Dynamics Supervisor

Position Summary

Supervise Dynamics Technicians at a specific site to ensure that the technical, administrative, schedule and budget goals for the department are achieved. Use Engineering principles to design and oversee Dynamics tests and capture data. Dynamics: The branch of mechanics that deals with motion of systems under action of forces usually from outside the system.

Core Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the department to ensure Technicians are working toward set goals and remaining productive. Determines whether the quality of the work is acceptable
• Provide technical and administrative guidance, and assign daily work tasks and schedules
• Determine the skills the team members need to acquire. Give weighted input to the Department Manager in formal performance reviews and disciplinary action
• Interact with customers and Program Managers for technical support. May also review test results
• Troubleshoot escalated testing issues
• Perform Testing and/or measures tasks
• Other - Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Core Requirements

• Provides direct supervision to department Technicians; Acts as an advisor, may become actively involved, as required to meet schedules and resolve problems
• Able to complete technical and mechanical procedures; monitors daily operations of a unit or sub-unit. Requires full knowledge of own area of functional responsibility. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve results may cause delays in schedules
• Frequently interacts with other supervisors, and requires ability to gain cooperation of others, regarding project technical info or schedules
• Strong interpretation and analysis of test results
• Comprehensive understanding of Engineering principles, data interpretation, Dynamics testing & troubleshooting; Strong knowledge of Dynamics and Mechanical principles, and of all potential aspects of safety
• Strong supervisory skills; strong mathematical skills; mastery of all standard and complex Dynamics equipment; Proficient MS Office skills
  
  

Minimum Education And Experience

• Technical Certification, AA in Engineering; BS in Engineering preferred
• 5-8 Years in a related field WORKING CONDITIONS: Test lab with exposure to sudden, loud noises
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Eeo Policy Statement

It is the policy of NTS to offer Equal Employment Opportunity to all individuals without regards to race, creed, ancestry, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, physical disabilities, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V