Metrology Leader

Shape Corp.; Trenton (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Shape Corp. in Ohio seeks a Metrology Lab Leader to develop and manage lab operations, delivering leadership in quality, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction. You will guide CMM Operators and Programmers, train staff on dimensional inspection, and ensure calibration processes meet requirements.

The role emphasizes mentoring, adherence to procedures, and coordinating internal and external metrology services to support accurate measurement and reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a metrology or quality lab.
• Strong knowledge of measurement and calibration processes.
• Ability to train and mentor technicians.
• Experience with quality standards and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to CMM Operators and Programmers.
• Train and develop associates on dimensional inspection and layout results.
• Calibrate and certify inspection equipment for accuracy and compliance.
• Communicate inspection data and reports clearly for proper interpretation.
• Mentor metrology staff and promote adherence to procedures.
• Coordinate third party test lab services as needed.
• Establish and report KPI metrics for calibration and maintenance.
• Staff management and performance evaluations.
• Foster a safe work environment and uphold Health and Safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Training

Quality management

Process improvement

Communication

Staff management

Problem solving

Job description

Position Summary:

Responsible for development and management of the Metrology Lab operations. Provide vision and leadership in the area of quality, continuous improvement and customer satisfaction for the Laboratory.

Essential Job Functions include, but not limited to, the following:

• Provide leadership, direction, and support to CMM Operators and Programmers.
• Train and develop Shape associates and internal customers on the interpretation and understanding of dimensional inspection and layout results.
• Assist with the calibration and certification of process inspection and test equipment to ensure accuracy and compliance with established requirements.
• Effectively communicate inspection data, measurement results, and reports to ensure Shape associates and internal customers understand and can appropriately interpret the results.
• Mentor and develop metrology associates in proper measurement practices, methods, equipment use, and applicable procedures.
• Promote adherence to established metrology procedures, quality standards, and laboratory practices.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the Metrology Laboratory to improve measurement accuracy, efficiency, and customer support.
• Coordinate third party test lab services as needed.
• Foster a safe work environment by implementing Shape's Health and Safety standards.
• Perform daily Top5 meetings and mentor team members on daily expectations.
• Promote Shape core values and systems.
• Facilitate general problem solving activities with the intent of determining corrective and preventive actions.
• Staff Management:
• Conduct timely and complete performance evaluations of direct associates; and ensure timely and complete performance evaluation of associates reporting under your indirect supervision
• Assess subordinates skill sets, current and future development needs and take steps to mentor and develop them appropriately
• Set direction of department and hold individuals accountable to performance standards and strategic objectives
• Create and maintain system metrics and report KPI metrics around calibration, measurement plan, and maintenance.
• Audit current quality systems and processes for compliance.
• Support continuous improvement activities through SES and the improvement idea process
• Coordinate communication / documentation between shifts.
• Identify and train a back-up(s) to manage key tasks when absent.
• Additional functions not specifically outlined in this position description as directed by the leader.