Test Supervisor - NPES - 3rd shift

General Dynamics Electric Boat; New London (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in New London, CT seeks a Test Supervisor to lead a team of Electronics Technicians in testing submarine Combat and Weapons Systems cabling and components across construction and availabilities. You will drive safety, quality, cost, schedule and continuous improvement while interfacing with multiple departments to ensure project success.

The role emphasizes supervision, mentoring, and technical guidance, with accountability for training,attendance and performance,

Qualifications

• Ability to build a cohesive team and drive high performance.
• Analytical mindset to interpret performance data and drive improvements.
• Strong communication across all levels of workforce and management.

Responsibilities

• Lead Electronics Test employees in testing Combat and Weapons Systems cabling and components on submarines.
• Coordinate department Manning among project Chief Test Engineers.
• Serve as primary contact for testing needs between Chief Test Engineer and Technicians.
• Interface with engineering, quality, and Navy personnel to support tasks.
• Drive safety, quality, cost, schedule and process improvement goals.
• Assign work, provide technical instruction, mentoring, and performance reviews.
• Supervise attendance, training, discipline and administrative actions.
• Verify procedures and certifications are performed correctly.
• Interface with union leadership to resolve issues.
• Maintain electronic test equipment, calibration schedules, and maintenance.

Skills

Team leadership

Performance data analysis

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Work onboard submarines

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

The D278 Test Supervisor must provide supervision, technical assistance and overall direction to a team of hourly Electronics Technicians. Core to this position is the successful performance of the team’s Safety, Quality, Cost, Schedule and Continuous Improvement. Effective communication, leadership, creating a positive team environment with employees and peers are key elements to success for the selected candidate. This position requires the selected individual to interface with other departments to achieve success across all projects and is an excellent opportunity to advance into a career-building leadership position and gain invaluable experience in support of career development.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead the activities of assigned Electronics Test employees through the performance of testing Combat and Weapons Systems cabling and components during all phases of new construction and delivered ship availabilities onboard submarines.
• Coordinate Department 278 manning needs among project Chief Test Engineers
• Serve as primary point of contact for new construction project testing needs between the Chief Test Engineer and Electronics Technicians
• Interface with Chief Test Engineers, Test Engineers, Engineering, Ships' Management, Quality, Trade Departments and Ship Force Navy personnel in support of assigned tasking
• Lead the team to achievement of company goals for Safety, Quality, Cost, Schedule and Process Improvement
• Assign work; provide technical expertise, instruction, mentoring, motivation and performance assessment of assigned employees
• Supervise all aspects of employees’ attendance, training, qualifications, discipline and administrative actions required to maintain the department
• Verify work performed by employees is being conducted in accordance with policies and procedures
• Perform verification that certification test procedures are being performed correctly
• Interface with union representation and leadership to resolve personnel or union issues
• Maintain electronic test equipment; calibration schedules, purchasing and maintenance

Qualifications

Required

• High School diploma / GED
• Minimum of 4 years of either electrical / electronic trades or shipyard test experience

Preferred

• 5 years electrical experience
• Previous supervisory experience

Skills

• Ability to build a strong, cohesive team and drive them toward a high level of performance
• Ability to analyze performance data, formulate process improvement ideas and continuously improve performance
• Ability to communicate with all levels of workforce and management
• Good interpersonal, presentation, written and verbal skills
• Able to work in all internal or external environments onboard submarines under construction or repair

Physical Qualifications

Color Vision, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes

Cold, Dry, Dusty, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet