Metrologist

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs normal first line supervisor tasks including, but not limited to, assigning work priorities, approving PTO requests, approving time sheets, recommending awards and/or disciplinary action, and fostering technician growth by coaching/mentoring/training direct reports.
• Ensures compliance to NASA-STD-8739.12 and plans, organizes, and coordinates the activities of personnel involved in the rework and calibration of Inspection, Measurement and Test Equipment (M&TE) traceable to the International System of Units (SI). Establishes and maintains schedules that are consistent with work requests, budget, and time constraints.
• Maintains awareness of progress being made on assignments and keeps MS&CL Manager, customers, and Program Management (when required) informed on the status of all phases of laboratory operations.
• Affords assistance in evaluating capital equipment requirements, makes recommendations for procurement, compiles data and justifications as needed and routinely communicates needs to the MS&CL Manager.
• Interfaces with customers as needed to enhance communication, planning, and coordination of task requested.
• Provides independent judgment and evaluation of solutions to technical problems associated with metrology activities and conducts and/or directs more complex technical tasks associated with lab and field operations. Approves standard operating and calibration procedures and trains personnel as required.
• Maintains and assures compliance with Quality Assurance, Safety, company policies and procedures.
• Develops training plans for cross training and technician development.
• Evaluates performance and provides feedback to technician. Tracks technician measurement area proficiencies.
• Performs duties of Metrology Technician on an as needed basis to achieve established metrics.
• Conducts technical procedure validation and review; approves technical procedures.
• Conducts measurement uncertainty analysis and uncertainty budgets under the supervision of the Sr. Metrologist and/or MS&CL Manager.
• Performs reverse trace analysis as directed and under the supervision of the Sr. Metrologist and/or MS&CL Manager.
• Identifies and implements continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintains current knowledge on metrology industry best practices and continuously expands metrology knowledge development in all measurement disciplines.

Requirements

• Demonstrated expertise / proficient knowledge in at least 2 of the following measurements areas: Dimensional, Flow, Pressure, Electrical, Force/Torque, Mass.
• Management will have selection discretion, professional experience in metrology and business along with specialized training commensurate with assignment should be considered.
• Demonstrated leadership ability or potential and professional communication skills are required.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite of applications.
• Five (5) years minimum experience in metrology or related field.
• Must be competent in developing, modifying, and writing calibration methods and procedures.
• Working knowledge of measurement uncertainty principles and measurement traceability.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a NASA PIV badge.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Associate degree in Metrology or Electronics.
• Familiarity with computer programming.
• Proficiency in developing, modifying, and evaluating MetCal automated calibration routines.