Manager, Test Laboratory Operations
- Location
- Redmond, WA, US
- Workplace
- On-site
- Compensation
- $130k – $160k
About this role
Rocketdyne in Redmond, WA. fabricates in-space propulsion products for various space applications. Products include monopropellant, bipropellant, electrical thruster, and propulsion system integration. We are seeking a motivated team member to join our team to manage our Test Lab. In this role, you will be overseeing a facility that exposes hardware to vibration testing, thermal cycle testing, and hot fire testing in vacuum chambers.
Essential Functions:
- Ensure facility is available to support the needs of the business and necessary throughput.
- Lead a staff of test engineering, data analysts, and test technicians who operate and maintain the facility.
- Coordinate all training activities for test personnel to ensure there is sufficient bench strength to support necessary testing activities.
- Be responsible for the overall budget of the facility that includes all maintenance items, necessary coolants and pump oils, commodities, and necessary contractor work needed for facility modifications.
- Provide inputs and plans for capital investment of the facility. Lead all capital projects to completion.
- Implement improvements to increase efficiency and expand overall capabilities.
- Working with internal customers to ensure staff and resource assignments align with delivery goals for the business.
- Ensure proper documentation is maintained throughout the facility.
- Support and maintain all Emergency Response and Process Safety Management (PSM) programs
- Work with EH&S to ensure facility maintains compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 2 years’ experience leading technical teams.
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Technical background with the ability to understand fluid systems (gaseous and liquid)
- Background and knowledge of fluid system components (pumps, manual and pneumatic valves, cooling towers, chillers, etc.)
- Strong oral and written communication skills to interact effectively with leadership representing the test facility.
- Ability to work effectively in teams.
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