Metrology Lab Lead, Calibration & Automation Expert

Quest Global

Windsor Locks (CT)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 115,000

Full time

15 hours ago

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401(k)

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Job summary

Quest Global is seeking a Metrology Engineer for an on-site role in Windsor Locks, CT. You will lead calibration operations, troubleshoot complex metrology issues, and develop procedures to ensure compliance with standards.

The role emphasizes automation, continuous improvement, and mentorship of technicians. Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 5 years of metrology or laboratory exposure, with ISO/IEC 17025 or similar standards familiarity.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering and minimum 5 years experience.
Experience in metrology, calibration, instrumentation, measurement systems, or laboratory operations.
Working knowledge of calibration principles, measurement science, uncertainty analysis, and standards such as ISO/IEC 17025 or ANSI/NCSL Z540.3.
Experience developing and maintaining technical procedures, work instructions, engineering documentation, and technical reports.
Experience troubleshooting laboratory equipment, instrumentation, and automated measurement systems with strong analytical, problem-solving and root cause investigations.
Demonstrated ability to lead continuous improvement and automation initiatives, mentor technicians, collaborate across functional organizations, and manage multiple priorities independently.
Must have flow/fluid/thermo metrology and gases experience with dimensional measurement.

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership and engineering support for the Metrology Laboratory, including calibration operations, troubleshooting, and resolution of complex metrology issues.
Develop, review, revise, and maintain calibration procedures, technical documentation, engineering instructions, and work instructions.
Support the maintenance, qualification, validation, and continuous improvement of laboratory equipment and measurement systems while ensuring calibration processes comply with quality and regulatory requirements.
Lead and support laboratory automation initiatives, including evaluation, implementation, testing, and validation of automated calibration processes and equipment.
Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to improve laboratory efficiency, equipment availability, calibration throughput, and operational effectiveness.
Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and knowledge transfer to metrology technicians while documenting critical technical knowledge and laboratory processes.
Prepare technical reports, engineering analyses, and status updates; participate in reviews, audits, and cross-functional activities; coordinate with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Test Engineering, Quality, and other teams.