Biomedical Engineering Supervisor jobs in Pensacola, FL

POSITION SUMMARY

Field Engineering (FE) Supervisor that leads an engineering team in the support of ESG Production with regard to the detailed design of various types of vessels, marine crafts and floating structures such as ships, barges, and tugs. Responsible for the review and corrections of the detailed design and 3D model of marine craft’s systems (pipe, machinery, auxiliaries, electrical, etc.), performing drawing review, red line adjudication, Engineering change request and stop work notice response, and in general working with other Engineering and Production Supervisors to resolve production problems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: Because Eastern Shipbuilding is continually growing to meet the needs of our customers, the essential duties and responsibilities may be different than described.

• Regular attendance at work and the ability to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Responsible for oversight of the FE personnel and daily operations.
• Coordinates and interacts with the design disciplines, clients, vendors, and craft superintendents when necessary.
• Supervise and lead a group of designers and drafters in FE, assigning tasks per schedule, production needs, and maintaining close tracks of hours used per assigned budget.
• Apply standard design principles and theories to resolve production problems and stop work issues.
• Where necessary and with concurrence of discipline supervisors, modify production/fabrication drawings of all systems.
• Ensure compliance with required design safety factors, tolerances, and specifications.
• Compile data and perform dimensional and routine calculations required for the review of drawings.
• Make required changes, additions, and/or revisions, as directed by immediate supervisor.
• Preform other duties as assigned.
• Approve weekly timecards for all designers and drafters.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Directly and/or indirectly supervise employees assigned to FE. Responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work. Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be required.

REQUIREMENTS

Education/Experience: Associates degree in an Engineering related field and 5 years of naval architecture and shipyard supervisory experience and related experience includes a strong and proven knowledge in the use of FORAN or other 3D Design Software, AutoCAD, MSC Nastran, and Rhino.

Skills: Intermediate level Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook experience required. Ability to read and interpret documents such as technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, employees, and the public. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal or diagram form. Proficiency in FORAN or similar software such as AVEVA, NUPAS CADMATIC, ShipConstructor or similar CAD/CAM software required. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to work in a fast- paced environment, display an attention for detail, and function as a team player.

Behavioral Attributes: Integrity, flexibility/adaptability, initiative, interpersonal skills, attention to detail and multi-tasking.  Maintain the confidential integrity of details pertaining to Eastern Shipbuilding Group.

Citizenship:  U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident Card required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This job operates in an office environment co-located with production working together on daily technical and production issues on the ship. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, fax machines, and smartphones. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee may be exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the environment is low to moderate, such as in an office environment except when working onboard.

Eastern Shipbuilding Group Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factors.  Pre-employment drug testing and physical required.