TMMG, LLC · 3 weeks ago
Senior Marine Lead Engineer
Chesapeake,VA,US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expTMMG, Inc. is seeking a senior-level Engineering Design Team (EDT) Lead Design Engineer to oversee the operations of the EDT and ensure high-quality engineering execution across various projects. The role involves managing engineering teams, leading project execution, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while delivering technical solutions for military and commercial maritime operations.
Asset ManagementIndustrial EngineeringProject Management
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead daily execution across EDT workstreams by assigning priorities, balancing workload, removing blockers, and maintaining predictable delivery of engineering products
Supervise and coordinate multi-discipline engineering resources including Naval Architecture, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, Automation, Electronics/Communications, Marine Designers, and related technical staff
Establish and maintain a disciplined cadence for project reviews, technical reviews, schedule/hours tracking, quality checks, and customer communications
Mentor engineers and designers to strengthen engineering judgment, documentation discipline, and customer delivery performance
Manage multiple engineering design teams and multiple projects simultaneously; maintain execution discipline across schedule, cost, and technical scope
Manage labor hours, budgets, and cost performance for multiple projects; forecast ETC, identify variance drivers early, and recommend corrective actions
Develop and enforce internal deliverable standards to achieve high first-time acceptance and reduce rework
Lead and oversee development of engineering work packages including drawings, calculations, analysis, technical reports, and installation-ready design products
Perform and oversee ship checks supporting ShipAlt/TRANSALT packages, modernization, obsolescence replacements, troubleshooting, and integration of new technologies (structural, mechanical, electrical, electronics)
Ensure design products reflect field conditions through redlines, ship check packages, and final AutoCAD updates under configuration control
Assure designs are in accordance with NAVSEA, IEEE, ABS, and USCG rules, specifications, and regulations; ensure compliance is built into designs early, not inspected in late
Review and approve design work packages for completeness, accuracy, constructability, and conformance to TMMG design standards and ISO processes
Provide technical leadership for design reviews and customer engagements, ensuring engineering rationale is clear, defensible, and well documented
Provide technical oversight for shipboard systems diagnostics and solutions, shipboard operations troubleshooting, and shipyard installation/commissioning support activities
Coordinate with shipyard teams, ship’s force, vendors, and customer stakeholders to resolve technical issues and maintain schedule progress
Ensure engineering recommendations translate into executable shipboard/shipyard actions and verified outcomes
Perform shipboard material readiness assessments and develop corrective action reports based on shipboard assessments and field findings
Convert assessment results into engineered solutions, work items, and documentation updates that improve readiness and reduce recurrence
Execute all work within the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System; ensure consistent adherence to procedures, reviews, and records retention
Drive continuous improvement by tracking rework drivers, improving review checklists, and implementing repeatable best practices across EDT
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Travel: 10%
Company background investigation, U.S. Citizenship, ability to obtain and maintain required security clearances, and CAC eligibility are required for this position
Minimum of 10 years of engineering management experience with demonstrated success leading engineering teams in commercial ship operations/design, shipboard maintenance environments, and commercial ship repair/modernization
Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Structural, Marine, or Systems Engineering (or closely related engineering discipline)
Lead daily execution across EDT workstreams by assigning priorities, balancing workload, removing blockers, and maintaining predictable delivery of engineering products
Supervise and coordinate multi-discipline engineering resources including Naval Architecture, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, Automation, Electronics/Communications, Marine Designers, and related technical staff
Establish and maintain a disciplined cadence for project reviews, technical reviews, schedule/hours tracking, quality checks, and customer communications
Mentor engineers and designers to strengthen engineering judgment, documentation discipline, and customer delivery performance
Manage multiple engineering design teams and multiple projects simultaneously; maintain execution discipline across schedule, cost, and technical scope
Manage labor hours, budgets, and cost performance for multiple projects; forecast ETC, identify variance drivers early, and recommend corrective actions
Develop and enforce internal deliverable standards to achieve high first-time acceptance and reduce rework
Lead and oversee development of engineering work packages including drawings, calculations, analysis, technical reports, and installation-ready design products
Perform and oversee ship checks supporting ShipAlt/TRANSALT packages, modernization, obsolescence replacements, troubleshooting, and integration of new technologies (structural, mechanical, electrical, electronics)
Ensure design products reflect field conditions through redlines, ship check packages, and final AutoCAD updates under configuration control
Assure designs are in accordance with NAVSEA, IEEE, ABS, and USCG rules, specifications, and regulations; ensure compliance is built into designs early, not inspected in late
Review and approve design work packages for completeness, accuracy, constructability, and conformance to TMMG design standards and ISO processes
Provide technical leadership for design reviews and customer engagements, ensuring engineering rationale is clear, defensible, and well documented
Provide technical oversight for shipboard systems diagnostics and solutions, shipboard operations troubleshooting, and shipyard installation/commissioning support activities
Coordinate with shipyard teams, ship's force, vendors, and customer stakeholders to resolve technical issues and maintain schedule progress
Ensure engineering recommendations translate into executable shipboard/shipyard actions and verified outcomes
Perform shipboard material readiness assessments and develop corrective action reports based on shipboard assessments and field findings
Convert assessment results into engineered solutions, work items, and documentation updates that improve readiness and reduce recurrence
Execute all work within the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System; ensure consistent adherence to procedures, reviews, and records retention
Drive continuous improvement by tracking rework drivers, improving review checklists, and implementing repeatable best practices across EDT
Preferred
First Assistant Engineer of Steam/Motor/Gas Turbine, Unlimited Horsepower, or higher USCG license
Prior experience leading multi-discipline engineering teams supporting MSC/Navy/USCG or major commercial operators
Familiarity with failure analysis approaches such as FMECA, LORA, and RCFA (as applicable to program needs)
Company
TMMG, LLC
TMMG is a systems engineering and logistics company, serving the public and private sectors.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Artinia Group
2025-12-15Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Dowling
Chief Executive Officer; Owner
Richard Cunningham
COO
Recent News
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2025-12-18
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