Ops NDT_Lab_Cal Grp Lead

Gulfstream•Tulsa, OK

5d•Onsite

About The Position

In a team-oriented environment, lead technicians to ensure Gulfstream meets all testing design requirements in the most efficient manner. This role leads, plans, and coordinates departmental projects and provides technical guidance to subordinate personnel so tests are completed according to priorities, efficiently, and cost-effectively. The role supports Gulfstream Manufacturing, Service Center, NPD, and Experimental programs, as well as customer aircraft, by developing and using testing methods and ensuring personnel have the resources needed to complete assigned tasks. The position also supports training, scheduling, manpower prioritization, timekeeping approval, employee evaluation, equipment maintenance and calibration, tooling and consumables inventory, safety improvements, continuous improvement objectives, and the revision and development of Standard Operating Procedures. The incumbent communicates work clearly and promptly and interfaces with internal and external customers to respond to their needs and provide results. Additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Eight years of technically related experience.
For the NDT Group Lead: five years of NDT Level II experience on Gulfstream aircraft supporting airworthiness decisions.
For the Lab Group Lead: five years of laboratory testing experience.
For the Cal Group Lead: five years of calibration experience.
Strong working knowledge of Non-Destructive Testing methods and operations, including Ultrasonic Testing (UT) and Eddy Current Testing (ET).
Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate across Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, suppliers, and other technical organizations.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including identifying root causes, resolving complex quality or production issues, improving processes, and reducing operational risk.
Strong working knowledge of SAP and Solumina for production, quality, documentation, and operational workflows.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and proficiency with GAMPS, Mil-Specs, ASTM standards, Maintenance Manuals, shop mathematics, and QA system requirements.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Nice To Haves

ASQ (American Society for Quality) certificate preferred.
Familiarity with CATIA and the ability to interpret technical and engineering information in support of aircraft manufacturing and quality operations.
MAUS-V, Omni-scan, and hardness testing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead, plan, and coordinate departmental projects.
Provide technical guidance and coordinate and lead subordinate personnel in performing tests according to priorities, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
Ensure assigned personnel have the resources necessary to complete assigned tasks.
Assist the Supervisor with training, scheduling, manpower prioritization, and approval of timekeeping.
Use and develop testing methods supporting GAC Manufacturing, Service Center, NPD, and Experimental programs.
Clearly and tactfully communicate tasks within the area of responsibility in a timely and efficient manner.
Contribute to training and evaluation of employees within the scope of responsibility.
Maintain equipment and ensure calibration for tests to be performed.
Maintain inventory control of area tooling and consumables.
Perform or provide assistance and guidance for duties supporting customer aircraft.
Assist the Supervisor in promoting and tracking departmental continuous improvement objectives.
Interface with internal and external customers, responding to needs and providing results.
Ensure area safety and encourage technicians to develop safety improvements continuously.
Support revision and development of area Standard Operating Procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.