Metrologist

Alutiiq, LLC; Mississippi; On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement

Paid leave

Job summary

Alutiiq, LLC in Mississippi is seeking a Laboratory Metrologist to supervise Metrology Technicians and ensure compliance with NASA standards at John C. Stennis Space Center. Candidates must demonstrate expertise in at least two measurement areas and have a minimum of five years experience in metrology. The position includes developing and validating technical procedures and ensuring high standards of quality assurance and safety.

Successful candidates will also benefit from a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in at least 2 measurement areas.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and professional communication skills.
• Working knowledge of measurement uncertainty principles.

Responsibilities

• Assign work priorities and approve PTO requests.
• Ensure compliance with NASA-STD-8739.12.
• Develop and validate technical procedures for metrology activities.

Skills

Dimensional

Flow

Pressure

Electrical

Force/Torque

Mass

Microsoft Office Suite

Technical communication

Education

Five years minimum experience in metrology or related field

Associate degree in Metrology or Electronics

Tools

MetCal automated calibration routines

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW AND PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):

McCallie Associates Inc, a subsidiary of Alutiiq, LLC is excited to offer an incredible opportunity for a dynamic Laboratory Metrologist to join our team and support the NASA Laboratory Services Contract at John C. Stennis Space Center. The Laboratory Metrologist is the first line supervisor for Metrology Technicians in their respective laboratory and provides guidance and leadership to subordinates based on organizational goals and company policy. The Laboratory Metrologist interprets, executes, and recommends modifications to organizational policies and operates with a moderate degree of independence under established policies and procedures with supervision from the Measurement Standards and Calibration Laboratory (MS&CL) Manager. The Laboratory Metrologist receives initial instructions, equipment requirements, and advice from the MS&CL Manager and/or Sr. Metrologist as needed. The Laboratory Metrologist solves practical problems encountered in fields of specialization. The Laboratory Metrologist develops and validates technical procedures and related activities including prioritizing and assigning work tasks to support established goals. Maintains contact with MS&CL Manager routinely and has routine interface with Sr. Metrologist and customers or their representatives.

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.
• Assists 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.
• And all other duties as assigned.

Pay Rate: 60,000 to $70,000 Annually

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated expertise / proficient knowledge in at least 2 of the following measurement 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.

Afognak Native Corporation and Afognak's direct and indirect subsidiaries, partnerships, joint ventures and affiliates to include Alutiiq, LLC; Afognak Commercial Group, LLC; Alutiiq Professional Consulting, LLC; and each of their respective domestic and foreign, direct and indirect subsidiaries, partnerships, joint ventures and affiliates are equal opportunity employers that do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws (collectively, "Protected Status").

Our full range of benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability protection, life insurance, prescription coverage, voluntary benefits, paid leave, and 401(k) retirement. Positions covered by the McNamara O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), Davis-Bacon Act (DBA), or a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), or Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will comply with the statute or CBA requirements as well as other client-customer contract requirements (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). For more information, please visit our Company's Career page.