Posted 22 days ago
Technical Manager, Functional Engineering
@ Davie
Lévis, Quebec
Overview
Davie, Canada's largest shipyard, is hiring a Technical Manager, Functional Engineering to oversee project-specific engineering deliverables on shipbuilding projects from design through delivery. The role supervises engineers and naval architects, reviews technical deliverables, and ensures compliance with classification society and maritime rules. The posting states a full-time schedule and requires fluent English alongside French.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise shipbuilding projects from design to delivery
- Review and approve technical deliverables before transmittal
- Ensure compliance with classification society and maritime regulations
- Supervise engineers, naval architects and technical teams
- Report on project status, risks and engineering changes
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical or naval engineering
- Ten years of marine engineering or ship design experience
- Five years of leadership experience
- Experience with classification society and flag state rules
- Shipyard experience considered an asset
- Fluent French and English, written and spoken
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-15
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Manager |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 10+ years |
| Management experience | 5+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office, Plant or factory |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English, French |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Naval Architecture |
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Davie
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 91 |
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.
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!
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