Metrology & Test Equipment Services Lab Manager

Location: Huntsville, Alabama

Job ID: JR2026524032

Category: Security Clearance

Role Type: Onsite

Post Date: Sept. 17, 2026

About the Position

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The Boeing Company is looking for a Metrology & Test Equipment Services Lab Manager to join our team in Huntsville, AL.

Metrology and Test Equipment Services (MATES) provides a full spectrum of test asset and metrology services and support for internal customers and products through all phases of the product lifecycle. MATES is part of Boeing Test & Evaluation. Services include: test asset selection and use, acquisition, allocation, resource and lifecycle management, calibration/certification for over 45,000 dimensional/optics, electrical/electronic and mechanical/physical measurement and test assets, sourcing management, measurement solutions, repair & maintenance, and specialized test services.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of metrology engineers, technicians, and test asset management focal(s) as a part of Metrology and Test Equipment Services (MATES)
• Work closely with business partners, defense & space/satellite programs, and MATES leadership team
• Provide lab oversight and approval of technical approaches
• Respond to production and customer-related issues
• Lead initiatives to influence cross-functional improvements
• Actively manage lab operations using established Safety, Quality, Cost, and Delivery metrics
• Responsible for coaching, counseling, mentoring, and providing developmental opportunities and job assignments to enhance employee performance and expand capabilities

Requirements

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
• Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross-functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership”
• Experience with metrology
• Experience building strong business partner relationships
• Willing to travel domestically as needed

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance or higher (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
• 3+ years of experience managing projects
• 3+ years of experience in metrology
• 3+ years of experience in quality and/or lab management
• 3+ years of experience in collaborative problem-solving and building lasting relationships & proficiency in written and verbal communication
• Experience leading teams in a formal and/or informal leadership role
• Experience working within the international quality standard ISO/IEC 17025:2017

We Offer

• Competitive salary range: $141,100 - $190,900
• Relocation assistance based on candidate eligibility
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and more
• Generous company match to your 401(k)
• Industry-leading tuition assistance program
• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• Up to $10,000 gift match for supporting nonprofit organizations

About the Company

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 02, 2026

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