Metrology Leader

Shape Corp.; Trenton (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Shape Corp. in Trenton, AL seeks a Metrology Lab leader to oversee development and management of lab operations, driving quality, continuous improvement and customer satisfaction for the laboratory.

You will lead CMM Operators and Programmers, train staff on dimensional inspection and layout results, and ensure calibration and certification of test equipment for accuracy and compliance. The role emphasizes mentoring, process adherence, KPI tracking, and safe, compliant lab operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 1–3 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with dimensional inspection and CMM preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office and data reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction, and support to CMM Operators and Programmers.
• Train and develop Shape associates and internal customers on dimensional inspection and layout results.
• Assist with calibration and certification of inspection equipment for accuracy and compliance.
• Communicate inspection data and results to ensure understanding and interpretation by staff.
• Mentor metrology staff in measurement practices, equipment use, and procedures.
• Promote adherence to metrology procedures, quality standards, and laboratory practices.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve measurement accuracy and efficiency.
• Coordinate external lab services as needed.
• Foster a safe work environment by following Shape Health and Safety standards.
• Lead daily Top5 meetings and guide team on daily expectations.
• Promote Shape core values and systems.
• Identify and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Staff Management: conduct performance evaluations and develop subordinates.
• Set department direction and ensure accountability to standards and objectives.
• Create and maintain system metrics and KPI reporting for calibration, measurement plan, and maintenance.
• Audit current quality systems for compliance and opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate communications between shifts and train backups for key tasks.

Skills

Leadership

Quality management

Staff development

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

60 college hours preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty effectively. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Position Skills and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED); 60 hours or college coursework preferred.
• 3-5 years prior quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 1-3 years prior supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Applications (e.g. word, excel, outlook, etc).