OverviewCalspan’s Tire Performance Testing team provides tire research and testing services. The unique capabilities of the laboratory are used to help innovators measure and understand tire performance and characteristics for all types of tires, including those used on automobiles, motorcycles, trucks, and aircraft; off-road; by the military; and in motorsports.
We are looking for a Testing Operations Supervisor to join our team!
This is a 3rd shift position.
Responsibilities
- Manage in alignment with our Company Values. Lead with the intent to create a respectful and healthy work culture that embraces inclusion. Create awareness in others of their abilities; involve others and share authority in planning and decision-making; challenge the Team and provide support by allowing them to take appropriate risks. Create an environment in which others feel ownership for results and feel comfortable taking action to achieve desired results. Provide timely, constructive feedback regarding performance with a commitment to motivate, train, and develop. Manage administrative responsibilities and assume full responsibility for accomplishments of department functions.
- Manage and support execution of tire testing operations in an accurate and efficient manner. Work closely with Test Engineering and Operations Teams to carry out detailed, logical, and practical test objectives, and communicate them to the 3rd shift test crew. Monitor test program progress and provide feedback to both the test crew and customer. Apply knowledge of engineering methodology to accurately complete and assign tasks within budget and schedule. Assist in maintaining schedules, assessing risk, monitoring and improving data quality, and communication across all shifts.
- Provide technical guidance to personnel involved in test execution, troubleshooting, pretest, and data processing activities. Verify and validate tire test data. Compile data and generate all test reports accurately and on time. Support testing staff to ensure consistent and accurate data processing results.
- Manage personnel responsible for all 3rd shift tire testing operations and direct testing activities amongst technicians, mechanics, and engineering.
- Work closely with technicians and mechanics to set-up equipment, test articles, and facilities to prepare for and execute tests.
Qualifications
Preferred Education & Experience:
- Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline;
- 5+ years in testing, automotive design, or manufacturing environment
- Previous experience in management position or;
- A combination of education and experience equivalent to above
Preferred Knowledge / Ability:
- Familiarity with experimental test methods
- Understanding of complex systems including data acquisition, signal conditioning, and instrumentation
- Ability to read, interpret, and manage engineering plans and specifications
- Understanding of project management concepts (metrics, tracking, etc.)
- Ability to clearly communicate objectives to staff and customers
- Familiarity with software development and data science topics
- Understanding of pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems
- Python, Matlab, and 3D CAD design software experience
Salary Range (min)USD $75,000.00/Yr.
Salary Range (max)USD $95,000.00/Yr.
