Lead Calibration Engineer - Metrology & Lab Operations

TE Connectivity; Tijuana; On-site; MXN 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

TE Connectivity is seeking a Calibration Engineer to lead the plant's Calibration Laboratory, ensuring calibration integrity, traceability, and compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.

The role combines technical metrology, operational leadership, and continuous improvement to support manufacturing and quality objectives while promoting safety and accountability within the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum 3 years in Calibration, Metrology, Quality Engineering, or Lab Management in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of calibration systems and measurement uncertainty concepts.
• Experience managing calibration databases and programs.
• Demonstrated leadership supervising technical personnel.
• Intermediate to advanced English proficiency; written and verbal.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and project management skills.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the daily operation of the Calibration Laboratory.
• Ensure all measuring and test equipment are calibrated and controlled per procedures and standards.
• Administer and improve the Calibration Management System with traceability to national/international standards.
• Coordinate internal and external calibration activities and optimize resources.
• Provide guidance in metrology, calibration methods, and equipment capability.
• Supervise and develop laboratory personnel to high performance levels.
• Support manufacturing, quality, engineering, and operations with calibration services.
• Develop KPIs related to calibration compliance, efficiency, and availability.
• Ensure compliance with quality management systems and industry regulations.
• Support audits related to calibration, metrology, and measurement systems.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives for process efficiency and cost reduction.
• Promote safety culture and environmental health and safety compliance.
• Collaborate with external calibration suppliers to ensure service quality.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Project management

Metrology

Calibration

Quality engineering

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

TE Connectivity is seeking a Calibration Engineer to lead the plant's Calibration Laboratory, ensuring calibration integrity, traceability, and compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.

The role combines technical metrology, operational leadership, and continuous improvement to support manufacturing and quality objectives while promoting safety and accountability within the team.