Test Lab Supervisor--Chemical or Mechanical Engineer
Job Title: Engineering Supervisor – Test Department
Location: Ripley, MS
Job Type: Full-time
Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Engineering Supervisor to lead our Test Department and support critical projects within the Engineering Department. This dynamic role blends strategic project management with hands-on leadership. You will oversee lab, design, process, and quality systems projects, ensuring that our engineering initiatives meet rigorous quality and performance standards. The role offers a collaborative team environment while focusing on managing initiatives such as Design Validation Plans (DVPRs), Process Control & Improvement Plans (PCIPs), and risk analyses (DEFMEA/PFMEA).
Key Responsibilities:
People & Team Leadership:
Team Management: Provide daily leadership and direction to Associate Test Technicians, fostering a high-performing and motivated team.
Collaboration: Act as the key liaison between the Test & Sustaining Quality Manager, Test Engineers, Associate Test Engineers, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure smooth operations.
Project & Process Management:
Project Oversight: Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely and successful execution of high-priority experiments, lab builds, and other test-related initiatives.
Plan Management: Track and support the execution of Design Validation Plans (DVPRs) and Process Control & Improvement Plans (PCIPs), ensuring that projects align with company objectives.
Risk Analysis: Participate in Design and Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DEFMEA/PFMEA) to identify and mitigate potential risks.
Test Department Operations:
System Management: Oversee the test request and reporting systems, ensuring accurate and timely data flow within the Engineering Department.
SOP Development: Develop, update, and continuously improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and calibration schedules for lab equipment.
Data Management: Perform data collection and analysis using both script-based and manual methods, delivering concise reports with tools such as Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field (Chemical or Mechanical preferred).
Experience: At least 5 years of experience in product testing, test lab operations, and product development, with demonstrated project management capabilities.
Technical Skills: Proficiency with PLC Logic systems, MatLab, Python, R, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Leadership & Communication: Strong ability to inspire teams, strategic thinking, and exceptional documentation and analytical skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Project Management: Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
Technical Proficiency: Advanced experience with data acquisition (DAQ) technology and complex data analysis, including coding in MatLab or equivalent software with emphasis on R&R statistics.
Industry Knowledge: Experience in a test lab environment, familiarity with water chemistry and water treatment methodologies, including DFMEA, PFMEA, DVPR, and PCP.