Position: (C) Shipyard Deputy Test Manager - 160544
Labor Category: Tier 3-4 Engineer
Location: Panama City Fl
Days: M-F Hours of Work: Full Time - 40 Hours/Week + potential OT
Relocation Required: Yes
Travel Requirements: On-site Panama City FL
Signing Bonus: No
Salary: Negotiable based on experience
Background check, secret clearance, drug screening and US Citizenship are the requirements for this position.
Contingent on client approval.
LABOR CATEGORY - SUMMARY
Tier 4
1) Bachelor's Degree & +10 years' experience
2) High School Diploma and 20 years' experience
3) High School Diploma and 20 years' military experience with 6 years engineering related
Tier 3
1) Bachelor's Degree & 4-10 years' experience
2) High School Diploma & 12 years' experience
3) High School Diploma & 20 years' military experience with 4 years engineering related
Tier 2
1) Bachelor's Degree & 2 - 4 years' experience
2) High School Diploma & 8 years' experience
3) N/A
Tier 1
1) Bachelor's Degree
2) Bachelor's Degree
3) Bachelor's Degree
Must meet 1 of the 3 requirements
Deputy Test Manager - POSITION SUMMARY
The Deputy Test Manager plays a mission-critical role in ensuring the operational readiness and delivery of one of the U.S. Coast Guard’s most advanced shipbuilding programs. This position directly supports our commitment to performance, safety, schedule, and national security through disciplined test execution and leadership excellence.
TMMG is seeking a dynamic and highly experienced Deputy Test Manager to lead the planning, coordination, and execution of total ship testing for the U.S. Coast Guard’s Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) program. This individual will serve as the ship-level authority for test operations across HM&E, C5ISR, QA, Engineering, and Production domains from Stage 2 through Acceptance and In-Service Trials.A s a key leader in the Test Department, the Deputy Test Manager will directly manage testing activities for an assigned OPC hull, driving schedule, technical excellence, procedural rigor, and alignment across multiple departments and subcontractors. This role demands a mission-focused professional with strong test engineering acumen, field leadership, and the interpersonal skills to ensure test readiness and successful delivery.
Shipyard Deputy Test Manager - POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Total Ship Test Execution:
Manage and execute the complete test program for an assigned OPC hull (Stages 2–7), including system activation, test procedure development, execution oversight, data collection, discrepancy management, and test report submission.
• Test Planning & Coordination:
Lead the creation and validation of test procedures across multiple shipboard systems, including propulsion, auxiliary systems, electrical power distribution, combat systems, and control interfaces. Ensure alignment with ABS NVR, NAVSEA, and contract-specific requirements.
• Cross-Functional Integration:
Work closely with Program Engineering, HM&E and C5ISR Test Managers, Preventive Maintenance and Certification teams, QA, and Production to ensure cross-discipline test dependencies are managed and milestones are achieved.
• Field Troubleshooting & Corrective Action:
Identify and resolve test issues in real-time. Lead resolution of trial cards, QA deficiencies, and technical deviations, ensuring root-cause analysis and corrective actions are documented and executed prior to DD-250.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
Interface regularly with government oversight (e.g., USCG, INSURV), Classification Societies (e.g., ABS), OEMs, and ESG senior leadership. Provide test status briefings, data-driven performance metrics, and technical updates.
• Operational Oversight:
Supervise Lock-Out Tag-Out (LOTO) enforcement, shipboard safety coordination, and test watchstander protocols. Oversee scheduling and coordination of subcontractor/OEM field service reps during dock and sea trials.
• IMS Integration:
Collaborate with the Program Controls team to integrate test activities into the Program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), ensuring test milestones are trackable, reportable, and aligned with ship construction phases.
Shipyard Deputy Test Manager - Required Qualifications
• Experience:
• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible shipboard test or commissioning experience, including leadership roles.
• Prior experience executing test programs for U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, or commercial maritime vessels.
• Familiarity with INSURV trial card management, ABS NVR, MIL-STD documentation, and industry-standard test methodologies.
• Demonstrated expertise with dock trials, propulsion testing, power-up events, fuel systems, diesel generators, and combat system integration.
• Experience overseeing subcontractors and working within complex stakeholder environments.
• Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field preferred.
• Equivalent experience in U.S. Navy or commercial shipyard environment will be considered.
• Technical Skills:
• Competency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to read and interpret ship construction drawings, system schematics, and technical manuals.
• Familiarity with test tracking tools, OQE documentation, and integrated data systems.
• Certifications (Preferred):
• OSHA Maritime Safety Certification
• LOTO Program Management
• Secret Security Clearance (Required or Ability to Obtain)
• Work Environment:
• Location:
Primarily based at the Nelson Street shipyard in Panama City, FL, with work taking place both in a professional office setting and aboard active construction vessels.
• Shipboard Access:
Must be capable of climbing ladders, entering confined spaces, and working in outdoor and industrial environments.
• Travel:
Minimal overnight travel, but may be required for supplier visits, inspections, or training.