Deputy Group Manager - Engine Test Facility Plant

Beyond New Horizons; Tullahoma (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Deputy Group Manager for their Engine Test Facility Plant. This pivotal role involves overseeing operations and maintenance within the propulsion mission area, ensuring the success of the Test Operations and Sustainment contract. The ideal candidate will lead a skilled workforce, manage engineering projects, and foster a culture of safety and innovation. With a focus on collaboration and efficiency, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to the aerospace sector while enjoying competitive salaries and multiple benefits. Join a team dedicated to pushing boundaries and expanding capabilities beyond current horizons.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Continuing education assistance

Multiple healthcare benefits packages

401K with employer matching

Paid time off (PTO)

Federally recognized holiday schedule

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive engineering experience required.
• Ability to maintain a DoD Secret level security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage test and sustainment mission requirements for the TOS contract.
• Coordinate and supervise maintenance activities for the assigned plant grouping.

Skills

Engineering Management

Project Management

Team Leadership

Technical Documentation

Safety Compliance

Education

BS Degree in Engineering

Advanced Certifications (PE, PMP, CMRP)

Tools

Project Management Software

Engineering Software

Job description

Deputy Group Manager - Engine Test Facility Plant

Job Locations

US-TN-Arnold AFB

Requisition Number

2025-20799

Category

Engineering

Category

Engineering

Overview

Job Title: Deputy Group Manager-Engine Test Facility Plant

Location: Arnold AFB, TN

Function/Branch: Engineering / Propulsion

Directorate: Test Operations

Position Type: Regular, Full-Time

Pay Type: Exempt

Grade (provided by HR): L09-L10

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Overview

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 Deputy Group Manager supporting the Test Operations and Sustainment contract at Arnold Engineering Development Complex at Arnold AFB, TN. The Deputy 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 and external candidates only

Job Summary

The successful candidate will function as the Deputy Group Manager for the Operations and Maintenance of the plants in the Engine Test Facility Plant Group as part of the Propulsion Mission Area at Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) working hand in hand with the Plant Group Manager.

Specific duties may include, but are not necessarily limited to the following duties for this area of the TOS contract: managing engineering and skilled craft workforce, meeting contract deliverables, managing and executing external projects funding the propulsion infrastructure efforts to support testing, including through-put improvements, interfacing with DoD leadership, and other duties described below

Job Duties:

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 and functional management.
• 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.

Basic Qualifications:

• BS Degree in Engineering or other technical discipline plus a minimum of 8 years' progressive and relevant engineering experience; OR a minimum of 15 years' progressive and relevant experience in engineering or industrial plant/testing environments
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering plus a minimum of 8 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.
• Experience leading continual improvement culture

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

Beyond New Horizons (BNH) is a fully populated joint venture of Astrion and Fluor Federal Services, Inc. formed to provide unmatched Test Operations and Sustainment services for the Arnold Engineering Development Complex.

We chose our name to serve as an enduring reminder of our commitment to AEDC's rich aerospace research and development legacy anchored in AEDC's Toward New Horizons founding study and the unprecedented opportunities to greatly expand AEDC's capabilities and capacity Beyond those existing today. Leveraging the capabilities of our parent companies, BNH specializes in testing and evaluation for military and space systems combined with proven capability in large-scale Government program management, integration, engineering, and construction services for specialized and technically advanced high-hazard facilities.

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