Metrology Manager

Socket.dev; Warren (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CIRCOR International is seeking a Metrology Leader to design and drive a comprehensive metrology program across manufacturing and quality functions in the Boston area. You will lead CMM programming, measurement system evaluations, and calibration strategies, partnering with engineering, quality, and operations to ensure compliant, traceable inspection practices.

The role requires deep expertise in GD&T, MSA/GR&R, and calibration governance, with experience building internal calibration

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial) or related technical discipline.
• 5-10 years of related experience, with strong knowledge of calibration systems, gage control, and measurement systems.
• Experience building a metrology program.
• Previous supervisory or people management experience required.
• ASQ (or equivalent) certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive metrology program that establishes standardized measurement and inspection practices across the organization.
• Establish measurement strategies and best practices for dimensional inspection, gaging, CMM inspection, etc.
• Evaluate existing measurement practices and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Serve as the organization's technical authority for metrology, dimensional inspection, measurement systems, and calibration.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive calibration and gage control program.
• Establish requirements for equipment identification, calibration status, traceability, handling, and control.
• Develop risk-based methodologies for establishing and reviewing calibration intervals.
• Ensure calibration activities maintain appropriate traceability.
• Develop and monitor calibration program KPIs.
• Ensure calibration and gage records are complete, accurate, traceable, and maintained.
• Coordinate external calibration activities, on-site and off-site, monitoring supplier performance.
• Identify opportunities to transition appropriate calibration activities from external providers to internal capabilities.
• Develop internal calibration capabilities based on feasibility, risk, equipment population, cost, and organizational needs.
• Develop internal calibration procedures, work instructions, standards, methods, and acceptance criteria.
• Establish requirements for conducting Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (Gage R&R) studies and other appropriate measurement system evaluations.
• Provide leadership and technical oversight for CMM programming and dimensional inspection activities.
• Develop a structured metrology and measurement training program for employees involved in manufacturing, inspection, engineering, and quality activities.
• Establish competency requirements and qualification criteria for Metrologists, CMM Programmers, Inspectors, and other personnel performing measurement activities.
• Manage workload, priorities, resources, and project assignments across the metrology function.

Skills

CMM programming

Gage R&R

GD&T

Measurement systems

Calibration systems

Traceability

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

IFS ERP

Job description

The role will partner closely with Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, and external calibration/service providers to ensure measurement systems are capable, compliant, and appropriate for product requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement a comprehensive metrology program that establishes standardized measurement and inspection practices across the organization.
• Establish measurement strategies and best practices for dimensional inspection, gaging, CMM inspection, etc.
• Evaluate existing measurement practices and identify opportunities for improvement
• Serve as the organization's technical authority for metrology, dimensional inspection, measurement systems, and calibration
• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive calibration and gage control program
• Establish requirements for equipment identification, calibration status, traceability, handling, and control.
• Develop risk-based methodologies for establishing and reviewing calibration intervals
• Ensure calibration activities maintain appropriate traceability
• Develop and monitor calibration program KPIs
• Ensure calibration and gage records are complete, accurate, traceable, and maintained
• Coordinate external calibration activities, on-site and off-site, monitoring supplier performance
• Identify opportunities to transition appropriate calibration activities from external providers to internal capabilities.
• Develop internal calibration capabilities based on feasibility, risk, equipment population, cost, and organizational needs.
• Develop internal calibration procedures, work instructions, standards, methods, and acceptance criteria.
• Establish requirements for conducting Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (Gage R&R) studies and other appropriate measurement system evaluations.
• Provide leadership and technical oversight for CMM programming and dimensional inspection activities.
• Develop a structured metrology and measurement training program for employees involved in manufacturing, inspection, engineering, and quality activities.
• Establish competency requirements and qualification criteria for Metrologists, CMM Programmers, Inspectors, and other personnel performing measurement activities.
• Manage workload, priorities, resources, and project assignments across the metrology function.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of calibration systems, gage control, measurement traceability, and dimensional inspection.
• Demonstrated experience with CMM programming and/or CMM inspection methodologies.
• Working knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawing interpretation.
• Experience with MSA, including GR&R and correlation studies
• Understanding of measurement uncertainty, measurement capability, and traceability principles.
• ERP/MRP knowledge is required. IFS would be a plus.
• Must be detail oriented, organized, skilled at problem solving, be assertive, diligent, and have ability to multitask.
• Must have excellent communication skills and display the ability for collaboration, and sound decision making.
• Must be a team player, set agendas and stick to task and plan.
• Knowledge of applicable quality and calibration standards such as ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO/IEC 17025, ANSI/NCSL Z540.3

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial) or a related technical discipline
• 5-10 years of related experience, with strong knowledge of calibration systems, gage control, and measurement systems
• Experience building a metrology program
• Previous supervisory or people management experience required
• ASQ (or equivalent) certification strongly preferred

COMPANY BACKGROUND

CIRCOR International is one of the world’s leading providers of mission critical flow control products and services for the Industrial
and Aerospace & Defense markets. The Company has a product portfolio of market-leading brands serving its customers’ most demanding
applications. CIRCOR markets its solutions directly and through various sales partners to more than 14,000 customers in approximately
100 countries. The Company has a global presence with approximately 3,100 employees with headquarters in Burlington, Massachusetts.
For more information visit our website at https://www.circor.com/.
In late 2023, CIRCOR was acquired by the private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. (together with its affiliates, “KKR”).
The news release is available here along with additional information about KKR and its unique approach to employee ownership
can be found at the end of this document.

Equal Opportunity Statement

CIRCOR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Individuals with disabilities, veterans, women, and minorities are encouraged to apply.