Engineering Branch Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Engineering Branch Manager Job Description

The Engineering Branch Manager leads the engineering operations for a branch supporting a Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) program yard, overseeing design activities, guiding engineering teams, and providing strategic leadership for contingent hires and ongoing projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the engineering branch supporting the LCS program yard, ensuring alignment with project goals and operational requirements.
• Oversee ship-related engineering and design activities, ensuring technical accuracy, safety, and compliance with relevant standards.
• Provide clear leadership and direction to engineering staff, fostering collaboration, accountability, and high performance.
• Plan and coordinate contingent hires to support project demands, ensuring appropriate skills and capacity are available when needed.
• Monitor branch performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement effective solutions to optimize engineering processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams within the yard to ensure seamless integration of engineering work with overall program activities.
• Support the development and implementation of engineering best practices and continuous improvement initiatives within the branch.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in ship-related engineering, with a strong understanding of ship systems and design considerations.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to manage and guide engineering teams in a dynamic environment.
• Hands-on experience in engineering design, including the ability to review and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Ability to manage contingent hires and adapt staffing levels to meet evolving project needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across teams and disciplines.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience working in a shipyard or marine engineering environment.
• Background in managing engineering operations for complex defense or maritime programs.
• Experience implementing engineering best practices and process improvements.
• Ability to balance strategic leadership with day-to-day operational oversight.

Work Environment

This role operates within a ship-focused engineering environment, closely connected to an LCS program yard. The Engineering Branch Manager works with engineering teams, project staff, and yard personnel in a setting that combines office-based coordination with direct engagement in ship-related activities. The environment is dynamic and project-driven, requiring adaptability to changing priorities and close collaboration across disciplines.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Virginia Beach, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $135000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Health, Dental, PTO, Vision

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Virginia Beach,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 14, 2026.

About Actalent

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