Engineering Lab Supervisor
Are you looking to expand and develop your skills? Do you have a passion for aerospace, enjoy being hands-on for developing engineering tests, working cross-functionally, leading projects and teams within a manufacturing environment? We are looking for a skilled and technically savvy individual to be our Engineering Lab Supervisor. You will have a diverse background and a passion for problem solving!
Your day-to-day may look like:
**Must be authorized to work in the U.S.**
**This position requires either a US Person (as defined in applicable export regulations) or a non-US person who is eligible to obtain required export authorization**
We are the perfect sized organization where you can make a difference and see your work come to life! We need a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude to help position our company for new growth and improved social responsibility. AvtechTyee believes that in-person interactions are necessary to support and drive innovation, productivity, cross-functional collaboration, effective communication, team cohesion, and employee engagement. Working on site at the facility is required.
Since 1958 AvtechTyee has been a leader in the design, development, and manufacture of electronic systems and structural parts for the aerospace industry, with a focus in Communications, Power Lighting and Control, Electro-Mechanical, Switches and Connectors, Indicators, and Rods and Struts. AvtechTyee’ s products are flying onboard 42 aircraft types within the air transport, regional commuter, and business jet sectors, serving 450 customers in 49 countries of the world. AvtechTyee manufactures a large range of Tie Rods, Push-Pull Rods, and Control Rods assemblies in Aluminum, Titanium, or Stainless Steel and our composite strut design combines lightweight composite materials with AvtechTyee’s proprietary insert. AvtechTyee can design a customized rod to fit any aerospace application. Our versatility in supporting aerospace electronics requirements ranges from the custom design and manufacturing of complex power supplies to complete Digital Audio Systems. The innovative design teams at AvtechTyee help anchor our competitive edge in this industry as we offer a broad range of system solutions and a proven ability to design, certify and manufacture equipment requiring electrical, mechanical, optical and software capabilities.
AvtechTyee is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act. AvtechTyee is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our application process as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact the Human Resources Department at 425-249-5290.
Your day-to-day may look like:
- Plan, direct and communicate all activities and personnel associated with the engineering lab. Manage and maintain all lab equipment and facilities. Recommend new capital for productivity gains. Communicate plans and status to management.
- Attends meetings for work-loading and project status.
- Performs troubleshooting and general diagnostic testing using typical electronics lab equipment.
- Prepares test equipment justifications and material request forms.
- Captures relevant data and facilitates generation of test reports.
- Collaborates with engineering to interpret product test requirements.
- Develops test plans in compliance with DO-160 for certification of aerospace products.
- Orchestrates test programs among internal and external resources to complete on schedule and budget.
- Prepares workload and project schedules.
- Schedules and administers tester fabrication for in plant use and customer orders.
- Develops, maintains and trains technicians on lab test procedures, job functions and new skills.
- Actively drive continuous improvement; develop and execute ideas for enhanced efficiency, productivity, and cost savings
- Troubleshoot and resolve operational and lab analytical issues.
- Initiate ideas and solutions to enhance lab equipment performance and reliability.
- Coordinate and communicate all activities and recorded data with engineering team in clear manner.
- Actively suggest ideas for process improvements and cost savings (improve time, reduce waste, etc.)
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Associate's degree or higher in Electronics or graduate of relevant technical school
- 5+ years of practical experience in the planning and execution of DO-160 testing
- 2+ years of progressive experience supervising technical staff
- Experience with DO-160 and MIL-STD testing and environmental testing
- Proven experience in a manufacturing environment and/or in an R&D testing center
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office software package.
- Experience in manufacturing processes such as assembly and avionics, engineering lab equipment.
- Strong initiative to learn.
- Ability to work with all types of mechanical test equipment.
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
- Ability to work with little supervision, adapt to changes and to instruct or lead other personnel.
- Experience with ASTM structures standards strongly preferred.
**Must be authorized to work in the U.S.**
**This position requires either a US Person (as defined in applicable export regulations) or a non-US person who is eligible to obtain required export authorization**
We are the perfect sized organization where you can make a difference and see your work come to life! We need a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude to help position our company for new growth and improved social responsibility. AvtechTyee believes that in-person interactions are necessary to support and drive innovation, productivity, cross-functional collaboration, effective communication, team cohesion, and employee engagement. Working on site at the facility is required.
Since 1958 AvtechTyee has been a leader in the design, development, and manufacture of electronic systems and structural parts for the aerospace industry, with a focus in Communications, Power Lighting and Control, Electro-Mechanical, Switches and Connectors, Indicators, and Rods and Struts. AvtechTyee’ s products are flying onboard 42 aircraft types within the air transport, regional commuter, and business jet sectors, serving 450 customers in 49 countries of the world. AvtechTyee manufactures a large range of Tie Rods, Push-Pull Rods, and Control Rods assemblies in Aluminum, Titanium, or Stainless Steel and our composite strut design combines lightweight composite materials with AvtechTyee’s proprietary insert. AvtechTyee can design a customized rod to fit any aerospace application. Our versatility in supporting aerospace electronics requirements ranges from the custom design and manufacturing of complex power supplies to complete Digital Audio Systems. The innovative design teams at AvtechTyee help anchor our competitive edge in this industry as we offer a broad range of system solutions and a proven ability to design, certify and manufacture equipment requiring electrical, mechanical, optical and software capabilities.
AvtechTyee is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act. AvtechTyee is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our application process as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact the Human Resources Department at 425-249-5290.
Department: Engineering
This is a management position
This is a full time position