Metrology Supervisor & Calibration SME - Lead & Optimize

Alcon MX; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Flexible time off

Job summary

Alcon is seeking a Metrology Supervisor / Technical SME in Calibrations to lead site metrology and calibration operations, serving as the technical authority for measurement science, traceability, and uncertainty analysis.

Based onsite in Fort Worth, TX, you will supervise technicians, develop calibration programs, and drive continuous improvement across multiple functions including engineering, quality, and manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of directly related experience; equivalent pathways listed.
• Experience in metrology, calibration, measurement science, instrumentation, quality systems, or technical laboratory operations.
• Demonstrated expertise in calibration systems, measurement traceability, uncertainty analysis, reference standards, calibration intervals, and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily metrology and calibration operations and coordinate technicians.
• Supervise metrology personnel and foster continuous improvement.
• Develop and evaluate calibration programs and measurement systems.
• Identify sources of measurement error to ensure reliability.
• Lead investigations into calibration deviations and out-of-tolerance events.
• Maintain calibration records, certificates, and supporting documentation.
• Provide technical leadership across manufacturing, quality, and automation teams.
• Support audits and regulatory inspections related to metrology.
• Establish technician qualification requirements and training plans.
• Oversee governance of calibration management systems (ProCal).

Skills

Metrology

Calibration

Leadership

Quality systems

Traceability

Uncertainty analysis

Regulatory compliance

Problem solving

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Physics

Tools

ProCal

Job description

Alcon is seeking a Metrology Supervisor / Technical SME in Calibrations to lead site metrology and calibration operations, serving as the technical authority for measurement science, traceability, and uncertainty analysis.

Based onsite in Fort Worth, TX, you will supervise technicians, develop calibration programs, and drive continuous improvement across multiple functions including engineering, quality, and manufacturing.