Join Our Team as an Engineering Test Supervisor at Epiroc!The Engineering Test Supervisor leads the Engineering Test function supporting our Garland R&D teams. You will plan, schedule, and execute test programs and new product development prototype drill rig builds that deliver accurate, repeatable, and timely data to Engineering.
Work Type: OnsiteShift Timings: Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM-3:30 PMResponsibilities:- Develop test plans, procedures, and setups that produce meaningful data for evaluating drill rig and system performance, and document standard procedures for repeatable, efficient testing
- Work directly with R&D engineering to develop custom test plans and procedures that verify and validate new designs, and to investigate and resolve customer field issues
- Identify test requirements early in the project life cycle, set test timelines, and complete testing by committed dates
- Prioritize and assign test requests, coordinate with Production to schedule test rigs, and adjust test sequencing when build and delivery schedules change so customer delivery dates are protected
- Interface with new product development teams on prototype builds, testing, and field support according to the project plan
- Lead safety for the test function, including hazard identification, risk assessment, PPE compliance, and creating and maintaining safety SOPs for test operations
- Own test equipment calibration, maintenance, and upkeep, manage the test budget and shop supply purchasing, and provide budgetary input on future facility and tooling needs
- Supervise, hire, train, and develop test technicians, including daily work assignment, weekly timesheet approval, annual performance and development discussions, and employee recognition
- Maintain Integrated Management System (IMS) documentation for Engineering Test and support internal and external audits
- Communicate test plans, schedules, and results clearly to Engineering, Production, and project teams, and report risks to committed dates early
Knowledge/Education:- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and hands on experience
- Minimum of five years of experience working on or with heavy equipment, which may come from R&D, engineering test, manufacturing engineering, production, service, or a similar environment
- Working knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems on mobile heavy equipment, ideally surface drilling, mining, or construction equipment
- Ability to develop test plans and procedures, and to analyze, interpret, and report technical data
- Familiarity with instrumentation and data acquisition, including sensor selection, strain gaging, pressure transducers, flow meters, load cells, accelerometers, etc. and calibration practices
- Strong planning and scheduling skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities in a changing environment
- Demonstrated potential to lead, including coordinating the work of others, mentoring, and holding a team to schedule and quality expectations
- Comfortable managing a budget, including equipment procurement and supply purchasing
- Willingness to support field testing at customer sites nationally and internationally
- Experience with PLM, ERP systems and engineering change processes
- Comfortable working with global engineering teams across time zones
- Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Office and data analysis tools
- Ability to work safely in shop, test yard, and customer field environments
Skills and Abilities:- Puts safety first and leads by example, holding the team accountable without being asked
- Takes ownership and follows through on commitments, especially on dates that other teams depend on
- Stays calm and adapts quickly when schedules shift, and finds a path forward rather than waiting for direction
- Communicates clearly and proactively, raising issues and risks early instead of late
- Collaborates well across Engineering, Production, project teams, and global sites
- Develops people, gives direct and constructive feedback, and recognizes good work
- Approaches problems with structure and curiosity, and digs for root cause rather than settling for a symptom
- Detail oriented in data, documentation, and procedures, with high standards for accuracy
- Hands on and willing to be in the shop and the field, not just behind a desk
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job.
