Lead Field Service Technician (Bothell, WA)

Since 2018, Elevate Aircraft Seating has been enhancing the passenger experience through innovative aircraft seat design and manufacturing. With locations in California, Washington, and Germany we are guided by creativity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to quality.

We are looking for a skilled Lead Field Service Technician to join our team in Huntington Beach, CA. This is an on-site position based in Huntington Beach, CA. We value teamwork, inclusivity, and continuous professional development, and we offer competitive benefits along with opportunities for growth.

JOB SUMMARY

The Lead Field Service Technician is responsible for providing on-site support at Boeing FAL for Elevate Aircraft Seating. The Lead Field Service Technician provides technical support to The Boeing Company and various airline customers during the build of an aircraft specific to installation issues, damaged parts, reworking pickups, cosmetic defects and any customer relations issues. The position requires sound technical judgment and problem-solving skills to generate innovative solutions and to adapt to failures and issues. This position will work under general supervision and reports to the Product Support Manager.

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES - Essential Functions (Other duties and projects may be assigned or requested.)
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Serves customers by providing on-site support to Boeing and airline customers during the build of an aircraft specific to installation issues, damaged parts, reworking pickups, and cosmetic defects.
• Performs rework in the areas of receiving, BFE, factory and flight line relating to all Boeing built Aircraft's. Ensuring that all rework preformed at Boeing adheres to Elevate Aircraft Seating drawing and specific rework instructions.
• Handles moderately complex issues themself and refers highly complex issues to the Product Support Manager.
• Reworks and stamps pickups on all seat class types written by Boeing and airline customers during the build of the aircraft.
• Replaces and troubleshoots faulty electronic components and other damaged parts, adjusting misaligned panels and trim pieces, and provides assistance to Boeing seat installation team.
• Sustains a high-quality level of workmanship at all times.
• Responds promptly to all communication and maintains good rapport with Boeing personnel and customers.
• Follows Elevate Aircraft Seating and Boeing safety guidelines or processes.
• Submits part order requests and understands the POA / SOA process at Boeing and Elevate Aircraft Seating.
• Escorts Elevate Aircraft Seating guests and/or technicians safely around Boeing facilities.
• Attends Boeing’s daily stand-up/tie-in meeting.
• Adheres to Boeing and Elevate Aircraft Seating’s training requirements that relate to Flight line, Safety and other course overviews throughout the year.
• Coordinates verbally with QA's, Engineers, Product Support Manager, Technicians and other key Boeing and Elevate Aircraft Seating personnel on a daily basis.
• Contribute to team effort by accompli