Job ID: 114326 Job SummaryThe Engineering Support Supervisor is responsible for the operational oversight, maintenance, and strategic expansion of our 40+ high-power test cells and motor generator assets. You will ensure 98%+ asset availability, maintaining strict building code and EHS compliance, and aligning facility capabilities with our long-term product development roadmaps. This role requires a blend of hands-on technical troubleshooting, strategic resource allocation, and expert subcontractor management in addition to managing a team of direct reports.
What You Will DoPeople Leadership
- The Supervisor is responsible for leading and developing a team of Engineering Technicians including hiring and training, employee engagement, performance management, and more.
Operations & Maintenance
- Asset Lifecycle Management: Oversee daily, monthly, and annual preventative and corrective maintenance for 40 test cells and complex motor generators.
- Infrastructure Reliability: Conduct FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) on critical infrastructure to identify risks and implement improvements, targeting 98% uptime during burn-in phases.
- Environmental Control: Monitor and optimize cooling system performance daily to support high-intensity testing schedules.
- Inventory Control: Manage high-stakes spare parts inventory, including motor generators (MG), load banks, and industrial fuses.
Engineering & Upgrades
- Management of Change (MOC): Lead MOC processes in partnership with EHS and Facilities to ensure all cell upgrades meet strict building codes and safety standards.
- Facility Design: Collaborate with architects and Facility Managers to design and execute facility upgrades and new capability installations.
- Project Supervision: Manage on-site contractors daily to ensure repair and installation projects are completed safely and on schedule.
Strategic Planning & Collaboration
- Budget Management: Oversee budgets, cost performance, and project schedules to ensure on-time delivery while maintaining alignment with business objectives.
- Roadmap Alignment: Partner with Technical Directors to ensure facility capability roadmaps are synchronized with the 5-year product development cycle.
- Resource Allocation: Coordinate with Operations twice daily to prioritize test cell resources and align facility assets with program deadlines.
- Access & Security: Oversee laboratory access control and daily safety compliance audits to maintain a secure, high-performance environment.
Education & Education Requirements- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- 8+ years in test facility supervisor, lab operations, or industrial maintenance leadership.
- Deep knowledge of motor generators, load banks, cooling systems, and high-voltage electrical infrastructure.
- Proven experience with EHS standards, Management of Change (MOC) protocols, and local building codes.
- Strong background in supervising contractors and working with architectural design teams.
- Proficiency in conducting FMEA and using data to drive asset availability and efficiency.
U.S. Citizenship required. This position may require an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.
Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.
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