Janicki Industries is an innovative, family-owned aerospace company located at the foot of the Cascades. We focus on engineering and manufacturing complex projects for companies in the aerospace, defense, and space industries. We are looking for a Director of Metrology to join our growing team.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

This position is located on-site in Hamilton, Washington State.

The Director of Metrology is responsible for enterprise level oversight of metrology technologies and continuous improvement, as well as providing high level technical guidance for programs company-wide.

The following essential job functions are performed as the Director of Metrology:

• Develop, improve, and maintain standards for metrology best practices and training
• Manage development and/or revision of process documentation
• Manage 2-3 direct reports within the Metrology Lab group
• Provides feedback on designs and drawings for manufacturability, measurement, and specification compliance
• Identifies opportunities for process improvement in both manufacturing, inspection, and design standards
• Champions quality standards
• Communicates changes to best practices
• Customer interactions
• Identifies areas of improvement for the metrology team and manage initiatives to completion
• Proactive about seeking and exploring new technologies
• Challenges convention to foster innovative thinking
• Reviews and ensures internal standards and customer requirements are being followed
• Shall, at all times, demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors
• Must be at work on time and maintain good attendance. This is a condition of employment and is an essential function of the job
• Performs other duties as assigned

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required).  Janicki will assist with gaining this access once employed. Special Access Program or other Government Access Requirements are mandatory for this position and requires candidate agreed to enter a Continuous Evaluation program.

QUALIFICATIONS

MUST BE U.S. CITIZEN OR LEGAL PERMANENT RESIDENT FOR THIS POSITION. 

Due to our ITAR and EAR regulations, applicants must be a US Citizen or of Legal Permanent Resident Status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b (a) (3).

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Technical degree required
• Minimum 5 years of metrology related work experience
• Ability to read and understand blue-prints and / or CAD models
• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software is required
• Proficiency with Spatial Analyzer is preferred; other inspection software suites may be helpful
• Computer coding skills are desirable
• In-depth knowledge of GD&T
• Must be willing and able to obtain a government issued security clearance

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Salary range for this role is between $100,000 and $150,000, plus discretionary bonus, 401(k) matching, vacation, and health benefits. Employees can also receive additional pay for off-shifts. The range provided is Janicki’s estimate of the base compensation for this role. Actual amount offered will be based on job-related and non-discriminatory factors such as experience, location, education, training, skills, and abilities

Not sure that you’ll be the perfect fit for this role? You should still apply! We’ll review your application for other opportunities. We are always on the lookout for talented people!

Janicki Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Janicki Industries does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, veteran/military service status, or any other legally protected status.  Janicki is proud to be a military friendly employer.

Applicants or employees wishing to view a copy of Janicki Industries’ Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (360) 404-1997.

As a federal government contractor and a recipient of federal funding, Janicki is required to abide by federal drug testing requirements (including preemployment drug testing for cannabis). Additionally, because of Janicki’s work on aerospace products and the high volume of safety sensitive positions, Janicki takes the safety of its employees very seriously and requires that employees pass a preemployment drug test prior to starting employment.