Supervisor, Engineering

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works

$75K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required, with preferred credentials including BIW Apprentice or former US Navy 3MC/Storekeeper.
  • Proven experience as a Configuration Data Management Analyst is strongly preferred.
  • Deep understanding of configuration data management and equipment/system layout for Navy surface combatants.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and excellent communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to motivate and manage a highly technical team effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Promote a proactive safety culture and ensure compliance with safety standards.
  • Evaluate, develop, and maintain configuration and logistics data for assigned ships and systems.
  • Make strategic decisions to manage the team's contract scope and supervise all aspects of group operations.
  • Lead the CDM team through digital transformation and support ongoing fleet operations.
  • Develop employee performance evaluations and staffing plans to nurture team skills.
  • Conduct daily productively-focused meetings to address team issues.
  • Champion continuous improvement initiatives, applying BOS principles and A3 analysis.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work within a major defense contractor supporting the U.S. Navy.
  • Chance to lead a highly technical team on significant military projects.
  • Engagement in transformative digital initiatives impacting naval logistics and support.
  • A collaborative environment that values safety and continuous improvement.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The successful candidate will supervise a group consisting of salaried logistics analysts in the Configuration Data Management (CDM) team. The group currently manages over 16 million configuration and logistics records in support of 77 Navy surface combatants with additional ships scheduled for future delivery. The CDM team is divided into groups based on products and contracts. The groups are collectively responsible for Configuration Status Accounting, site validation for new construction ships, Class Functional Configuration Baseline Index, CDM maintenance for in-service ships, and Configuration Overhaul Planning for in-service ships.

This position is part of the Life Cycle Engineering and Support organization and reports to the Manager of Integrated Logistics Support and Op Cycle Management.

Key ResponsibilitiesSafety Leadership:

  • Promotes a culture of proactive safety awareness and accountability across the team.
  • Ensures safe workplace conditions and compliance with company safety standards.
  • Maintains regular communications with staff as it relates to ergonomic and Shipyard safety.

Program Execution:

  • The BIW CDM group is tasked with evaluating, developing, and maintaining configuration and logistics data for assigned ships and/or ship system(s) and planning the modernization activities for ships before the availabilities.
  • The Supervisor will be expected to make strategic decisions to effectively plan and manage all of the team9s contract scope as well as performing all supervisory roles for the group. The resulting products must conform to well-established Navy policy and industry process requirements to ensure the US Navy sailor receives the necessary support to complete their mission.
  • The Navy digital transformation approach requires the successful candidate to continue guiding the CDM analyst team through a major system and process change while providing ongoing fleet support.

Operational Management:

  • Develops employee performance evaluations.
  • Supports development of personnel, staffing plans, and critical skill maintenance.
  • Provides leadership and direction to the team, supporting day-to-day operations, and long-term planning.
  • Holds daily, productive musters, utilizing the BOS to elevate any issues through the tiered muster system.

Continuous Improvement:

  • Champions BOS principles and productivity enhancements across the CAD Dev team.
  • Leverages A3 root cause analysis and associated corrective action plans for identified design issues.
Required/Preferred Education/Training

Required:

  • High School Diploma or GED

Preferred:

  • BIW Apprentice or former US Navy 3MC/Storekeeper
  • Experience working as a Configuration Data Management Analyst strongly preferred
Required/Preferred Experience
  • Must possess a deep understanding of configuration data management and equipment/system layout of surface combatants.
  • Proficient in use of personal computers and associated software required; Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Ability to motivate and inspire a highly technical team of logistic analysts.
  • Ability to forecast, plan, and manage work efforts relative to Planning Yard contract scope.
  • Ability to handle multiple projects and assignments.
  • Ability to work independently to develop and implement solutions to highly technical issues.
  • Positive relationship and reputation with the U.S. Navy customer.
  • Must have the ability to instill a culture of providing error free products in a timely manner.
  • Shipbuilding/shipboard or related experience preferred.
  • Working knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS).
  • Familiarity with Navy Technical documentation and terms a plus.
  • Ability to read, understand, and interpret blueprints/drawings.
  • This position requires you to be able to obtain a government security clearance. You must be a US Citizen for consideration and you must be able to obtain an interim security clearance within the first 45 days of hire. For more information regarding the security clearance process, please visit Investigations & Clearance Process (dcsa.mil)

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