Test Supervisor

About the role

Gavial Engineering & Manufacturing is a contract manufacturer specializing in the fabrication of high-quality, high-reliability parts and systems. The Test Supervisor oversees a team of technicians conducting electronic, mechanical, and electro-mechanical tests on systems, subassemblies, and parts to ensure functionality or diagnose failures. This role interfaces with internal and external customers to support test approaches, fixtures, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, evaluate, and coordinate activities of the test department staff.
• Determine prioritization and organization of daily workload to support team operations.
• Provide technical support to test technicians on various testing activities.
• Confer with engineers, technicians, production personnel, and others regarding testing procedures and results.
• Assist engineers in developing test procedures and processes.
• Review test procedures, work orders, manuals, specifications, wiring diagrams, and schematics to determine required test equipment, fixtures, and setup.
• Identify, justify, and procure new test equipment as needed, and generate standard operating procedures for such equipment.
• Perform internal certifications and calibrations of test equipment per approved procedures.
• Test functional performance of systems, subassemblies, and parts under specified environmental conditions using test equipment such as digital multi-meters, hi-pot testers, signal generators, frequency meters, spectrum analyzers, or oscilloscopes.
• Record test data, compare results with specifications, and generate Non-Conformance Reports for items that do not meet specifications.
• Analyze test results on defective units to determine cause of failure, applying electronics theory to troubleshoot down to the component level, and collaborate with others on resolution.
• Upload production software into electronic memory devices in accordance with engineering documentation.
• Provide cost and labor estimates for test equipment and activities to support quotes and proposals.
• Generate connection diagrams and/or wiring lists based on electrical schematics and interpret these schematics for assembly and wiring personnel.
• Manage the Gavial ESD program, including training.
• Ensure security of testing material and/or equipment and report any violations to appropriate management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience testing electronic, mechanical, or electro-mechanical systems.
• Prior supervisory experience required.

Skills

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to read electrical schematics.
• Proficient in computer-based testing and use of MS Office Suite.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations with limited standardization.
• Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Familiarity with LabVIEW or similar testing software is desired.

U.S. Person Requirement

Due to the nature of this work and applicable export control regulations, applicants must qualify as a "U.S. Person" as defined by U.S. law. U.S. Persons include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and certain individuals granted protected status under applicable regulations.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) and employer match
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Employer paid Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Floating Holidays