Test Specialist Supervisor (Starship)

5 дн. назад

USALeadOnsite

Lead and manage a team of test specialists executing production checkouts on Starship and Super Heavy vehicles.

Обязанности

Supervise production checkout activity across shop floor stations and cells, including daily schedules, vehicle configuration, and workflow
Lead and manage a staff of ~8 test specialists including all performance management related tasks
Review test plans, procedures, and as-runs and make change recommendations when needed
Assess and vet appropriate skillsets as needed across avionics and propulsion checkouts, leak checks, data review, and test procedure authoring
Identify training needs and develop training programs
Provide required data and reporting to support departmental metrics and improvement objectives, including checkout durations and safety standard incorporation
Monitor labor hours and overtime, and implement improvement plans and time management with staff
Accomplish checkout results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising job results
Effectively organize, assign and track work/deliverables for the team, ensuring seamless progression through multi-shift and multi-station vehicle schedules
Initiate and foster a spirit of cooperation within and between departments
Ensure checkouts safety, quality, data integrity, and conformance to specifications and flight worthiness requirements
Maintain GSE, test equipment, gage, and consumable supply inventory
Improve area safety and efficiency through regular auditing and continuous improvement of frequent procedures, including clears, LOTO, and press/vent operations
Continuously improve process and manpower efficiency, utilization and productivity

Требования

Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of experience in production test, vehicle checkout, or final assembly: aviation, aerospace, mechanical or electrical systems
2+ years of experience in leading a team or a project
Must be available to work extended hours and weekends, which varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility required
Must be available to work 1st shift (6:00am - 6:00pm) or 2nd shift (6:00pm - 6:00am)
Flight hardware is typically built in tight quarters and physical dexterity is required
Work performed in an environment with exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
Occasionally exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments (heat, cold, rain)
Must be able to travel for short and extended trips as needed
Stand: Up to 10 hours per day
Sit: Up to 10 hours per day
Push/Pull: Up to 75lbs. (unassisted) 30 minutes to 1 hour per day
Overhead reach: Up to 6 hours per day
Walk: Up to 1 hour per day
Lift/Carry: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) 30 minutes to 1 hour per day
Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 6 hours per day
Kneel/Crouch: Up to 6 hours per day
Upper body twist: Up to 6 hours per day
Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees 6 hours or greater per day
Candidate must be capable of safely working at heights (up to 500ft), in confined spaces, using an air purifying respirator, operating heavy equipment and machinery, and performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description. Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .  
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Будет плюсом

Experience applying lean manufacturing principles and efficiency methods
8+ years of experience in production test, vehicle checkouts, or final assembly in a fast paced manufacturing environment
Experience bringing teams and processes from development to production highly desirable
Familiarity with design for testability, kaizen, lean manufacturing, six sigma, and failure mode effects analysis
Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with Engineering, Production, and GSE
Able to adapt to constant changing work assignments and fast paced work environment
Excellent concentration and attention to detail with outstanding work efficiency and accuracy

Другое

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The Test Specialist Supervisor is responsible for leading a team of test specialists executing production checkouts on Starship and Super Heavy vehicles. The Test Specialist Supervisor is the most influential person on-site to drive checkout progress on an hour-by-hour and day-by-day basis across integration stations and cells. The Supervisor of the team will take technical direction from production operations and integration engineering and turn it into reality by building, retaining, and managing their team effectively; distributing labor resources across checkout campaigns and vehicle serial numbers, and setting headcount requirements where necessary. The Supervisor is also a key enabler to a productive, fun, and hard-working culture. For this role specifically, it is highly important t