Lab Lead - Aerospace

Company: Acara Solutions
Location: Torrance
Posted on: January 20, 2023

Job Description:

Acara Solutions is seeking a talented Lab Manager to join our client's team in Torrance CA. This will be a Temp-Hire position.
Our client is mission-focused and agile. Our client designs and builds cutting-edge, high-powered microwave (HPM) systems. Qualified candidates will have at least 3 years of Lab Management experience. The ideal candidate will have experience with electronics testing calibration and implementing calibration schedules. In this role, you will autonomously manage routine inspection,testing, maintenance, and repair of instruments and manufacturing equipment. You will also be responsible for collaborating with the supply chain organization to set up recurring contracts for calibration needs.
The pay range is between $39.00- $42.00 p/hr. DOE.
JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Maintain and improve calibration processes and select vendors for recurring calibration support
• Manage calibration schedule adherence for electronics test equipment and tools
• Optimizing downtime to maintain production and engineering schedule needs
• Communicate schedules and blockers proactively to key stakeholders
• Complete any calibration work that can be accomplished in-house and troubleshoot as necessary
• Lead the selection, implementation, and migration of all assets into the tool/equipment management system
• Responsible for the ESD, calibration, FOD and safety compliance in the engineering lab and manufacturing environments
• Accountable for always maintaining safe and organized work areas and supporting company EHS initiatives
• Support the companies tool control methods
• Manage ESD compliance testing and documentation
• Collaborate with engineering in new equipment implementation
• Work with the industrial engineering team to maintain tool control processes and chit usage
• Historical record keeping
• Operate in accordance with Quality, Health, Environment, and Safety guidelines, and instructions and help create guidelines where required
  REQUIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
  
  • Experience with RF testing equipment and ESD compliance
  • Experience creating and maintaining calibration systems, as well as vendor selection
  • Lockout Tagout knowledge and be able to demonstrate the use of
  • Experience in lean methodologies
  • Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills
  • Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in electronic test calibration or maintenance
  • Ability to use a pallet jack and lift boxes of various weights and sizes
  • Must have a minimum High School Diploma or GED
  • Must have the ability to work with standard laboratory test equipment
  • U.S. Citizenship or Green Card under U.S. Government ITAR compliance requirements
  • Must be Vaccinated against CV-19
  • Shift: Monday - Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. (OT some evenings and weekends)
    PREFERRED SKILLS:
    
    • AS9100 knowledge and audit experience
    • Proven ability to manage and lead change
    • Aerospace/Defense experience (preferably in new product introduction)
    • Strong written and oral communication skills
    • Collaborative; capable of working with various functions in an organization
    • Organized; comfortable working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
    • ESD compliance
    • Experience creating and maintaining calibration systems
    • Lockout Tagout knowledge and demonstration of the use
    • 5+ years of experience in electronic test calibration or maintenance
    • AS9100 knowledge and audit experience
    • Aerospace/Defense experience
      If you are interested in this Lab Manager in Torrance, CA then please click APPLY NOW.For other opportunities available at Acara Solutions go to www.acarasolutions.com.If you have questions about this role, please contact Lanee' Davis, at (949) 600-0313 or davisL@acarasolutions.com

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