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Manager, Mechanical Engineering

Oceaneering

Hanover, MD, United StatesFull Time

Oceaneering

Posted 2026-08-31

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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. Functionally 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. S trong 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 Oceaneering 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. Equal Opportunity Employer:  All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factor.

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