Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering or related field required.
Preferred: Professional Engineer (P.E.) certification.
15+ years of experience in project management and data-driven solutions for marine/subsurface structural engineering.
10+ years of leading projects, including scope definition and proposal development.
Expertise in project data collection, metric tracking, root cause investigation, and risk analysis.
Proficient in fabrication and inspection methods for marine materials including high-strength steels and advanced alloys.
A valid driver's license is required.
Responsibilities
Lead execution of multi-million dollar, mission-critical programs.
Direct cross-functional teams to deliver complex pressure vessel systems.
Manage project teams from planning through execution to closeout.
Own overall program performance across cost, schedule, and technical outcomes.
Facilitate effective communication and innovation within teams.
Develop and implement policies related to submergence systems fabrication.
Drive stakeholder engagement with internal and external parties.
Benefits
Contribution to leading-edge marine engineering projects.
Opportunity to work with cross-disciplinary teams.
Engagement in high-stakes decision-making processes.
Participation in business development and client interactions.
Chance to influence project outcomes and ensure quality compliance.
Full Job Description
Lead execution of mission-critical, multi-million dollar programs.
Direct cross-functional teams including engineering, quality, fabrication, and procurement to deliver complex pressure vessel systems from proposal through fabrication and delivery.
Lead project teams comprised of various specialized functional teams in the area of large article, pressure vessels used in subsea or surface applications from project planning and execution to closeout.
Own program performance across cost, schedule, technical outcomes, and risk management.
Coordinate with team leaders to ensure effective communication, foster innovation and resolve conflicts quickly.
Define, develop, refine, and implement existing or new policies, procedures, and practices related to submergence systems fabrication.
Drive effective stakeholder engagement across internal leadership, clients, and external partners.
Interface with phase/task leaders and team members to schedule tasks, allocate resources, and execute project objectives as well as communicate status updates to and from internal and external stakeholders.
Develop and implement project plans that define the processes necessary to meet client, contract, and internal objectives. Establish baseline requirements and monitor performance using key performance indicators.
Oversee product procurement, corrective actions, and change management, and communicate updates to ensure components, assemblies, and systems meet functional and quality criteria.
Ensure compliance of project documents such as drawings, material specifications, work instructions, project status reports (technical and financial), and procurement.
Participate in business development efforts for manned and unmanned pressure vessel projects such as technical presentations, client visits, concept development and/or personnel searches.
Requires a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering or related engineering degree field with related experience.
P.E. preferred.
15+ years: Expertise in project management and data driven solutions for marine/subsurface structural engineering. Familiarity with quality requirements of P-9290 and/or fabrication requirements of Tech Pub 1688 and/or technical requirements of ASME BPVC / PVHO.
10+ years: Project leadership, overall and/or task management, and experience including scope definition and proposal development.
Experience with project data collection & metric tracking, root cause investigation, risk analysis and mitigation strategies.
Proficiency in fabrication and inspection methods for high-strength steels, advanced metallic alloys, and non-metallics for marine environments.
A valid/clear driver's license is required.
About Southwest Research Institute (SwRI)
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is a non-profit research and development organization headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. The institute was founded in 1947 and has since grown to employ over 3,000 people across multiple locations in the United States. SwRI provides research and development services to a variety of industries, including automotive, aerospace, and energy. The institute's research areas include automation and data systems, chemistry and chemical engineering, and space science and engineering. SwRI has a long history of working with government agencies, including NASA and the Department of Defense, as well as private companies.
