Test Supervisor - NPES - 2nd Shift Columbia

General Dynamics Electric Boat•Groton, CT

About The Position

The D278 Test Supervisor supervises, technically assists, and directs a team of hourly Electronics Technicians. The role is accountable for team performance in Safety, Quality, Cost, Schedule, and Continuous Improvement. It requires effective communication and leadership, creating a positive team environment, and interfacing with other departments to support project success. The position offers an opportunity to develop leadership experience. The supervisor leads electronics testing of Combat and Weapons Systems cabling and components during new construction and delivered ship availabilities onboard submarines. The role coordinates staffing, serves as a primary point of contact for new-construction testing needs, oversees employee performance and administrative matters, verifies work and certification testing, and maintains electronic test equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 4 years of experience in electrical/electronic trades or shipyard testing.
Ability to build a strong, cohesive team and drive high performance.
Ability to analyze performance data, formulate process-improvement ideas, and continuously improve performance.
Ability to communicate with all levels of the workforce and management.
Good interpersonal, presentation, written, and verbal skills.
Ability to work in internal or external environments onboard submarines under construction or repair.

Nice To Haves

Experience with EWP, including CPI, SPI, work order processing, and status.
Experience with submarine Combat and Weapons Systems, Non-Propulsion Electronic Systems, or related experience.
Previous or current qualification as a Combat and Weapons Systems Shift Test Director.

Responsibilities

Lead assigned Electronics Test employees performing tests on Combat and Weapons Systems cabling and components during new construction and delivered ship availabilities onboard submarines.
Coordinate Department 278 staffing needs among project Chief Test Engineers.
Serve as the primary point of contact between the Chief Test Engineer and Electronics Technicians for new-construction project testing needs.
Interface with Chief Test Engineers, Test Engineers, Engineering, Ships' Management, Quality, Trade Departments, and Ship Force Navy personnel in support of assigned work.
Lead the team in meeting company goals for Safety, Quality, Cost, Schedule, and Process Improvement.
Assign work and provide technical expertise, instruction, mentoring, motivation, and performance assessments.
Supervise employee attendance, training, qualifications, discipline, and required administrative actions.
Verify that employees perform work in accordance with policies and procedures.
Verify that certification test procedures are performed correctly.
Work with union representation and leadership to resolve personnel or union issues.
Maintain electronic test equipment, including calibration schedules, purchasing, and maintenance.