Metrology Manager

Lockheed Martin•Silverdale, WA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

If you are pursuing a career that has tremendous impact beyond any one individual and want to be a part of a meaningful American Institution then we invite you to learn more about the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) program! For over 70 years FBM has delivered on the mission to protect the safety and security of our nation. We offer unique career opportunities and challenges working with diverse customers such as the United States Navy on a program that is vital to this country both past, present, and long into the future. We help keep this nation secure and our adversaries in check. Specific Job Description: We are seeking an energetic and inspiring leader who can deliver to our FBM commits of today while we transition to the future FBM of tomorrow! In this Manager role, you will join our Leadership Team and help lead our talented and diverse calibration team at the Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific (SWFPAC) in Silverdale, WA. You will: -Lead and manage a department of approximately 20 employees - comprised of both salaried employees and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) represented Calibration Technicians -Manage strategic and short-term tactical lab tasks and initiatives associated with safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives -Manage and communicate lab related issues effectively across various levels of leadership (LM and Customer) -Partner with our embedded government oversight organization to support a wide variety of Navy calibration customers -Optimize and adapt lab resources and services to ensure proper elements of safety and technical compliance while meeting dynamic customer needs -Provide a strong focus on a safe work environment. Maintain and enhance personnel training, protective equipment and operating procedures -Form and shape the culture of our workforce by fostering an adaptive and inclusive work environment -Promptly respond to issues that arise within the lab floor – such as incident root cause analysis and corrective action -Conduct hiring, training, and development of department staffing Maintain a positive learning environment by continually focusing on a culture of training and development of lab personnel in Metrology. We are looking for a passionate leader, someone who strives for challenges and rises to the occasion to ensure success of those around them. They embrace excellence and insist others do as well all while modeling our FBM culture and rigor. They will be a self-starting leader, adapting to new tools/processes and will be eager to introduce changes and innovation when necessary. They are a great communicator and enjoy working with others in a collaborative environment. This position is at the Navy's Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific (SWFLANT) in Silverdale, WA. Occasional overtime and weekend support is needed. Some travel is expected to other FBM sites.

Requirements

Minimum 4 years of experience in a managerial, supervisory or leadership role
Proven knowledge of calibration principles, methods and standards
Quality/Engineering leadership experience in a calibration lab
Bachelor's degree in related discipline (mathematics, physics, engineering, etc.) or equivalent experience
Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Security Clearance to support this government contract. No clearance is required to apply. An interim Secret clearance is required prior to start

Nice To Haves

Experience managing salaried employees along with a represented workforce and labor relations
Familiarity with United States Navy and/or Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) calibration requirements
Familiarity with US Navy and international metrology standards
Experience with audit preparation and execution, related calibration program accreditations and certifications
Experience with Earned Value Management principles
Self-starter and ability to work through an issue to closure
Proven track record of promoting a OneLM culture
Full Spectrum Leadership experience
Strong communication skills able to adapt to a variety of audiences and levels
Experience with continuous improvement methodologies and/or Green Belt certification
Active DoD Secret or higher security clearance

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a department of approximately 20 employees - comprised of both salaried employees and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) represented Calibration Technicians
Manage strategic and short-term tactical lab tasks and initiatives associated with safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives
Manage and communicate lab related issues effectively across various levels of leadership (LM and Customer)
Partner with our embedded government oversight organization to support a wide variety of Navy calibration customers
Optimize and adapt lab resources and services to ensure proper elements of safety and technical compliance while meeting dynamic customer needs
Provide a strong focus on a safe work environment. Maintain and enhance personnel training, protective equipment and operating procedures
Form and shape the culture of our workforce by fostering an adaptive and inclusive work environment
Promptly respond to issues that arise within the lab floor – such as incident root cause analysis and corrective action
Conduct hiring, training, and development of department staffing Maintain a positive learning environment by continually focusing on a culture of training and development of lab personnel in Metrology