Metrology & Test Equipment Services Lab Manager

Boeing • Seattle, WA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Metrology & Test Equipment Services Lab Manager Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) is seeking a Metrology & Test Equipment Services Lab Manager to join our team in Seattle, 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. MATES is part of Boeing Test & Evaluation. Services include: test asset selection and use, acquisition, allocation, resource and lifecycle management, calibration/certification for over 600,000 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 (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. Position Responsibilities: Lead a team of metrology technicians as a part of the MATES Seattle, WA calibration lab Work closely with business partners, airplane programs, and 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 This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Requirements

• 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
• 3+ years of experience building strong business partner relationships
• 1+ years of experience managing projects
• Experience leading teams in a formal and /or informal leadership role
• Willing to travel domestically as needed

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years of experience in collaborative problem solving, building lasting relationships & proficiency in written and verbal communication
• 3+ years of experience building strong business partner relationships
• Experience with metrology
• Experience in lab management

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of metrology technicians as a part of the MATES Seattle, WA calibration lab
• Work closely with business partners, airplane programs, and 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

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees