Environmental Test Supervisor

Inuplands; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace flexibility

Employee clubs

Health and finance workshops

Off site social events

Discounts to local museums

Job summary

Draper, a nonprofit research and development organization based in Cambridge, MA, seeks an Environmental Test Supervisor to oversee the Environmental Test Facility and lead a small team of technicians. The role emphasizes planning, execution, and continuous process improvement across test cells.

The Supervisor will coordinate maintenance, calibrations, and audits, while managing cross-program scheduling, data analysis, and capital equipment planning to meet customer milestones.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in lab or facility operations management or supervisory role.
• Experience operating environmental test cells and their supporting software.
• Decisive leadership and problem-solving under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Excel, AutoCAD and SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate Environmental Test Facility operations, including scheduling and evaluations.
• Maintain Environmental Test Confluence Page with test cell inventories, manuals, drawings and maintenance schedules.
• Coordinate across programs to maximize facility efficiency while meeting milestones.
• Oversee data collection, failure rate analysis, and spare parts tracking for planning and budgeting.
• Plan preventive maintenance with Draper staff and external vendors.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts and develop action plans for test cells.
• Maintain a five-year facilities plan and coordinate external vendor work as needed.
• Collaborate with vendors for material purchases and overflow work.
• Ensure calibration and lab readiness through planned audits and trainings.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Environmental test experience

Project planning

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Business or relevant field

Tools

Excel

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

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.

• 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.

Job Description: Duties/Responsibilities

• Help create a procedure to work with Cal Lab to ensure all lab equipment is up to date with calibration.
• Coordinate transfer of equipment between work area and Cal lab.
• Escort Cal lab personnel for on site calibration and ESD bench certification.
• Develop a plan to support and execute maintenance and routine audits of lab space to ensure all necessary property is tagged.
• Support internal audits through the year as necessary and support sponsor audits yearly.
• Help assess the current inventory management system to track raw material, electronics components, chemicals, limited life materials, and other materials and consumables.
• Verify/coordinate required trainings for new staff, implement and maintain an organizational scheme.
• Ensure lab cleanliness and sanitization.
• Coordinate and escort custodial services.
• Support planning for inventory control/needs, facility utilization/scheduling, resource (people) scheduling/conflict resolution/priority rescheduling, general planner/expediter activities.

Skills/Abilities

• Excellent attention to detail and very strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication with facility users and program leadership.
• Ability to work well with a team to develop creative solutions to complex problems in a rapidly evolving work environment.
• Ability to adapt plans to respond to changing customer needs.
• Familiarity with MRP.
• Familiarity with scenario planning.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Business or relevant field of study.

Experience

Requires 5-7 years of experience with lab/facility operations management or relevant role with supervisory experience.

Additional Job Description:

• Experience operating environmental test cells and their supporting software.
• Decisive leadership skills & problem-solving under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Organization skills with strong attention to detail.
• Technical/computer skills (Excel, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, etc.)

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

Job Location - City: Cambridge

Job Location - State: Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code: 02139-3563

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $100,000.00 - $275,000.00. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits.

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
• discounts to local museums and cultural activities

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].

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