Aerospace CMM/NDT Lab Manager

TRIGO ADR Americas•Fort Worth, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision and reporting to the Vice President of NDT and Metrology Services, the Lab Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, operation, quality, and profitability of the Metrology (CMM inspection) and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) laboratory. This position ensures compliance with customer requirements, industry standards, accreditation requirements, and company quality objectives while managing personnel, equipment, workflow, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Lab Manager serves as the primary customer-facing point of contact for all service related activities in the Lab.

Requirements

Aerospace accreditations such as NADCAP and AS9100
FAA, EAR, and ITAR standards and regulations
Aerospace NDT methods and certification requirements in accordance with NAS 410
Hexagon and ZEISS equipment and programming
GD&T (ASME Y14.5).
Aircraft Parts and Material Conformity Inspections
OSHA and all Regulatory safety requirements
MS Office
Ability to work as an effective team member as well as grow a team
Establish and maintain effective working relationships
Pass pre-hire background check including credit screening
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Engineering Technology, Physical Sciences, Quality, or related technical discipline preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
7+ years of experience in Metrology, Dimensional Inspection, Quality Assurance, or NDT
5+ years in an Aerospace Service-related Industry
5+ years of Supervisory or Management experience.
Working knowledge and experience with inspection methods, techniques, and protocols
US citizenship required.
Fluent English – reading and writing is required
Pass pre-hire background check including MVR screening
Pass Pre-hire Drug Screening
Reliable transportation - must have current/active drivers' license and auto insurance

Responsibilities

Direct daily laboratory operations to ensure efficient scheduling, workflow, and resource utilization.
Oversee and Supervise all Lab Metrology, Dimensional inspection, CMM Inspection/Programming, and NDT; services and personnel.
Monitor turnaround times, productivity, and customer delivery performance.
Develop and implement operational procedures and best practices.
Manage laboratory budgets, expenses, and capital equipment investments.
Ensure measurement uncertainty and traceability requirements are maintained.
Lead resolution of technical measurement challenges and customer inquiries.
Ensure compliance with applicable aerospace and customer industry standards
Maintain technician certifications and qualification records.
Support audits and customer reviews of Metrology, CMM and NDT processes.
Ensure calibration and preventive maintenance programs remain current.
Maintain laboratory accreditation requirements and documentation.
Establish performance goals and conduct employee evaluations.
Recruit, train, mentor, and develop technical staff.
Promote a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and customer service.
Interface with customers to understand technical requirements and provide solutions.
Assist with quotations, project planning, and capability assessments.
Support new business opportunities and strategic growth initiatives.
Present technical findings and recommendations to customers and management.
Perform other related job duties as required

Benefits

12 days paid vacation first year, increasing with service years
10 days paid sick time
11 paid holidays
Healthcare insurance available: Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, critical illness, life insurance for self and dependents
Champ Plan Wellness and Health Free to employees working minimum 20 hours/week with anticipated $30k/annual earnings
Participation increases net take home pay $$$ in most instances
Free wellness initiatives
Free tele-health
Free and discounted RX
Auto enrollment (unless tax elections result in negative impact)
Eligible on the 1st of the month following 30 days of continuous employment requires monthly 10-minute wellness activity participation
401k retirement savings with match
Eligible on the first (1st) of the month following 90 days of continuous employment
100% match of 1st 3% contribution
50% match of next 2% contribution
IMMEDIATE VESTING
Company-provided cell phone, laptop, mobile wi-fi (for business use only)
Regular Hourly rate for travel time
Direct Pay Travel arrangements for flights, hotels and rental cars
Travel Reimbursements direct deposited with each payroll
Federal rate Mileage reimbursement (.67/mile 2024) when driving personal vehicles on company business
Per diem reimbursements for meals and incidentals
Overnight trips - Up to $75
Leaving home after 4 pm $40
$1500 EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS
Initial $750 paid upon hire of qualified referred employee (rehires excluded)
Additional $750 paid upon referral’s full completion of 90 days’ employment