Focus Factory Engineering Supervisor

Overview

This position is located in Jacksonville, Florida as part of Focus Factory Construction Engineering for the Virginia and Columbia Programs at the BAE Focus Factory. The Focus Factory Supervisor will be responsible for directly contributing to the safe, efficient and continuous completion of construction activities in a manner that results in delivery of ships consistent with the design intent at BAE. This will involve developing and managing a team of engineers that will need to grow as the Focus Factory continues to ramp up, with the main focus to resolve technical construction and design issues that are primarily structural in discipline for Virginia and Columbia construction at BAE. This group will be tasked with developing construction and engineering processes that support new engineering software and tools.

The supervisor will interface regularly with Electric Boat Operations on site at BAE, Program Office, and Cognizant Engineering departments to develop timely resolutions to support an aggressive construction schedule for procurement as well as deck/module delivery with a focus on first time quality. Additionally, the supervisor will be expected to regularly brief Management and Program Office on issues that could cause delay to pertinent schedule dates and occasionally be required to brief the customer, whether that be SUPSHIP or NAVSEA, on high priority concerns and request approval via formal documentation. The supervisor will be in charge of providing technical and professional guidance to aid in employee development. The purpose of a supervisor at Electric Boat is to deliver and improve the results of their team, and to lead and develop their people. Electric Boat “Dives Deeper” to develop the best talent and achieve the best results.

Developing high performers includes

Upholding values

Collaborating with others and teamwork

Developing people o Seeking new perspectives

Driving organization performance includes

Delivering results

Executing work in the best interest of the enterprise

Resolving Problems

Upholding standards of performance

Supervisors at Electric Boat reflect who we are and what we believe by exhibiting our Core Values of

Value Each Other

Behave with Integrity and Purpose

Commit to Excellence

As the supervisor of this group, your responsibilities in support of leading your team will include

Assigning work

Providing technical guidance and direction

Safety, technical quality, cost and schedule performance of the group

Approving technical documents

Scoping and estimating tasks

Fostering a collaborative, hands-on, proactive, and technically rigorous approach to engineering and problem solving in a dynamic and time-sensitive environment

Staffing to support shipyard construction and delivery schedules

Supporting employee professional development and preservation of critical technical skills and knowledge

Supporting work outside of normal working hours

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Equivalent

The position is required to be on-site at BAE in Jacksonville, Florida

5+ years of Engineering experience

DOD Secret Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous and/or current supervisory experience

Strong technical understanding of structural engineering related principles and experience reviewing and analyzing structural deviations/design

Knowledge and working experience with lifting and handling

Knowledge and experience with Electric Boat business systems and tools

Waterfront or Construction Engineering experience

Experience with NX/Teamcenter

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills are required to maintain a relationship with Electric Boat Ops on Site at BAE and Program Offices.

The candidate must have a solid understanding of ship design, and construction.

Proven leadership and ability to motivate a team

A demonstrated ability to present a positive and professional image to customers is required.

The candidate should demonstrate a history of leadership and mentorship.

Time flexibility is required to support the construction schedule.

Some travel will be required.

Physical Qualifications
Climbing, Kneeling, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes
Inside, Noise, Outside