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Mechanical Engineering Manager

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Job Title: Mechanical Engineering Manager
Job Description
Responsible for managing a team of engineers who specialize in a subdiscipline of mechanical engineering across all projects and programs. This role involves directing the work of team members, supporting project teams, and assisting with the design, analysis, and drafting of systems, structures, and components. The manager will lead the execution of mechanical design, analysis, and evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles while adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product/program requirements. This position also involves leading the mechanical design of advanced reactor plants to inform design, manufacturing, construction, and licensing strategy.
Responsibilities

Direct the work of engineering team members across multiple projects.
Provide organizational support for project teams.
Assist with the design, analysis, and drafting of systems, structures, and components.
Lead team responsible for performing mechanical design of advanced reactor plants.
Manage the execution of mechanical design, analysis, and evaluation of projects.
Adjudicate technical differences and foster a healthy engineering dialogue.
Lead design cycle sprints and ensure successful delivery of high-quality engineering work.
Ensure staff meet expectations and promote their professional development.
Influence the development of strategy, methodology, and technical tools.
Interpret business challenges and recommend best practices.
Use judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks.
Act in an advisory capacity to define scope and level of effort estimates.
Work within a multidisciplinary engineering team to create next-generation nuclear power plants.
Perform work in accordance with design control procedures.

Essential Skills

Hands-on experience with actual hardware and product development lifecycle.
Experience in a highly regulated industry such as aerospace, medical device, automotive, or defense electronics.
Experience with mechanical component-level design of systems like high-pressure vessels and fluid systems.
Experience in a lead or managerial capacity overseeing others' work.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
Typically ten to twenty years of engineering experience.
Experience designing and developing mechanical or fluid systems.
Hardware ownership including manufacturing and testing oversight.
Proficiency in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and product lifecycle management (PLM) software.
Experience with industrial applications, especially nuclear technology.
Hands-on experience in all phases of design and manufacturing.

Work Environment
Office environment.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $85.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
Available For This Temporary Role May Include The Following

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Rockville,MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 18, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email for other accommodation options.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Director

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

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Industries
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