Technical Supervisor Of Metrology & Test Equipment

Date Posted:

2024-03-13

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MA101: Andover MA 350 Lowell St Essex 350 Lowell Street Essex, Andover, MA, 01810 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Seeking a motivated 1st shift Technical Supervisor for Metrology & Test Equipment Maintenance at Raytheon.

In this role the candidate will be responsible for scheduling equipment repairs, test station calibrations, and preventative maintenance across multiple manufacturing test platforms and programs. The candidate will leverage communication skills through daily interaction with other cross-business teams to meet organizational and program goals and objectives. Ensuring safety, cost, quality, and delivery commitments while at the same time identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities are critical criteria for this position.

The department supports the maintenance, repair, and calibration of over 450 test platforms across numerous production manufacturing programs. The suite of test stations serviced includes mixed signal, in-circuit test, power, RF, vibration, and thermal capabilities, among others. In addition, the department partners with operations and engineering groups to deliver technical engineering solutions across all Test Equipment functions.

This is a full-time onsite position located in Andover, Massachusetts.

Responsibilities to Anticipate:

• Candidate will lead 1st shift activities with minimal supervision, supporting Test Equipment maintenance, repair, and calibration activities in specific factory area(s)

• Will manage a team of 10 or less calibration technicians within a collective bargaining unit (union) through troubleshooting faults in automated and semi-automated Test Equipment including circuit board testers, functional testers, and complex test stations

• Troubleshoot, including repair of commercial off the shelf (COTS) Test Equipment and highly complex production test stations, often to the component level

• Provide high quality, on-time communication and coordination with leadership teams across all shifts

• Responsibilities also include: workforce planning and forecasting, employee training, time and attendance tracking, capital planning, control of overhead expenses and ensuring the enforcement of company policies and procedures

• Successful candidates will be capable of multi-tasking, motivating a team of represented employees, prioritizing and implementing complex maintenance and repair activities.

Basic Qualifications:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.

• 5 years of experience in repair/calibration of test measurement or diagnostic equipment

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understands basic management approaches such as work scheduling, prioritizing, coaching and process execution

• Ability to use common Windows-based computer software, such as Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint), online browser-based tools, and e-mail

• Experience leading a team in repair/calibration test measurement or diagnostic equipment

• Ability to use and apply mechanical and electrical schematics, drawings, and diagnostic tools to isolate and repair Test Equipment and station faults

• Familiarity with IndySoft calibration management software

• Experience with ISO 17025 and ANSI Z540 metrology standards

• Experience using common troubleshooting tools such as oscilloscopes, DMMs, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, counters, signal generators

• Prior supervisory experience with represented (union) employees

• Understanding of metrics related to equipment uptime, including how to report them using tools such as Excel, Microsoft Power BI, KPIs, or other mechanisms.

What We Offer:
Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.

The salary range for this role is 77,000 USD - 163,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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