Engineering Support Supervisor

Job Summary

The Engineering Support Supervisor is responsible for the operational oversight, maintenance, and strategic expansion of our 40+ high-power test cells and motor generator assets. You will ensure 98%+ asset availability, maintaining strict building code and EHS compliance, and aligning facility capabilities with our long-term product development roadmaps. This role requires a blend of hands-on technical troubleshooting, strategic resource allocation, and expert subcontractor management in addition to managing a team of direct reports.

What You Will Do

People Leadership

• The Supervisor is responsible for leading and developing a team of Engineering Technicians including hiring and training, employee engagement, performance management, and more.

Operations & Maintenance

• Asset Lifecycle Management: Oversee daily, monthly, and annual preventative and corrective maintenance for 40 test cells and complex motor generators.
• Infrastructure Reliability: Conduct FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) on critical infrastructure to identify risks and implement improvements, targeting 98% uptime during burn-in phases.
• Environmental Control: Monitor and optimize cooling system performance daily to support high-intensity testing schedules.
• Inventory Control: Manage high-stakes spare parts inventory, including motor generators (MG), load banks, and industrial fuses.

Engineering & Upgrades

• Management of Change (MOC): Lead MOC processes in partnership with EHS and Facilities to ensure all cell upgrades meet strict building codes and safety standards.
• Facility Design: Collaborate with architects and Facility Managers to design and execute facility upgrades and new capability installations.
• Project Supervision: Manage on-site contractors daily to ensure repair and installation projects are completed safely and on schedule.

Strategic Planning & Collaboration

• Budget Management: Oversee budgets, cost performance, and project schedules to ensure on-time delivery while maintaining alignment with business objectives.
• Roadmap Alignment: Partner with Technical Directors to ensure facility capability roadmaps are synchronized with the 5-year product development cycle.
• Resource Allocation: Coordinate with Operations twice daily to prioritize test cell resources and align facility assets with program deadlines.
• Access & Security: Oversee laboratory access control and daily safety compliance audits to maintain a secure, high-performance environment.

Education & Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years in test facility supervisor, lab operations, or industrial maintenance leadership.
• Deep knowledge of motor generators, load banks, cooling systems, and high-voltage electrical infrastructure.
• Proven experience with EHS standards, Management of Change (MOC) protocols, and local building codes.
• Strong background in supervising contractors and working with architectural design teams.
• Proficiency in conducting FMEA and using data to drive asset availability and efficiency.