Electrical Engineering Manager

Arrowhead Talent Solutions is helping a growing shipbuilding company find an Electrical Engineering Manager in Philadelphia, PA.

SUMMARY

The Electrical Engineering Manager is responsible for all electrical design & engineering within the shipyard.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Ensure that all safety procedures, rules and regulations are followed and met

Lead the efforts of the Electrical Design Department in providing technical support to the shipyard's Project Engineering, Construction Engineering, Outfitting Engineering, Project Management, Procurement, Project Planning, Quality, and Production Departments

Manage the basic, detail, and production design process for all systems, materials, and equipment in the electrical discipline

Manage the Electrical Engineering Department staff of engineers, designers, and interns

Manage engineering resources and capabilities to suit shipyard needs

Manage the design partner to ensure the department's engineering tasks are completed within the project schedule, mobilizing all internal capabilities to successfully deliver the project.

Set and maintain department budgets and generate quarterly forecasts for overhead and active projects

Review and approve technical documents such as drawings, calculations, test procedures, specifications, scopes of work, and design change notices

Manage owner plan review and ensure compliance with technical requirements

Manage regulatory plan approval and compliance

Support business development responsibilities include evaluating new project feasibility and generating technical scopes of work, cost estimates, and man-hour estimates for bid proposals

Perform duties of an Electrical Engineer including basic and production design such as specifications, calculations, and drawings relevant to assigned systems or areas of the vessel

Coordinate/assist manufacturing, building, installation, or testing of assigned systems, equipment, and/or areas of the vessel

Propose technical improvements; propose, develop and implement quality standards applicable to own systems and areas of the vessel

Interface with Owner and Class to resolve technical issues

Maintain working knowledge and monitor development of classification and regulatory rules and requirements pertaining to own systems and ship zone responsibilities

Cost reduction efforts through optimal design.

Continuous efforts and research for work efficiency improvement.

Perform other related duties as required and assigned COMPETENCIES

Able to communication effectively with all levels of the organization

Decision Making/Problem Solving

Leadership

Adaptability and Organizational skills and understanding

Integrity

Conflict resolution

Strategic thinking

Stress Management

Cost innovation mindset

Willingness and ability to work as a team member SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage a staff of direct and subcontracted engineers and designers in the Electrical Engineering Department.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering and 5 years' experience in electrical engineering field preferred or practical experience at a shipyard or in a marine consulting firm for a minimum of 10 years

Experience leading teams and managing projects

Proficiency with MS Office and CAD systems such as AutoCAD

Knowledge/experience concerning basic and detail ship design

Knowledge/experience concerning modern shipbuilding practices

Experience with ERP systems such as SAP and scheduling software such as MS Project or Primavera is a plus

Experience with 3D modeling software such as Tribon or Aveva Marine 12 is a plus

International experience and familiarity with European and Asian Shipbuilding Standards is a plus