Department Supervisor – Dynamics (Fatigue)

Overview

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: $70,000 - $90.000/yr DOE 

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s 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

Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement

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 world’s 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 contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) 

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