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Job opening: LEAD MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Salary: $86 962 - 113 047 per year
Published at: Sep 23 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Lead Mechanical Engineering Technician in the dimensional verification and analysis area within the organization.

Duties

Serves as Team Lead. Prepares reports and maintain records of work accomplishments and administrative information, as required, and coordinates the preparation, presentation and communication of work-related information to the supervisor. Independently plans, and performs in-depth precision dimensional verification evaluations of aircraft, engine, missile, industrial components that supports the cause of failures and/or to ensure compliance with specified technical data. Practices Air Force philosophy to ensure continuous process improvement and enhance mission performance. Interfaces with Weapon System engineers, technicians, item managers, equipment specialists and other external engineering and scientific personnel to coordinate activities and communications between Production Engineering, Process Engineering, Production, Quality and lab personnel relative to the status and findings of active and inactive projects and evaluations.

Requirements

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • The position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization
  • This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection
  • Employee must maintain current certifications
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • This position may require travel
  • Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position
  • Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period
  • The work requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance
  • Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, 0802- Engineering Technical Series. Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Basic experience that involves drafting, surveying construction estimating, physical science, mathematics, aerospace, architecture, chemicals, electrical or mechanical systems, mining, petroleum, or nuclear systems. AND In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes leading the team in identifying, distributing and balancing workload and tasks among employees in accordance with established workflow, skill level and occupational specialization. Communicating team consensus and recommendations to the supervisor on actions affecting team and individual awards, rewards, and recognition. Analyzes and evaluates manufacturing and repair processes and procedures and develops detailed repair methods to ensure design and data compliance.Provides reports and technical assistance to production and quality assurance personnel to resolve problems which involve measurement discrepancies. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-­grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Ability to lead, plan, organize and direct team members to achieve specific tasks, produce work products and services and meet program and production goals. Knowledge and application of leadership and team building skills and techniques. 2. Knowledge and substantial and extensive understanding of highly complex aerospace metrology engineering concepts, principles and practices. Ability to accomplish rigorous mathematical computations. 3. Extensive knowledge in the science of metrology with respect to dimensional verification and inspection, with the ability to interpret blue print drawings and apply the principles of Geometric and Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) in order to correctly evaluate various engine, aircraft and commodity components to a very high degree of accuracy. Demonstrated ability to research, understand and implement drawing specifications, equipment operational manuals and other required technical data. 4. Working and theoretical knowledge of metrology processes and analyses required for process improvements. Substantial knowledge of dimensional verification and inspection methodology, and component specifications, as well as the operational use of component and maintenance malpractice during depot repair and overhaul. 5. Ability to demonstrate broad-based test and evaluation experience. Experience in a broad range of dimensional verification technology applicable to engine, as well as, aircraft, missile, and accessory design, first-article evaluation, and repair and overhaul processes. Practical experience in related dimensional inspection technical fields including, but not limited to, aerospace, automotive, tooling and fixtures, manufacturing, heat treatment, mechanical systems, chemical industrial/quality, electrical/electronics, metallurgical, and structural. 6. Skill in proficiently maintaining and operating complex metrology lab inspection, test and evaluation equipment. Ability to proactively identify and mitigate equipment failures, suggests improvements, find novel approaches and specify new resources. 7. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to assure that the work of an assigned team is carried out by performing a range of coordinating and supportive duties and responsibilities. Skillful in utilizing a variety of coordinating, coaching, facilitating, consensus-building and planning techniques. Experienced in work methods and knowledge, skills and abilities that act as alternatives to traditional supervision, enabling the team as a whole to deliver improved quality, quantity and timely services and/or work products to their customers. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

  • Address AF Sustainment Center 3001 Staff Drive Tinker AFB, OK 73145 US
  • Name: Total Force Service Center
  • Phone: 1-800-525-0102
  • Email: [email protected]

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