Senior Metrologist / Lab Manager

Ms Companies, LLC; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ms Companies, LLC in Nashville is seeking a Senior Metrologist / Lab Manager to lead site metrology and laboratory operations as the company scales. The role oversees CMM systems, PC-DMIS programming, gauge calibration, and coordination with third-party service providers.

You will supervise two hourly teams, drive calibration traceability, and coordinate internal and external testing while partnering with QMS and Engineering to enable continuous improvement and future international metrology

Qualifications

• Experience with CMM programming using PC-DMIS.
• 2+ years leadership as Team Lead, Supervisor or similar.
• Dimensional inspection and GD&T experience.
• Managing gauge calibration & measurement systems.
• Creating, maintaining, modifying CMM programs.
• Maintaining, repairing, or coordinating CMMs and metrology equipment.
• Gauge control, traceability and calibration requirements.
• Supervise two hourly teams.
• Strong technical problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Interpret engineering drawings & dimensional requirements.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Coordinate internal & third-party testing, calibration & services.

Responsibilities

• Own site metrology operations, including CMM programming in PC-DMIS and GD&T.
• Manage the gauge calibration system with traceability, maintenance, and third-party services.
• Supervise two hourly teams, including scheduling and coaching.
• Coordinate FMVSS and other regulatory testing as needed.
• Maintain CMMs, gauges and lab equipment; coordinate external support.
• Apply CAD/CAM and SolidWorks to gauge design requirements.
• Partner with QMS Engineer on audits and documentation.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering and Production to resolve issues.
• Support growing metrology capabilities and international activities.

Skills

CMM programming PC-DMIS

Leadership experience

GD&T

Gauge calibration management

CMM programming

Metrology equipment maintenance

Gauge control & traceability

Two hourly teams supervision

Drawing interpretation

Analytical problem solving

Communication skills

Internal/third-party testing coord.

CAD/CAM familiarity

Gage R&R / MSA knowledge

3D scanning awareness

Tools

PC-DMIS

Gage Trak

SolidWorks

CAD/CAM

Minitab

3D scanning tech

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Metrologist / Lab Manager to join a growing Nashville manufacturing operation experiencing significant expansion and preparing to approximately double the size of its operations. This newly created position will provide technical leadership for site metrology and laboratory activities while supervising two hourly teams.

This is a hands-on technical leadership role with primary responsibility for the site's CMM systems, PC-DMIS programming, gauge calibration, metrology equipment, new gauge builds, equipment maintenance, and regulatory testing coordination. The successful candidate will own the site's metrology system and coordinate qualified third-party providers for calibration, repair, and specialized services.

The position works closely with the site's QMS Engineer for audit preparation and quality-system activities. Corporate Headquarters is located within the facility, providing additional technical and organizational support. The position offers potential long-term growth into international metrology responsibilities as the operation continues to expand.

Required Skills

• Hands-on CMM programming using PC-DMIS — required
• 2+ years of leadership experience as a Team Lead, Supervisor, or similar technical leadership role
• Experience with dimensional inspection and GD&T
• Experience managing gauge calibration and measurement systems
• Experience creating, maintaining, and modifying CMM programs
• Experience maintaining, repairing, or coordinating service for CMMs and other metrology equipment
• Knowledge of gauge control, measurement traceability, and calibration requirements
• Ability to supervise and coordinate two hourly teams
• Strong technical problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and dimensional requirements
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to coordinate internal and third-party testing, calibration, and equipment services

Preferred Skills

• Automotive manufacturing experience
• Automotive glass manufacturing or laboratory experience
• Experience coordinating FMVSS or other regulatory testing
• Experience with Gage Trak or comparable calibration-management software
• Experience with 3D scanning and advanced metrology systems
• CAD/CAM experience
• ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949 experience
• Internal Auditor certification or training
• Experience with MSA, Gage R&R, capability studies, Minitab, and statistical analysis
• Experience with gauge design, validation, and new gauge builds

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Own site metrology operations, including CMM programming in PC-DMIS, dimensional inspection, GD&T, gauge validation, and new gauge builds.
• Manage the gauge calibration system, including traceability, maintenance, repairs, records, and third-party calibration services.
• Supervise two hourly teams, including scheduling, training, coaching, and daily work assignments.
• Coordinate FMVSS and other regulatory testing, ensuring appropriate personnel, equipment, and schedules are in place.
• Maintain CMMs, gauges, and laboratory equipment; coordinate outside technical support when needed.
• Apply CAD/CAM and SolidWorks to support gauge design and manufacturing requirements.
• Partner with the QMS Engineer on audits, quality-system requirements, and documentation.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Production to resolve measurement issues and improve processes.
• Support the site's expanding metrology capabilities and future international metrology activities.

Performance Outcomes

• Measurement reliability: Accurate, repeatable measurement results that meet engineering and customer requirements.
• Calibration performance: No overdue critical calibrations and complete, traceable calibration records.
• Equipment uptime: CMMs and critical metrology equipment are available when required, with issues addressed promptly.
• Testing execution: Regulatory testing is completed accurately and according to established schedules.
• Gauge readiness: New and existing gauges are validated and available to support production and quality requirements.
• Team effectiveness: Teams consistently meet safety, quality, productivity, and procedural expectations.
• Audit readiness: Metrology and laboratory systems remain organized and inspection-ready.
• Continuous improvement: Measurable improvements in measurement capability, equipment reliability, testing efficiency, or process variation.
• Scalability: Metrology systems and processes evolve to support the site's continued growth and international requirements.

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