Metrology & Test Equipment Services Lab Manager

Job Description

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The manager will have responsibility for leading our 2nd shift team in Everett, WA.

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. Services include: test asset selection and use, acquisition, allocation, resource and lifecycle management, calibration/certification for over 45,000 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 (MTE) 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 MTE to ensure that our manufacturing processes, research & technology, and test & evaluation activities are repeatable and reproducible.

• Lead a team of metrology engineers 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 oversight and approval of technical approaches

• Provide leadership and escalation support for resolution of complex technical issues impacting multiple Labs / operational areas

• Lead initiatives to influence cross-functional improvements

• 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

• Support rotating weekend on-call duty assignment (approx. one weekend every two months)

To be considered for this position, you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.

• This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement

• Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership”

• Experience building strong business partner relationships

• Proficient utilizing the Microsoft Office Suite

• Able to stand and walk throughout work shift (6+ hours) as well as carry and lift up to 35 pounds

• Willing to travel domestically as needed

• 3+ years of experience managing projects

• 3+ years of experience leading the resolution of complex, technical issues

• 3+ years of experience in…