Manager, Test Engineering - Everest Consultants, Inc.

Title: Manager, Test Engineering
Location: Inglewood, CA 90302
Duration: Permanent / FTE
Salary: $100K $150K

Defense contractor involved with product development and manufacturing of various systems for military aerospace and vehicles in the Los Angeles International Airport area. With a 60+ year foundation, our client supports all branches of the Department of Defense and allies around the globe on an array of programs and platforms. We support many military prime contractors including Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and Raytheon.

Purpose:
This role oversees daily operation of the Test Engineering Department and reports to the Director of Engineering/Production Test Department. This includes, but is not limited to directing personnel, managing administrative functions, process improvements for efficiency, controlling test schedules, coordinating test equipment. Collaborate with internal and external customers to ensure timely execution of contractual obligations.

Job Duties:
" Interviewing, hiring, training and mentoring personnel.
" Develop subordinates' skills, encourage growth and mentor future leadership.
" Manage personnel regarding performance and evaluations.
" Analyze and resolve work problems and utilize collaboration for resolving problems, to include direct reports.
" Create a culture that reflects MEC Vision and Values.
" Support goals and initiatives of MEC leadership.
" Manage test equipment, support equipment, and personnel in support of on time delivery.
" Interface with other departments to ensure customer order deadlines are met.
" Analyze and plan work force and equipment utilization, space requirements and workflow.
" Make recommendations to improve test methods, performance, equipment and quality of product.
" Interface with test manager on ATP and RCCA processes.
" Maintain a safe, clean and organized work environment.
" Review and approve Test plans and procedures.
" Develop, Monitor and maintain department metrics.
" Maintain department budge.

Job Requirements:
" Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) or 4-6 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferably in the aerospace or military industry.
" Ability to read and interpret documents such as test specifications, drawings, test plans, Acceptance Test Procedures, and equipment operating and maintenance instructions.
" Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
" Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
" Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
" Ability to deal with problems involving variables in standardized situations.
" Basic skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access). MS 365 and TEAMS

Maintain awareness and understanding of documents published in the QMS Library, with specific competency on the following:
o Wl-002 Training
o Wl-003 Retention of Records c. Wl-007 Parking
o Wl-010 Company Badge Policy Wl-011 Visitor Control
o Wl-016 Uniform Issuance Policy
o Wl-100 Timekeeping and Labor Charging h. Wl-401 Digital Data Control
o Wl-404 Engineering Change Request (ECR)
o Wl-406 Engineering Change Notice k. Wl-408 Test Incident/Failure Report
o Wl-409 ATP Validation and Approval
o Wl-412 Redline of Engineering Documentation n. Wl-414 Tool Design Process
o Wl-417 Test Equipment Preventive Maintenance Process p. Wl-500 Operations Process Control
o Wl-501 Calibration and Periodic Inspection p. Wl-502 Tool Control
o Wl-506 Age-Sensitive Material s.Wl-507 Foreign Object Elimination
o Wl-522 Process and Handling of Customer/Gov't Property. u. Corrective Action Wl-801
o Wl-804 Document Change Notice (DCN)
o Wl-810 Quality Control Inspection Process x. Wl-811 Control of Non-Conforming Material
o Wl-812 Product Identification and Traceability
o Wl-824 Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) Control Wl-830 Processing Critical items (CSI/CAI)

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. All applicants must be "U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR, as defined: a U.S. Citizen, a lawful permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee.

The following benefits are offered for this position: medical, dental, & vision insurance, short-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Everest Consultants is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal civil rights laws.#IND