Metrology and Quality Systems Laboratory Manager

A day in the lab

Lead a high-accuracy quality laboratory where measurement, compliance, and data-driven decisions guide product excellence. You’ll coordinate people, equipment, and methods to ensure every test and inspection stands up to regulatory and customer expectations.

What you will do

• Regulatory & Testing Oversight: Direct product and process testing to meet applicable standards and customer specifications.
• Laboratory Assignments: Plan, assign, and prioritize daily lab work while balancing resources to hit commitments.
• Calibration & Equipment Maintenance: Own calibration programs and preventive maintenance for gauges, instruments, and lab assets.
• Dimensional Inspection & GD&T: Lead precision measurements and apply GD&T practices to verify conformance.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Turn test and inspection results into clear conclusions and actionable reports.
• Quality Systems & Audits: Maintain and improve the quality management system and support internal/external audits.
• Continuous Improvement: Champion ongoing process improvements grounded in facts and data.
• Process Test Methods & Documentation: Assist in developing process test methods and revising controlled documents.

Required Qualifications

• Education
• Experience & Credentials
• Soft Skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Six Sigma Black Belt or other quality-related certification (e.g., ASQ CQE, CQM) for driving data-based improvements.
• Prior experience in Tier 1 automotive lab management or a similar quality leadership role.
• Advanced knowledge of 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks) to assist with part design evaluations and gauge design and/or validation.
• Auditor Credentials for ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 (internal auditor training/certifications).