Department Supervisor – Dynamics (Fatigue)

Element has an opportunity for a Department Supervisor within the Dynamics (Fatigue) Department. This role is critical to maintaining a safety-first culture while driving technical excellence and efficient workflow execution. The ideal candidate brings a strong engineering background with hands-on knowledge of fatigue and fracture mechanics along with the leadership skills to supervise laboratory operations and support project delivery.

You will work closely with technicians peers Department Manager General Manager and site leadership guiding daily lab activities supporting customer interactions and ensuring high-quality testing reporting and on-time delivery.

Salary: $70000 - $90.000/yr DOE

• Support the Department Manager/General Manager in efficient operation and growth of the department
• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of technical staff to meet deadlines and quality standards
• Serve as a key customer contact during on-site visits and throughout project execution
• Provide status updates assist with quotations and support customer communication
• Coordinate with internal teams (design machine shop etc.) to define test scope and fixture requirements
• Support project planning scheduling and execution of multiple fatigue testing programs
• Assist with preparation and review of technical reports and certifications
• Contribute to hiring performance management and timecard/overtime approvals as needed
• Champion and enforce department safety initiatives aligned with site strategy

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline (or equivalent experience)
• 3 years of supervisory or lead experience in a testing engineering or related environment
• Working knowledge of fatigue testing fracture mechanics and fracture toughness concepts
• Familiarity with ASTM ISO or similar standards related to fatigue and fracture testing
• Experience with project coordination planning and managing multiple jobs simultaneously
• Ability to interpret test requirements and produce clear accurate reports and certifications
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage workflow and motivate technical teams
• Solid understanding of laboratory operations and safety practices
• Excellent communication organizational and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently make sound decisions and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to lift <50 lbs. regularly and stand for extended periods

At Element we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming the worlds most trusted testing partner.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age disability ethnic origin gender marital status race religion responsibility of dependents sexual orientation or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

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 contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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