Mechanical Systems Engineering Branch Manager

Overview

Job Title: Mechanical Systems Engineering Branch Manager

Job Location: 4648 N. Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23455

Job Category: Professional

Job Status: Full Time, Exempt –
This position is a “Contingent Hire” position contingent upon a potential award of a new U.S. Navy contract to QED Systems.

Salary Range: $87,124/year - $125,458/year

Individual will serve as a Q.E.D. Mechanical Systems Engineering Branch Manager for a U.S. Navy Planning Yard Mechanical Systems design department involved in ship modernization requirements, including Ship Change Documentation Support (SCD), Engineering Analysis, Design Ship Checks, and Ship Installation Drawings (SIDs). The Q.E.D. Systems Mechanical and Piping Systems Engineering Branch Manager will be responsible for managing engineering and design personnel and controlling project costs, quality, schedules, and project manning requirements, and will report to the Q.E.D. Systems Naval Engineering Manager.

• Provide leadership and supervision of engineering and design personnel within the Mechanical Systems Engineering Branch.
• Manage project costs, quality, schedules, and project manning requirements.
• Coordinate with Navy planning and engineering organizations to support ship modernization efforts, including Ship Change Documentation Support (SCD), Engineering Analysis, Design Ship Checks, and Ship Installation Drawings (SIDs).
• Report to the Naval Engineering Manager and ensure alignment with program objectives and government requirements.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in ship engineering, design, ship advance planning, and ship modernization.
• At least 3 years of management experience as an Engineering/Project Manager or Deputy PM, with experience managing Navy service-type contracts/major DoD programs.
• Working knowledge of NMP-MOM, Navy Ship Planning organization and processes; general knowledge of Government contracting.
• Experience in supervisory roles at Supervisor or Shipbuilding, Repair, and Conversion commands, Regional Maintenance Centers, U.S. Navy Central Planning Activity, U.S. Navy Planning Yard Activity, Planning for Engineering and Repair Activity, and/or public/private shipyards.
• Experience supporting LCS class ships and Surface Combatants is desirable.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Naval Architecture.

• U.S. citizenship required. Must be able to meet and maintain eligibility for U.S. Secret Clearance and access U.S. Navy ships, military facilities, naval shipyards, and private shipyards.

Q.E.D. offers competitive benefits, including Paid Leave, Medical, Dental, Vision, Short/Long Term Disability, 401(k) retirement plan, Basic Life Insurance, supplemental insurances, and Employee Assistance Program.