Engineering Group Manager - Engine Test Facility Plant

Astrion•Arnold AFB, TN

9d•$132,000 - $195,000•Onsite

About The Position

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity to contribute to the mission of our Engine Test Facility Plant Group in the role of Group Manager supporting the Test Operations and Sustainment contract at Arnold Engineering Development Complex at Arnold AFB, TN. The Group Manager will be working as a member of an integrated team responsible for maintaining and sustaining the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts. Open to internal candidates only

Requirements

BS Degree in Engineering or other technical discipline plus a minimum of 10 years’ progressive and relevant experience in plant/testing environments at AEDC
Must be able to maintain a Department of Defense Secret level security clearance and access to the AEDC local area network
Due to Air Force Security requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required for employment at AEDC

Nice To Haves

BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering plus a minimum of 10 years’ engineering experience. Additional relevant education can be substituted for a portion of the experience
Prior experience/familiarity in ground test operations and maintenance processes or complex, dynamic industrial operations
Ability to work under schedule pressure and manage the team’s workload.
Ability and desire to mentor, develop, and lead diverse talent across disciplines and experience levels while encouraging innovation and new ideas
Ability to develop and maintain trusted relationships with reports, client, and management
Knowledge and demonstrated practice of related safety and security measures and setting a good example for others
Ability to perform in a dynamic work environment and adjust accordingly to meet mission needs
Advanced certifications (PE, PMP, CMRP, etc.)
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

Responsible for managing the test and sustainment mission requirements of the Test Operations and Sustainment (TOS) contract
Coordinates and supervises the DBA maintenance and investment activities for the assigned plant grouping.
Responsible for interpreting, organizing, coordinating and executing these activities from a technical, as well as a resource staffing point of view.
Develops/Reviews estimates, project plans, and schedules for the TOS responsibilities
Ensures coordination, engagement, and leads team participation with the Capital Improvements Team and capital and other projects supporting capability and capacity improvements, development and integration.
Review and approve asset documentation; risk assessment and hazard analyses, work instructions, and other technical documentation as required.
Forecasts engineering, skilled craft and support staff requirements and provides inputs to branch management and directorate.
Develops technically agile talent by assigning tasks to the engineering staff and engaging in ongoing evaluation of performance.
Works closely with the Capital Improvements project team to ensure successful execution.
Performs technical and managerial review of asset documentation including Operations and Maintenance (O&M) hazard analyses and work instructions for facility assets.
Supports the use of common work processes and procedures to ensure Operations and Maintenance/ Sustainment and Asset Health Assurance (AHA) efforts are consistent with other areas across the TOS contract.
Supports long-term planning goals for facility sustainment and modernization.
Conducts assessments of performance, including annual performance reviews, in accordance with approved BNH procedures and holds career development discussions.
Provides direction to supervisors and craft superintendents for tasks required to support area mission.
Champions the creation of a work environment which fosters openness, trust, communications, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction.
Exemplifies the company core value and covenant of safety in all aspects of job including wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in accordance with company policy.
It is a condition of employment to wear company issued PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy.
Performs other related duties as required.