Metrology and Quality Systems Laboratory Manager

Carlex Glass Manufacturing; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlex Glass Manufacturing in Nashville, TN seeks a Senior Quality Lab Lead to direct product and process testing, calibration, and data-driven improvements. You will coordinate people, equipment, and methods to ensure compliance with regulatory and customer expectations.

Key qualifications include Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent, Tier 1 automotive lab leadership experience, SolidWorks proficiency, and ISO 9001/IATF 16949 auditor credentials. On-site role in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Certified Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent quality certification.
• Experience in Tier 1 automotive lab management or similar quality leadership.
• Advanced knowledge of SolidWorks for part design evaluation.
• Auditor credentials for ISO 9001 and IATF 16949.

Responsibilities

• Direct product and process testing to meet standards and customer specifications.
• Plan, assign, and prioritize daily lab work with available resources.
• Own calibration and preventive maintenance for lab instruments.
• Lead GD&T-based dimensional inspection and validation.
• Turn test results into actionable reports for stakeholders.
• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System and audits.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives grounded in data.
• Develop process test methods and revise controlled documents.

Skills

Leadership

Project coordination

Data analysis

Communication

Quality mindset

Education

Six Sigma Black Belt

ASQ CQE

IATF 16949 Internal Auditor Training

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

A day in the labLead a high-accuracy quality laboratory where measurement, compliance, and data-driven decisions guide product excellence. You’ll coordinate people, equipment, and methods to ensure every test and inspection stands up to regulatory and customer expectations.What you will doRegulatory & Testing Oversight: Direct product and process testing to meet applicable standards and customer specifications.Laboratory Assignments: Plan, assign, and prioritize daily lab work while balancing resources to hit commitments.Calibration & Equipment Maintenance: Own calibration programs and preventive maintenance for gauges, instruments, and lab assets.Dimensional Inspection & GD&T: Lead precision measurements and apply GD&T practices to verify conformance.Data Analysis & Reporting: Turn test and inspection results into clear conclusions and actionable reports.Quality Systems & Audits: Maintain and improve the quality management system and support internal/external audits.Continuous Improvement: Champion ongoing process improvements grounded in facts and data.Process Test Methods & Documentation: Assist in developing process test methods and revising controlled documents.Required QualificationsEducationExperience & CredentialsSoft SkillsPreferred QualificationsSix Sigma Black Belt or other quality-related certification (e.g., ASQ CQE, CQM) for driving data-based improvements.Prior experience in Tier 1 automotive lab management or a similar quality leadership role.Advanced knowledge of 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks) to assist with part design evaluations and gauge design and/or validation.Auditor Credentials for ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 (internal auditor training/certifications).