Engineering And Planning Manager

We are seeking an experienced Engineering and Planning Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will communicate effectively with project teams to prioritize development, oversee engineering plans, and manage material identification and requisition. You will also be responsible for creating and reviewing Technical Work Instructions (TWI) for shipboard and shop manufacturing. Your role will include providing engineering services to support continuous improvements, training, and facility initiatives. The position requires conducting regional on-site reviews of shops, laydown and equipment sites, and ships, performing work reviews with customers, maintaining accurate work status, and performing other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and assist with the development of Technical Work Instructions for shop and shipboard production use.
• Maintain the status of each TWI throughout development and ensure they capture all technical requirements.
• Review work specifications and related drawings to verify technical requirements are incorporated for trades use.
• Ensure TWIs developed incorporate engineering instructions for reducing safety risks.
• Ensure drawings developed to support manufacturing, prefabrication, testing, and shipboard work are technically accurate.
• Conduct regional on-site shop and shipboard reviews.
• Oversee and assist with the identification and development of job material lists, and determine material sizes and quantities required.
• Resolve technical specification conflicts or provide technically approved substitutes.
• Ensure material identified for project/production use is technically accurate before procurement.
• Work with production teams to develop repair/replacement plans and maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Prioritize TWI development to suit project team's needs and provide technical requirements.
• Assist in interpreting standards, specifications, and manuals to ensure work meets quality standards and is done safely.
• Prioritize and assign work to engineering personnel, set clear expectations, and establish performance goals.
• Conduct quarterly performance reviews with engineering personnel and communicate personnel issues to the direct supervisor.
• Ensure engineering personnel time is certified each pay period and address performance accountability.

• High proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Programs.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Thorough, well-organized, systematic, and meticulous recordkeeping.
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of people, especially other company personnel.
• Knowledge of NAVSEA Standard Items and familiarity with Government publications and standards.
• Working knowledge of Naval Ship repair and installation practices, specifically welding and fitting.
• Technical writing skills.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• 4 years of experience in a leadership role.
• Strong delegation and leadership skills.

This position requires working onsite from Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Newport News, VA.

The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $115000.00/yr.

Health, dental, vision, pto (have benefits flyer)

This is a fully onsite position in Newport News,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 20, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $110,000 - $115,000