in Lynchburg, VA
• Must be a U.S Citizen or Permanent resident