BAE Systems

Job Description

The ideal candidate for the Production Test Supervisor role is a dependable and detail-oriented individual with exceptional written and verbal communication skills. They are confident in leading others, comfortable enforcing rules, and capable of maintaining a calm, professional presence in structured environments. The role requires someone who is well organized, responsible, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

The production test supervisor will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day activities and providing technical support to test technicians. They will interface closely with the value stream leads to prioritize workflow through test.

They will need to be able to effectively convey complex ideas, plans, and expectations to both senior leadership and team members in a clear and concise manner. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are nessessary to clearly explain complex technical information and provide direction for various stakeholders. They will need to be able to clearly communicate test plans, results, and recommendations to diverse audiences, including senior management, peers, and subordinates, to ensure alignment, understanding, and successful execution of test objectives.

This position is first shift 9/80 schedule.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Balance a 50 / 50 work split of test technician supervisory and technical test engineering responsibilities
• Oversee day to day activities and provide support to technicians
• Communicate and support customers both internal and external
• Purchase and manage equipment, including:
  • Test equipment and materials as needed
  • Ensuring equipment is properly maintained and calibrated
• Administrative responsibilities, including:
  • Reviewing and signing timecards to ensure accurate recording of employee work hours
  • Managing employee records and personnel files
• Personnel management, including:
  • Conducting performance reviews and providing feedback to employees
  • Developing and implementing employee training and development plans
  • Resolving personnel matters and conflicts in a fair and timely manner
  • Diffuse high-tension situations calmly and effectively
  • Carrying out disciplinary actions when necessary, including:
• Test planning and execution, including:
  • Ensure 24-hour coverage, plan for off hour coverage
  • Work with value stream leads to determine priorities
• Quality assurance, including:
  • Ensuring compliance with test standards and regulations
  • Conducting regular audits and inspections to ensure quality and safety
  • Identifying and addressing any quality or safety issues that arise during testing
• Budgeting and resource management, including:
  • Allocating resources and personnel to support test activities
  • Ensuring efficient use of resources and personnel

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Two-year degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• 5+ years’ experience in production testing and troubleshooting
• Experience leading small teams
• Self-starter: Identifies challenges/problems and takes initiative to find solutions

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Four-year degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Supervisory experience

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $70735 - $120250

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.