Engineering Supervisor

The Analytical Solutions Division (ASD) of Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc., has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Engineering Supervisor on-site at our Huntsville, AL location. The Engineering Supervisor is responsible for the design, coordination and supervision of Engineering tasks related to the daily operation. Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with project commitments or specific objectives/tasks. Maintain quality standards, inventory, production data, and training within the Engineering group. Responsible for day-to-day coordination and administration of tasks by ensuring Assistant Engineering Supervisors and their teams adhere to quality and productivity standards while meeting client schedules. Will work with project managers to prepare work schedules and labor estimates.  The intricacy of assignments requires the exercise of considerable initiative, latitude, independent judgment, and the ability to design independently with only general technical direction.

What you’ll do as an Engineering Supervisor:

     * Foster effective communication within the Engineering team, between Engineering and other departments, and with project management

     * Supervise the efforts of the engineering/design/drafting group to ensure that design details and drawings are following established standards

     * Evaluate overall design effectiveness, cost, reliability, and safety

     * Provide engineering support, to include development and evaluation of a complex nature in a narrow area of specification to program management team

     * Serve as an engineering consultant and technical expert on mission-critical infrastructure, systems, and equipment

     * Meet the critical deadlines assigned

     * Ensure team places materials orders in a timely manner relative to projects

     * Prepare labor estimates required to design, draft, and document customer and company requirements for bid and proposal activities

     * Assist project teams in preparing presentations and demonstrations for internal/external stakeholders, customers, and leadership

     * Manage, schedule, and prioritize numerous Engineering group project tasks

     * Manage timesheets, set goals, conduct performance reviews, and provide counseling to direct reports.

     * Ensure Asst. Engineering Supervisors are doing the same with their direct reports

     * Train, coach, and develop direct reports. Ensure the Asst. Engineering Supervisors are doing the same with their direct reports

     * Identify trends and areas for improvement. Develop ways to identify opportunities for: cost reduction, manufacturing hours reduction, and improve product quality

     * Implement and coordinate drawing review cycle (utilize SolidWorks PDM software and any other necessary processes)

     * Work under only general direction and independently determine and develop approach to solutions

     * Identify and evaluate new manufacturing technologies and integrate innovative materials and process improvements

Must Haves as an Engineering Supervisor:

     * Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering AND 5+ years relevant work experience; OR a H.S. diploma (or equivalent) and 12+ years’ relevant experience in Mechanical Design Engineer DoD manufacturing field

     * Must be a US Citizen

     * Ability to obtain & maintain DoD Secret Clearance

     * Advanced skills, with ability to create mechanical drawings using SOLIDWORKS CAD software

     * Excellent written and verbal communication skills

     * 3+ years' experience leading professional engineers or technical teams

     * Ability to manage and prioritize numerous assignments

     * Apply analytical, evaluative, and constructive expertise to meet the critical deadlines assigned

     * Be detail-oriented individual to design new equipment, supporting the needs of various clients

     * Extensive knowledge of mechanical systems and tools

     * Provide engineering design and prototype build support for testing and customer demonstration

     * Independently determine and develop approach to solutions

     * Lifting up to 50lbs, standing, standing for long periods of time to include sitting, sitting for long periods of time, stooping, bending, crouching, crawling, pushing and/or pulling

     * Be physically capable of wearing all required personal protective equipment to include, but not limited to safety glasses, respirator, safety shoes, hearing protection and hand protection as required

Engineering Supervisor Wish List/Preferred:

     * Active / current SECRET Clearance from the US Department of Defense

     * 5+ years' experience supervising engineers or technical teams working in a DoD manufacturing and fast-paced prototyping environment

     * Certifications in SOLIDWORKS

ARA Company & Division Information

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 2276 professionals. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.

At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership spawns’ greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company’s success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at www.ara.com.

Please apply at www.careers.ara.com for the Engineering Supervisor position.

    Experience

Required

     * 3 year(s): Supervising an engineering or technical team

     * 5 - 7 years: Mechanical Design Engineer DoD manufacturing field

    Education

Preferred

     * Bachelor of Engineering or better

    Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

     * Mechanical Design

     * Professional Engineer

    Behaviors

Preferred

     * Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them

     * Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

     * Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

     * Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject

     * Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

    Motivations

Preferred

     * Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

     * Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

     * Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)