Metrology & Test Equipment Services Lab Manager

Metrology & Test Equipment Services Lab Manager

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Company is looking for a Metrology & Test Equipment Services Lab Manager to join our team in Seattle WA. The manager will have responsibility for the Metrology Labs supporting Northwest Flight Test and Primary Force/Load capabilities as well as Flight Test Stores operations in Seattle and Everett. This position involves leadership across multiple skill codes sites and shifts.

Metrology and Test Equipment Services (MATES) provides a full spectrum of test asset and metrology services and support for internal customers and products through all phases of the product lifecycle. MATES is part of Boeing Test & Evaluation. Services include: test asset selection and use acquisition allocation resource and lifecycle management calibration/certification for over 45000 dimensional/optics electrical/electronic and mechanical/physical measurement and test assets sourcing management measurement solutions repair & maintenance and specialized test services.

MATES is comprised of engineers technicians and administrative personnel who support Boeing programs business units and external/government customers by providing best value test asset management and metrology services through all phases of the product lifecycle. We are responsible and accountable to meet or exceed the safety quality cost and delivery performance expectations established in customer negotiated service agreements.

What is metrology Metrology is the science of measurement. It establishes an unbroken chain of traceability for the measurement & test equipment (M&TE) on the factory floor or in the lab allowing it to be referenced to higher levels of measurements back to the original definition of the international system of units (SI Units). Boeing relies on traceable M&TE to ensure that our manufacturing processes research & technology and test & evaluation activities are repeatable and reproducible.

We are seeking candidates who are detail-oriented possess strong written and verbal communication skills and demonstrate effective problem-solving abilities. The ideal candidate will be able to manger tasks with accuracy and collaborate clearly and professionally with team members at all levels. Candidates also must have the physical ability to move around Lab and Production environments.

NOTE: MATES periodically rotates managers in the Northwest to meet business needs and/or career development considerations. Future assignments may be in Auburn Renton Seattle or Everett.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of metrology engineers technicians and test asset management focal(s) as a part of Metrology and Test Equipment Services (MATES)

• Establish rapport with and serve as primary point of contact for key business partners

• Collaborate with peers across the enterprise and the MATES leadership team

• Provide lab oversight and approval of technical approaches

• Respond to production and customer related issues

• Lead initiatives to influence cross-functional improvements

• Actively manage lab operations using established Safety Quality Cost and Delivery metrics

• Responsible for coaching counseling mentoring and providing developmental opportunities and job assignments to enhance employee performance and expand capabilities

• Conduct routine assessment of operational area compliance with command media

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelors degree or higher

• 3 years of experience managing projects

• 3 years of experience leading teams in a formal and/or informal role

• Experience building strong business partner relationships

• Proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Office Suite

• Willing to travel domestically as needed

• Capable of lifting pushing and pulling up to 35 pounds

• Physical ability to move around Lab and Production environments

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience with Metrology

• Quality and/or Lab Management experience

• Bachelors Masters or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study in STEM (science technology engineering and mathematics)

• 3 years of experience in collaborative problem solving and building lasting relationships

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana cocaine opioids amphetamines PCP and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Shift:

This role is primarily first shift; however there may be additional shift requirements to support program objectives.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs generally including health insurance flexible spending accounts health savings accounts retirement savings plans life and disability insurance programs and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range: $138550-$187450

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelors Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. U.S. Person includes U.S. Citizen lawful permanent resident refugee or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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