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