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Metrology & Test Equipment Services Lab Manager

Seattle, Washington Job ID JR2026511144 Category Engineering Leadership Role Type Onsite Post Date Jun. 01, 2026
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Test and Evaluation (BT&E) is seeking a Metrology & Test Equipment Services Lab Manager to join our team in Seattle, WA. The manager will have responsibility for the core Metrology Engineering team supporting all labs and engineering disciplines throughout the Pacific Northwest. This position is based in Seattle, WA with occasional travel to Auburn, WA; Renton, WA; Everett, WA; and Portland, OR required.  

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 BT&E. 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.

MATES is comprised of engineers, technicians and administrative personnel who support Boeing programs, business units and external/government customers by providing best value test asset management and metrology services through all phases of the product lifecycle. We are responsible and accountable to meet or exceed the safety, quality, cost, and delivery performance expectations established in customer negotiated service agreements.

What is metrology? Metrology is the science of measurement. It establishes an unbroken chain of traceability for the measurement & test equipment (M&TE) on the factory floor or in the lab, allowing it to be referenced to higher levels of measurements back to the original definition of the international system of units (SI Units). Boeing relies on traceable M&TE to ensure that our manufacturing processes, research & technology, and test & evaluation activities are repeatable and reproducible.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Lead a team of metrology engineers as a part of MATES

  • Establish rapport with, and serve as primary point of contact for key business partners

  • Collaborate with peers across the enterprise, and the MATES leadership team

  • Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches

  • Provide leadership and escalation support for resolution of complex technical issues impacting multiple labs / operational areas

  • Lead initiatives to influence cross-functional improvements

  • Responsible for coaching, counseling, mentoring and providing developmental opportunities and job assignments to enhance employee performance and expand capabilities

  • Conduct routine assessment of operational area compliance with command media

  • Support rotating weekend on-call duty assignment (approx. one weekend every two months)

Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment: To be considered for this position, you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee

  • 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 building strong business partner relationships

  • Proficient utilizing the Microsoft Office Suite

  • Able to stand and walk throughout work shift (6+ hours) as well as carry and lift up to 35 pounds

  • Willing to travel domestically as needed

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 3+ years of experience managing projects

  • 3+ years of experience leading the resolution of complex, technical issues

  • 3+ years of experience in collaborative problem solving, building lasting relationships & proficiency in written and verbal communication

  • Experience leading teams in a formal and/or informal leadership role

  • Experience in quality and/or lab management

  • Experience with metrology

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Shift:

MATES periodically rotates managers in the Northwest to meet business needs and/or career development considerations. Future assignments may be located in any of: Auburn, WA; Renton, WA; Everett, WA; or Portland, OR.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. 

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. 

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. 

Summary Pay Range: $151,300 - $204,700


Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 10, 2026


Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift


Equal Opportunity Employer:

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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