Environmental Test Supervisor II

Draper Labs; Cambridge; On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Environmental Test Supervisor to oversee its Environmental Test Facility. This role involves leading a team of technicians, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in environmental testing and a commitment to mentoring staff. Join a collaborative environment that values innovation and work-life balance, where your contributions will directly impact critical national challenges.

Benefits

Workplace Flexibility

Employee Clubs

Health and Finance Workshops

Off-site Social Events

Discounts to Local Museums

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a functional area environment required.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct staff in the Environmental Test Facility.
• Supervise equipment operation and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Team Development

Detail Oriented

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Proficiency with MS Office

Education

High School Diploma

College Degree in Relevant Field

Tools

Confluence

Job description

Overview:

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

Job Description Summary:

The Environmental Test Supervisor has the responsibility for oversight of Draper's Environmental Test Facility. The Supervisor should have a strong understanding of environmental test planning, preparation, execution and surveillance for a variety of environmental test cells.

The Supervisor is responsible for building a team of technicians and performing oversight and professional development to them. The Supervisor is required to have a mindset of continuous process improvement and supporting staff training to meet the requirements of the Environmental Test Facility.

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities

• Leads and directs the work of staff an assigned functional area, including scheduling daily work assignments.

• Supervises the operation of equipment in the functional area.

• Interface with engineering on potential design and or test issues, including materials and processes, providing constructive feedback and alternative approaches for consideration.

• Manages the review and analysis of documentation, materials, and calculations to ensure compliance with functional area safety and quality standards.

• Monitors and evaluates the performance of employees, ensures all required trainings are completed in a timely manner, and participates in the hiring process as needed.

• Responsible for coordinating of maintenance and repair of functional equipment."

• Supervises personnel decisions related to hiring, performance, or disciplinary actions.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to develop and mentor others.

• Ability to foster teamwork.

• Detail oriented.

• Possess organizational and Time management skills.

• Proficiency with MS Office Applications

• Knowledge of the field's policies, procedures, and practices.

Education

• Minimum requirement of a high school diploma.

• A college degree in relevant field of study is preferred.

Experience

• Requires 5+ years' experience in a functional area environment. Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Additional Job Description:

• Supervising approximately four union technicians that support the Environmental Test Facility operations including scheduling daily work assignments and performing annual evaluations.
• Maintain Environmental Test Confluence Page to include but limited to: Inventory of existing test cells, locations, configurations and capabilities; user manuals; drawings; Table top drawings; Maintenance schedules (calibration, LN2 re-fill, compressed air, etc.)
• Responsible for coordination across programs to maximize efficiency of the Environmental Test Facility for Draper while meeting customer milestones. This will be accomplished by leveraging a centralized reservation system and assigning programs to the correct test cells while planning for maintenance of the test cells.
• Responsible for the overall Environmental Test Facility Surveillance to include but not limited to test cell usage data collection and failure rate analysis
• Responsible for Sparing Plan / Obsolescence Tracking that includes Identification of Critical Parts (e.g., high failure rates); Sparing Quantities (minimum # parts on-hand) - CAPEX; Storage & Inventory Tracking
• Responsible for planning for Preventative Maintenance that is preformed by Draper and External Vendors.
• Support the acquisition/upgrades/repair for all the test cells that are included in the Environmental Test Facility. These tasks include requirements development, facility planning, quotes, work with administration team for procurement (reqs, POs, etc.), installation & acceptance /re-certification
• Lead and manage troubleshooting efforts and issues with the test cells and generate plan of action
• Maintain 5 year facilities plan, including research and approved purchase/installation of all capital equipment.
• Work closely with many external vendors for all material purchases and for coordination of overflow work.

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

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Job Location - City:

Cambridge

Job Location - State:

Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code:

02139-3563

Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now www.draper.com/careers.

Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact [e-mail].