Department Manager - Mechanical Engineering

SEAONICS will lead our customers efficiently and safely to the next level of intelligent, electrified handling and lifting solutions. In this way, we assist our customers to become the best in the world for sustainable exploration, development and harvesting of the ocean space.

The company is growing, and we are constantly looking for people with a curious nature and self-belief. At SEAONICS, we are highly focused on building a diverse workplace and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. At SEAONICS, you will have the opportunity to join a specialized and inclusive team that collaborates across different fields to develop cutting-edge technology for the global market. Are you the new specialist on our team?

As Department Manager for Mechanical Engineering, you will lead a global team of 25+ mechanical engineers in Norway, Poland and Vietnam. You will be part of the management team in the Engineering Department and manage the activities in your discipline across locations.

Duties and responsibilities

The Deparment Manager for Mechanical Engineering is responsible for all activities and deliverables within the mechanical discipline, covering full accountability for Schedules, Quality and Efficiency results. This role involves coordinating with other disciplines and departments, mentoring team members and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

• Lead and manage Mechanical Engineering department across all locations, including hiring, training, performance evaluation, and career development for all subordinates
• Technical oversight: provide technical guidance and support to team members and ensure adherence to engineering best practices
• Coordinate with other departments, including Project Management, Product Management, Quality Assurance, Operations, Commissioning and Aftermarket to ensure alignment on project goals and deliverables
• Establish, update and approve procedures, processes and best practice, tools, templates, KPIs, QC procedures and improvement initiatives to ensure quality, time and efficiency of activities and deliverables within its responsibility
• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and evolving best practices to ensure that methods, tools, and processes remain modern, competitive, and aligned with organizational goals

Qualifications

• Strong leadership experience of technical team
• Relevant higher education within technical field, or other relevant experience
• Typical 5+ years of experience in engineering
• Strong technical background with hands-on experience in relevant engineering disciplines
• Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations and experience related to the accountability and tasks
• Good knowledge of English, oral and written. Good cultural understanding

SEAONICS works systematically for inclusion and diversity and encourage everyone to apply, even if your competence does not match 100% the above.

This employment may require a background check, or security clearance by the Norwegian National Security Authority.

Personal qualities

• The ability to motivate, lead and facilitate for maximum performance
• Result driven, decisive, innovative
• Able to listen, ask the right questions and align different interests and wishes
• Ability to rise above technical details and see the bigger picture
• Good decision-making abilities
• Trustworthy executor in a hectic, challenging and interesting environment
• Good cooperation and communication skills

We can offer

• Inspiring working environment with challenging tasks in an exciting and international team
• Opportunities for learning and personal development
• Flexible work hours and competitive salary and benefit package
• Company health services
• Good pension and insurance agreements
• Modern office facilities

SEAONICS and VARD recognizes the importance of having fun at work, this is why with VARD Social you will have the chance to bond with colleagues through new experiences and shared interests. The social offer varies throughout the year and includes activities like 'walk and talk' during lunch hours, fjord cruises, cooking lessons, go karting, football practices and wine tasting, just to name a few.

If you’re ready to lead a highly skilled mechanical engineering team and help shape the future of maritime handling systems, we’d love to hear from you.