Engineering Component Refurbishment Assistant Lead

Noetic Strategies, Inc.; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Noetic Strategies, Inc. on Merritt Island is seeking an Engineering Assistant Supervisor for Component Refurbishment. This hands-on, on-site role is ideal for a self-sufficient engineer with a background in precision cleaning of flight and ground support equipment.

The position emphasizes culture and attitude, with a focus on leadership, safety, and collaboration to drive refurbishment and testing tasks across the team.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cleaning and testing of fluid components and systems used in the preparation and launching of missile and space vehicles preferred.
• Strong communicator and collaborator.
• Able to work effectively with mechanics.
• Project-management/integrator mindset with technical background.
• Helps establish priorities and track components through receipt, cleaning, sampling, and subsequent process steps.
• Initial first-shift training with eventual second shift approximately 3:00–11:00 p.m.
• Four year technical college degree preferred or two or more years of college level scientific study or five years of directly related work experience

Responsibilities

• Assist the CR Lead Supervisor to manage and direct the operations of the Component Refurbishment department mechanics and quality technicians.
• Direct, schedule and set priorities for work assignments for component refurbishment mechanics and quality assurance technicians performing chemical cleaning, refurbishment and testing functions per the direction of the CR Lead Supervisor.
• Assist with the compliance of all safety standards, codes and regulations, including handling of hazardous materials/wastes.
• Assist with ensuring all CR Department areas, including clean rooms, pre‑clean area and field clean areas are operational and able to support production operations.
• Oversee / direct special projects / studies in support of CR/CA operations per the direction of the CR Lead Supervisor.
• Assist as a technical contact for customer questions / problems for component cleaning, refurbishment, decontamination and testing support.
• Provide input on capital equipment requirements and new technology for component cleaning, refurbishment and testing operations.
• Performs normal assistant supervisor functions: assist with assigning work to CR Department personnel, scheduling CR Department overtime and evaluate performance.
• Support proper control, distribution, coordination, tracking and statusing of component refurbishment workload necessary to meet requestor and KSC schedules.
• Assist with the operation of a stockroom and troubleshoot part/materials acquisition issues for CR/CA projects.
• Assist with the performance of annual property audit.
• Communicate with Logistics Support personnel regarding Logistics and Component Refurbishment status/issues.
• Assist in procurement of parts required for refurbishment of components and facility equipment.
• Review and update work documents per direction of CR Lead Supervisor.
• Interface with requesters of cleaning/refurbishment services to define requirements and objectives and applicable standards and acceptance criteria.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Work with mechanics

Project management mindset

Technical background

Prioritization and tracking

Safety awareness

Education

4-year technical college degree

2+ years of college-level scientific study or 5 years related work experience

Job description

Noetic Strategies, Inc. on Merritt Island is seeking an Engineering Assistant Supervisor for Component Refurbishment. This hands-on, on-site role is ideal for a self-sufficient engineer with a background in precision cleaning of flight and ground support equipment.

The position emphasizes culture and attitude, with a focus on leadership, safety, and collaboration to drive refurbishment and testing tasks across the team.