Lead Calibration Technician Supervisor

Socket.dev; Monument (CO); On-site; USD 78,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K matching

Job summary

Jabil is seeking a Lead Metrologist to support calibration activities in a medical device manufacturing environment. You will act as a SME for metrology methodologies, developing and validating calibration processes and coordinating with production and vendors to minimize downtime.

The role requires a physics or engineering background (or military metrology) with experience in ISO 17025, GD&T, and uncertainty analyses. Strong documentation skills and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Physics or Engineering Degree or Military Metrology background.

Responsibilities

• Develops, validates, and performs calibration, maintenance, modification, and testing on IM&TE and process control/manufacturing measuring equipment.
• Maintains records of all IM&TE and process control equipment in compliance with FDA/ISO regulations and procedures.
• Provides guidance and training to technicians on metrology principles and practices.

Skills

Metrology

Uncertainty calculations

GD&T

Calibration management

Documentation

Education

Physics or Engineering Degree

Military Metrology PMEL/TMDE

Tools

Calibration databases

Spreadsheets

Custom programs

Word processing

Job description

At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

How will you make an impact?

This Jabil Lead Metrologist position will work in a medical device manufacturing environment in support of all calibration activities relating to the development, inspection, testing, and production of products and will be a SME for metrology methodologies.

This position will perform tasks such as, but not limited to, developing, validating, and performing calibrations, qualifications, maintenance, modifications, and testing on a wide variety of IM&TE (Inspection, Measurement, and Test Equipment) and process control/manufacturing equipment to establish specifications. Execute IM&TE scheduling, generate calibration reports, coordinate and schedule calibration activities with production, support departments, vendors, and other Jabil facilities to minimize production disruptions and avoid calibration overdue conditions. Also, this person will build, service, modify, and calibrate custom IM&TE from approved drawings using geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) principles.

What will you do?

• Develops, validates, and performs calibration, maintenance, modification, and testing on diverse types of IM&TE and process control/manufacturing measuring equipment

• Conducts uncertainty analysis and test uncertainties calculations

• Completes gauge requests for standard and custom gauges

• Manages inventories of replacements and spare gauges

• Works with quality and engineering to resolve any gauge or drawing discrepancy

• Maintains records of all IM&TE and process control equipment used throughout facility in compliance with FDA/ISO regulations and established procedures

• Ensures timely submission of IM&TE

• Generates status reports from calibration scheduling database and works to minimize late calibrations, notifies affected areas as needed

• Works and coordinates with subcontracted calibration services for both IM&TE shipped off-site and calibrations performed on-site to ensure smooth completion of tasks and that calibration requirements are met. Evaluate, review, and approve calibration documentation to ensure Jabil standards are achieved

• Interacts with all Jabil calibration customers internal and external to facility to resolve and complete various calibration tasks

• Serve as a technical resource on calibration issues, troubleshooting, and training needs both on and off site. Work as required on preventative and corrective actions relating to calibration

• Reviews and evaluates new and existing IM&TE and process control/manufacturing measurement equipment for appropriateness of function, correctness of calibration accuracies and calibration cycle. Issues out of tolerance notification on failed calibration

• Closely works with engineering for the design, modification, and creation of IM&TE to support/improve operations

• Provide guidance and training to other technicians as needed in Metrology principles and practices

• Maintains an organized and clean work environment and assists with improvements and enhancements to the calibration department as needed

• Performs other related duties and special tasks as needed or required

• Know and follow all laws and policies that apply to one's job, and maintain the highest level of professionalism, ethics and compliance always

• Work as needed to resolve and proactively address corrective and preventative actions as they relate to Jabil calibration dept needs

How will you get here?

Physics or Engineering Degree in related field and 2+ years’ experience in accredited calibration laboratory

-or-

Military technical degree in Metrology (PMEL/TMDE), Phys-D school a plus

Note: Related experience and education will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience principles of a calibration program, its purpose and methods

• Extensive experience with ISO 17025 and measurement uncertainty

• Strong knowledge of diverse types of physical / dimensional measurement instrumentation

• Strong knowledge of applied mathematics, applying techniques and formulas to solve measurement problems including a good understanding of basic statistics related to metrology

• Experience with process control instrumentation and production machine calibrations (Time, Temp, RPM, Ect)

• Experience in conducting GR&R studies and uncertainty calculations

• Experience in reading geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) drawings

• Experience addressing and resolving preventive and corrective actions

• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to work and communicate effectively in a team environment

• Sound decision making abilities and understanding of potential impacts

• Demonstrate good teamwork, interpersonal and communication skills

• Must be organized and detail oriented

• Good computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, custom programs, and calibration databases

BENEFITS PACKAGE WITH JABIL

• Competitive base salary

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options

• 401K match

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Paid Time Off

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Life, AD&DDJBL TA - Job Requisition Process Status, and Disability Insurance

• Commuter Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Pet Insurance

• Adoption Assistance

• Annual Merit Increases

• Community Volunteer Opportunity

The pay range for this role is $77,500 - $139,500. Job-related, non-discriminatory factors used to determine the actual offered rate include qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity. The anticipated close date of this job requisition is: September 30, 2026.

As part of the total rewards package, Jabil offers benefits to enhance your health, wealth and resilient self. These include medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; 401(k) retirement plan and employee stock purchase plan; and paid time off.

Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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