Technical Manager, Functional Engineering

Job summary

Oversee project-specific engineering for shipbuilding projects from design through delivery, ensuring technical deliverables, systems, and processes meet contractual, regulatory, and quality requirements. Lead and guide engineering teams, manage scope and configuration changes, coordinate with stakeholders, and report on progress, risks, and lessons learned.

Job details

Job Description The Technical Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing project-specific engineering deliverables. They define, manage, and ensure compliance with the technical, regulatory, and contractual requirements of a shipbuilding project. This role is critical in aligning design, engineering, construction, and quality assurance processes with client and regulatory expectations. More specifically, you will: Oversee shipbuilding projects from the design phase to delivery. Participate in defining and maintaining the scope of work for a specific project with key stakeholders. Review and approve technical deliverables from the engineering team before official transmittal. Ensure compliance with classification society rules and maritime regulations. Collaborate with the Change Management Department for cost and schedule impacts of engineering change requests. Provide the team with technical guidance and standards for materials, fabrication methods, and ship systems. Act as the technical point of contact for the project-specific engineering team. Conduct technical training and knowledge sharing within the team. Supervise engineers, naval architects, and technical teams. Generate reports on deliverables status, project risks, and engineering changes. Provide regular progress reports to senior management and stakeholders. Identify areas for improvement through a lessons-learned process. Maintain CMS documentation codification standards across disciplines and specific projects. Assign tasks, set priorities, and ensure on-time delivery of engineering work. Ensure quality control at all stages of shipbuilding. Maintain configuration control by tracking changes. Ensure that all systems meet contractual and regulatory requirements before delivery. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Naval Architecture). Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in marine engineering or ship design. Minimum of five (5) years’ leadership experience. Experience working with the rules and regulations of classification societies and flag states. Experience working in an engineering design organization or consultancy. Experience working in a shipyard is considered an asset. Strong organizational skills, with the ability to complete multiple, complex, detail-oriented tasks and projects on time. Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite. Proficiency in French and English (written and spoken). Fluency in English is required for this position, as you will interact with English-speaking suppliers, stakeholders, or clients. About Us Founded in 1825, Davie is Canada’s largest shipyard. We build and repair specialized, essential vessels for government and commercial clients. Working at Davie means embracing vast possibilities every day and taking part in an adventure where every project leads to something monumental. It’s about tackling big challenges with creativity, determination, and passion. There’s a real sense of pride in being part of the Davie team. It’s not just about delivering major projects—it’s about innovation and pushing boundaries to accomplish something truly remarkable. At Davie, we forge the monumental!

What you’ll do

Oversee project-specific engineering for shipbuilding projects from design through delivery, ensuring technical deliverables, systems, and processes meet contractual, regulatory, and quality requirements. Lead and guide engineering teams, manage scope and configuration changes, coordinate with stakeholders, and report on progress, risks, and lessons learned.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, naval architecture, or a related field, at least 10 years of marine engineering or ship design experience, and at least five years of leadership experience. Candidates should have experience with classification society and flag-state regulations and engineering design organizations, strong organizational and Microsoft Office skills, and proficiency in written and spoken French and English; shipyard experience is an asset.

Listed skills

• Change Management · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Shipbuilding Project Management
• Marine Engineering
• Ship Design
• Technical Deliverable Review
• Classification Society Rules
• Maritime Regulations
• Scope Management
• Change Management
• Cost and Schedule Impact Assessment
• Engineering Team Leadership
• Quality Control
• Configuration Control
• Risk Reporting
• Technical Training
• CMS Documentation Standards
• Microsoft Office

Job areas

• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Manufacturing
• Transportation

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