(C) LSM Program Test & Evaluation Manager

About the role

The McHenry Management Group (TMMG) is seeking an experienced LSM Program Test & Evaluation Manager to serve as the senior technical authority for all Test & Evaluation (T&E) activities throughout the LSM construction program.

Responsibilities

• Develop the overall Test & Evaluation Strategy
• Establish standardized testing policies and procedures
• Oversee implementation of Phase 6 and Phase 7 testing requirements
• Provide independent technical oversight of shipyard testing activities
• Serve as the focal point for ensuring every vessel is tested using consistent processes, procedures, documentation, and readiness criteria
• Develop testing standards
• Evaluate shipyard execution
• Identify technical and schedule risks
• Recommend corrective actions
• Provide objective assessments to VCM leadership regarding overall program readiness, testing performance, and vessel delivery risk
• Work closely with the Vessel Construction Managers, Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) personnel, Engineering, Production, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, ABS, NAVSEA, OEM vendors, and on-site TMMG Test Analysts to ensure testing activities remain aligned with program objectives while continuously improving testing processes from hull-to-hull throughout the life of the contract

Requirements

• Minimum fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible experience supporting naval shipbuilding, commercial shipbuilding, ship repair, marine engineering, or industrial construction
• Minimum ten (10) years managing or leading shipboard testing, trials, commissioning, or Test & Evaluation programs
• Demonstrated experience developing Test & Evaluation Plans, Test Procedures, Trial Agendas, and Test Readiness Reviews
• Experience supporting Factory Acceptance Testing, Dock Trials, Harbor Acceptance Trials, Builder's Trials, and Acceptance Trials
• Experience evaluating shipyard production schedules and integrating testing activities with construction milestones
• Experience working directly with customer representatives, classification societies, regulatory agencies, and OEM vendors
• Strong understanding of system completion, deficiency management, and trial readiness processes

Physical Job Requirements

• Ability to work effectively in a remote office environment while spending extended periods using computers, project management software, collaboration platforms, and document management systems
• Ability to review and analyze large volumes of technical documentation including engineering drawings, specifications, schedules, test procedures, deficiency reports, and contract requirements
• Ability to travel approximately 25-35% of the time to shipyards, vendor facilities, customer meetings, Factory Acceptance Tests, Test Readiness Reviews, Dock Trials, Harbor Trials, Builder's Trials, and Acceptance Trials
• Ability to safely access active shipyards, vessels under construction, fabrication facilities, machinery spaces, and waterfront operations while complying with all safety requirements and wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Ability to climb ladders, navigate multiple decks, walk long distances within shipyards, stand for extended periods during inspections and trials, and occasionally lift equipment weighing up to 25 pounds
• Ability to maintain a dedicated remote workspace with reliable high-speed internet capable of supporting secure communications and customer information systems
• Ability to respond to critical program issues outside normal business hours during significant testing events and vessel delivery milestones

Education/Certification Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline is preferred
• Equivalent military or commercial shipbuilding experience may be substituted for formal education