Supervisor, AV Test Operations

The AV Testing Supervisor assists Engineering leadership in creating best practices and protocols for Testing Specialists (TS) to abide by. They are the first point of contact for Testing Specialists (TS) when issues arise and help resolve them strategically and efficiently. After coordinating with multiple departments, such as Engineering, L&D, Safety, and Operations, Supervisors determine what resources are necessary to conduct daily operations efficiently and effectively.

The AV Testing Supervisor is also expected to manage and approve time-off requests for team members while ensuring there is little to no impact on testing operations, ensuring test scheduling is followed correctly and efficiently, and supervising the daily performance of Testing Specialists.

Additionally, they are expected to address deficiencies through coaching, addressing attendance issues, and providing effective and constructive feedback to ensure alignment with company policies, standards and departmental expectations where applicable. They will conduct bi-weekly 15Five reviews with Testing Specialists and bi-annual and annual performance reviews to ensure that effective coaching is in place for growth and development.

• TS scheduling and vehicle assigning in coordination with Operations Supervisors
• Coordinate with Operations the conducting and completion of daily/weekly testing
• Provide Test Specialists (TS) with updated and accurate information regarding vehicle allocation and software bundle requirements
• Review Dev Tickets (DTs) for discrepancies and/or safety concerns prior to scheduling
• Review DriveLogs where applicable, in coordination with Triage Team
• Gather, track and review pertinent information necessary for daily vehicle testing             
• Lead special group projects including coordinating high level internal and external vehicle demos
• Basic IT Troubleshooting
• Basic AV system troubleshooting
• Attend daily briefs via Zoom or in-person
• Review weekly 15Five feedback forms
• Provide job coaching for Testing Specialists              
• Conduct Performance Reviews
• Address TS performance issues
• Interview new TS candidates
• Approve and manage time-off requests
• Able to travel domestically and internationally as needed
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

• Adequate understanding of the daily/weekly testing process
• Prior experience in a supervisory/leadership role
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Ability to delegate tasks to others
• Ability to work from home and office when required
• Strong understanding of Jira and Confluence applications
• Ability to provide critical feedback of a variety of test types
• Adequate understanding of the various tests conducted on test vehicles (DTs, VVR, VBS, etc.)
• Ability to directly lead a team of Test Specialists to ensure efficient daily testing of scheduled vehicles
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office/G-Suite Applications
• Excellent time management skills
• Experience in the automotive industry or a fleet 
• Basic understanding of Linux and scripting languages
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and meet quick deadlines
• Must have shift flexibility and work longer hours during heavy testing times
• Valid driver's license required
• High school diploma or equivalent required 
  
  

• Associate or BS in Engineering/Physics/Science or relevant field preferred
• Prior supervisory or management experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience with working knowledge in a Linux environment
• Data Analysis experience
  
  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and at times for long periods; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here represent those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, road conditions, and pedestrian traffic.  The team member is regularly exposed to mechanical and computer parts. The team member is occasionally exposed to fumes and airborne particles.  The noise level in the environment is low to moderate.

We aren't just developing driverless cars; we're creating safer roadways, more equitable transportation options, and making our communities better places to live, work, and connect. Our team is made up of engineers, researchers, innovators, dreamers and doers, who are creating a technology with the potential to transform the way we move.

We’re creating first-of-its-kind technology that will transform transportation. To do so successfully, we must design for everyone in our cities and on our roads. We believe in building a great place to work through a progressive, global culture that is diverse, inclusive, and ensures people feel valued at every level of the organization. Diversity helps us to see the world differently; it’s not only good for our business, it’s the right thing to do.  

Our team is behind some of the industry's largest leaps forward, including the first fully-autonomous cross-country drive in the U.S, the launch of the world's first robotaxi pilot, and operation of the world's longest-standing public robotaxi fleet. We’re driven to scale; we’re moving towards commercialization of our technology, and we need team members who are ready to embrace change and challenges.

Formed as a joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv, Motional is fundamentally changing how people move through their lives. Headquartered in Boston, Motional has operations in the U.S and Asia. For more information, visit  www.Motional.com and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.

Motional AD Inc. is an EOE. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To comply with Federal Law, we participate in E-Verify. All newly-hired employees are queried through this electronic system established by the DHS and the SSA to verify their identity and employment eligibility.