General Dynamics Electric Boat · 3 hours ago
Mechanical Test Supervisor - Virginia Class
EB Groton Shipyard
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expGeneral Dynamics Electric Boat is seeking a Mechanical Test Supervisor to oversee the day-to-day operations in the Shipyard Test Organization. This role involves providing mentorship to Test Directors, ensuring adherence to testing procedures, and supervising test technicians during the testing and certification of Nuclear Powered Submarines.
Manufacturing
No H1B
Security Clearance Required
Responsibilities
Provide daily mentorship to new and experienced Test Directors
Strict adherence to all policies, test procedures, CONOPs initiatives, and Test Manager Directives
Achieve and maintain qualifications: Work Controls, 6010, S&EP, NNSTE
Complete ownership over Steam & Electric Plant and Hull, Mechanical & Electrical Test Forms through daily review of data, partial closeout to Key Event, and final completion for certification
Effective time management skills to include attendance at Start-up meeting, shift to shift turnover, rotation of weekend coverage when required for test execution
Drive employee engagement through valuing team members ideas, contributions and dedication to delivering our product to the US NAVY
Evaluate the performance of personnel and make recommendations for advancement, training or discipline
Plan Operations Worklist (OWL) 24 hours prior to execution
Partner with Assistant Chief Test Eng and Chief Test Engineer for testing to be planned within a 3 week window
Partner with Ships Force, Nuclear Test, and Trade General Foreman for interdepartmental support in testing
Complete daily review of liabilities and resolve items along the critical and controlling path
Review & authorize necessary tagouts to perform testing and RIPOUT work
Ensure test direct training is up to date to meet all testing requirements
Complete all necessary briefings to Train / Brief / Certify your team to execute on the deckplate
Provide direct supervision of test technicians’ activities on the ship
Ensure all Electric Boat policies and procedures are adhered to
Maintain formal detailed logs on all work completed and test interruptions encountered
Review Ripout retest and/or Test Form data before signing work complete
Review teams labor charging for accuracy prior to end of shift
Progress work orders in OWL with ACTE/CTE concurrence
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent
4+ years of relevant mechanical test or Shipyard Test experience
4+ years of previous mechanical/supervisory experience
4+ years Navy experience
Preferred
Post High School Education
Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex projects in a team environment
Naval training and experience
Lockout / Tagout
Leadership skills
Communication skills (written/verbal)
Ability to interact with all levels of management
Team interaction and communication
Candidate should possess demonstrated skills of interpersonal competence facilitating effective relationships between internal / external customers
Ability to work with human resources teams to effectively monitor and manage performance of hourly employees
Company
General Dynamics Electric Boat
General Dynamics Electric Boat is a business unit of General Dynamics with headquarters in Groton, CT.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Beth Rafferty
Vice President and Chief Supply Officer
Ken Jeanos
Chief Information Officer
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