Mechanical Engineering Manager jobs in Lake Charles, LA

Mechanical Engineering Manager manages a team of mechanical engineers designing parts, engines, tools, or other mechanical equipment and industrial processes. Designs, scopes, and develops new mechanical engineering initiatives and projects, and manages them through their life cycles. Being a Mechanical Engineering Manager helps establish programs to support training, process improvements, and the creation and maintenance of best practices and protocols. Interfaces with other departments to identify new potential products and projects. Additionally, Mechanical Engineering Manager requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Mechanical Engineering Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Mechanical Engineering Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Project Engineering Manager
  • CDI Engineering Services
  • Sulphur, LA FULL_TIME
  • Overview

    “Together We Make Life Better”. Our quality engineering, sustainable solutions and safety record inspire everything we do. Our diverse and inclusive workforce allows for all employees to feel valued and safe to give their opinions and improve our company.

     

    CDI Engineering Solutions is a multi-disciplinary engineering organization offering a full range of integrated engineering design, project support, procurement and construction management services to the energy and chemicals industries.

    Position Summary

    The Project Engineering Manager’s (PEM) primary responsibilities are for medium and large capital ($100mm ) multi-discipline projects.  The PEM ensures all engineering deliverables are following CDI project processes, procedures and in conformance with the established project objectives.  Additionally the PEM shall be responsible for making sure that project goals, schedules, budges are met.   He/she incorporates components, materials, and tools that result in cost-effective and quality output delivered on time.  The PEM is the liaison between Project Management and the Engineering Leads on the project.

     

    Preferred: PE License; 10 years, EPC experience working in the energy, chemicals, refining industry. Experience as the project lead on multi-discipline projects. Experience working with Owner personnel is a plus

    Responsibilities

    During the proposal phase, to work with the proposal manager and the discipline managers to develop strategic execution strategies and manhour estimates, and to assure that all disciplines use a consistent basis (such as project duration, meeting frequency, etc.) to develop the proposals

    Assure HVEC utilization is a standard component of all discipline project strategies unless expressly forbidden either by the client or law.

    At project award, the person is to work with individual project manager to understand what is required to meet client expectations and the final proposal requirements and then to work with the discipline managers to further develop execution and staffing strategies that satisfy project needs

    During project execution, the PEM, as a minimum, will participate in monthly project reviews. However, during execution, the primary role of the PEM is to work with the Project Managers to understand any cost or schedule issues and aide in the mitigation of these issues. 

    The PEM will also be an integral partner of the PM and the discipline managers in developing responses to significant project changes and to assure all cost and schedule impacts are captured

    The PEM will participate in project critiques and will have annual goals aimed at improving multi-discipline project execution, primarily either in discipline interfaces or coordination and alignment between project planning and discipline strategies

    Provide coaching and constructive feedback to discipline leads

    Demonstrates a continuing consciousness of safety in daily activities and Safety in Design; closely observes the practices of all employees involved in the engineering process, as well as training and guiding employees to ensure that safe practices are followed.

    Mentors discipline leads

    Responsible for working with the discipline managers and project managers to capture and document enhancements to the project work process

    Overall responsibility for adherence to quality processes and audits disciplines as required to assure operational excellence, participation in root cause analysis for major quality issues.

    Promotes consistency in application of work processes throughout the major project and participates in interdepartmental continuous improvement activities.

    Qualifications

    10 years of EP or EPC project experience.  Solid knowledge of the overall project work process as defined by IPA or PMI, plus knowledge of departmental functions.

    PMP certification is a plus.

     

    Leadership:

    Acts Wisely and Decisively

    Self-Confident

    Leads Proactively

    Builds Best Teams

    Coaching and Mentoring

    Motivates Others

    Drives for Results

    Resolves conflicts

     

    Business Acumen:

    Customer Responsiveness

    Leveraging Networks

    Knows the business

    Judgment

    Innovative Thinking

    Looks for new opportunities

    Negotiating

     

    Behaviors:

    Organizational Savvy

    Influencing Others

    Diversity

    Open Communication

    Thinking Strategically

    Teamworking

    Honesty

     

    Work Standards:

    Attention to Detail

    Acting with Integrity

    Analyzing Issues

    Using Technical Expertise

    Identifying problem areas

    Planning and Organizing

    Continuous Improvement

     

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit; climb, balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision depth perception, and ability to focus.  Employee must be able to climb ladders as typically found in petrochemical facilities.

     

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee may periodically be required to travel to client job-sites, usually involving heavy industrial (chemical) production facilities and access all areas of the facility. Therefore, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and the risk of electric shock.   The noise level in workplace can be loud to moderate depending on assignment.  Respirator fit testing may be required.

     

    Education Requirements

    Required: BS in Engineering (or higher) from ABET accredited Institution

    EEO Statement

    CDI Engineering Solutions, LLC (“CDI”) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

     

    In compliance with federal law, all candidates hired will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form after acceptance of a formal CDI offer letter through our onboarding system.

    Fraud Alert

    Please be aware that there have been instances of fraudulent job offers being made in the name of CDI by unauthorized individuals or organizations. We want to make it clear that CDI will never ask for any type of payment information during our interview process. Additionally, please note that all email communications from CDI will only come from our business email addresses, which end in '@cdicorp.com'. If you receive any suspicious job-related emails from any other domain, please do not respond to them and disregard any requests for personal or financial information. If you have any concerns about the legitimacy of a job offer or communication, please contact us through our website.

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Mechanical Engineer V
  • CDI Engineering Services
  • Sulphur, LA FULL_TIME
  • Overview “Together We Make Life Better”. Our quality engineering, sustainable solutions and safety record inspire everything we do. Our diverse and inclusive workforce allows for all employees to feel...
  • 25 Days Ago

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Maintenance Mechanical Engineer II
  • CDI Engineering Services
  • Sulphur, LA OTHER
  • Overview “Together We Make Life Better”. Our quality engineering, sustainable solutions and safety record inspire everything we do. Our diverse and inclusive workforce allows for all employees to feel...
  • 25 Days Ago

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Project Manager
  • Polaris Engineering
  • Sulphur, LA FULL_TIME
  • POSITION: Project Manager LOCATION: Sulphur, La. I SUMMARY OF POSITION: Direct responsibility for management of multiple medium and small capital projects. § Creating the Proposals based on the Scope ...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Project Manager
  • Polaris Engineering
  • Sulphur, LA FULL_TIME
  • POSITION: Project Manager LOCATION: Sulphur, La. I SUMMARY OF POSITION: Direct responsibility for management of multiple medium and small capital projects. § Creating the Proposals based on the Scope ...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Project Manager
  • Keystone Engineering Inc.
  • Sulphur, LA FULL_TIME
  • Keystone Engineering Inc. opened for business in 1988 and for decades, has been a reliable provider of qualified engineering resources and technically innovative solutions. Keystone was founded to be ...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Engineering Project Manager
  • CDI Engineering Solutions
  • Lake Charles, LA
  • Project Engineering Manager – Exempt Professional Engineer IV-V Reports to the Director of Engineering Education: Requir...
  • 3/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Engineer V, Process
  • Lotte Chemical USA Corporation
  • Westlake, LA
  • Job Description Job Description Essential Job Functions § Investigates and troubleshoots manufacturing processes or equi...
  • 3/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Mechanical Engineer - REMOTE
  • Careerbuilder
  • Iowa, LA
  • Stantec Senior Mechanical Engineer - REMOTE Iowa Apply Now Senior Mechanical Engineer - REMOTE - ( 230004KJ ) Descriptio...
  • 3/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Project Manager
  • DataX Connect
  • Senior Project Manager - Data Center Construction (Travelling) Leading General Contractor specializing in mission critic...
  • 3/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Lk Chas SIS Engineer
  • Citgo Petroleum Corporation
  • Westlake, LA
  • Our Favorite CITGO Perks are:: * Paid Vacation Time * Annual Vacation Incentive (40-120 hours of pay) for Eligible Emplo...
  • 3/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Construction Project Manager
  • NAES
  • Sulphur, LA
  • About Greenberry Industrial Greenberry Industrial, headquartered in Vancouver, Washington is a general industrial fabric...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Area Sales Manager
  • Flexicrew Technical Services (FTS)
  • Lake Charles, LA
  • Job Description Job Description The Area Sales Manager serves as a central point of communication between client and its...
  • 3/14/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Truck Care Diesel Technician
  • Loves Travel Stops & Country Store
  • Lake Charles, LA
  • Req ID: 430205 Address: 1118 Lowe Grout Lake Charles, LA, 70647 Welcome to Love’s! Where People are the Heart of Our Suc...
  • 3/14/2024 12:00:00 AM

Lake Charles (French: Lac Charles) is the fifth-largest incorporated city in the U.S. state of Louisiana, located on Lake Charles, Prien Lake, and the Calcasieu River. Founded in 1861 in Calcasieu Parish, it is a major industrial, cultural, and educational center in the southwest region of the state. As of the 2010 census, the population was 71,993. Lake Charles is the principal city of the Lake Charles Metropolitan Statistical Area, having a population of 202,040. It is the larger principal city of the Lake Charles-Jennings Combined Statistical Area, with a population of 225,235. The 2010 pop...
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Income Estimation for Mechanical Engineering Manager jobs
$136,866 to $178,067
Lake Charles, Louisiana area prices
were up 1.2% from a year ago

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