At Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), we believe that our strengths are built on our most important resource - our people. Join EBAD and you'll be a part of a team who creates cutting edge technology that will blast us into the future. No other company can match the innovative energetic solutions that we provide. At EBAD you will actively contribute to successful missions putting men, women and satellites into space, and protecting our armed service men and women around the world. If this is the culture and work environment you are seeking, then EBAD is the place for you!
Job Description
EBAD is seeking an Environmental Test Lead reporting to the Senior Manager, Test Lab and based in Moorpark, CA. The Environmental Test Lead is responsible for supervision of the ETL Laboratory Operations which provides engineering and qualification testing services to the Aerospace, Commercial Space to support in house manufacturing.
Roles and Responsibilities:
The Environmental Test Lead will be an integral part of the Test Lab that possess strong technical and supervisory skillsets. This individual will supervise the daily operations of the laboratory and ensure the lab is suitably equipped and staffed to provide quality service to clients. To do so efficiently, the Test Lead must have in-depth understanding of ballistics testing including setup, functioning and report writing and consistently look for ways to implement changes that increase productivity and efficiency in support of continuous improvement.
- Assist in scheduling appropriate test equipment and technicians to support the multiple active testing programs in the laboratory.
- Coordinate and interface on-site with clients to support functional testing and set-ups.
- Review test data and processes for accuracy and the maintenance of a calibration schedule for appropriate laboratory test equipment.
- Ensure the quality of testing services and data produced is maintained at a level that meets or exceeds company and market acceptable standards and will implement improvements as required.
- Ensures monthly completion of the commercial charge-out documentation
- Other duties related to the successful operation and administration of the laboratory as requested by the Laboratory Manager.
- Advises the Laboratory Manager on the recommended purchase of capital equipment and the preparation of capital equipment purchase requisitions (CEP’s) as required.
- Responsible for interfacing and coordinating test scheduling with clients and assisting with set-ups and test support.
- Develops business relationships with PM, PE, DE and Sr. Managers.
- Employee Mentoring Programs.
- Performance Management.
- Ensures that appropriate occupational health & safety practices and corporate compliance initiatives are followed within the laboratory.
- Ensures that all Corporate Compliance initiatives, reports and practices are adhered to.
- Other duties as assigned by the Laboratory Manager.
- Responsible for ensuring that the equipment and the environment at the location are appropriate to maintain a safe work environment.
- Understand the company’s safety & environmental requirements as set out in the safety manual and employee handbook.
- Ensures that the quality of the analytical data produced is maintained at a level that meets or exceeds company and market acceptable standards.
- Assesses the results of QA/QC audits and implement improvements as required.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 years working in a Test Lab Environment, preferably within the Aerospace & Defense industry
- GED or High School Diploma
Compensation:
Salary Range: $75,000-$115,000 per year. Salary is determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.