Job Description
Job Summary:
- The Calibration Lab Manager oversees all operations within the calibration laboratory, ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and compliance of test equipment used across diverse industries.
- This role is responsible for managing a team of technicians, coordinating equipment calibration schedules, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring all processes comply with industry regulations.
- The Calibration Lab Manager also plays a key role in optimizing lab efficiency and supporting continuous improvement efforts.
Key Responsibilities:
• Leadership and Team Management:
- Supervise, train, and mentor a team of calibration technicians, providing guidance in technical and professional development.
- Coordinate technician workload to meet project deadlines and quality standards.
- Coordinates with Sales department and occasionally with customers to resolve issues relating to equipment repair, calibration, and availability. o Foster a culture of safety, accuracy, and quality within the lab.
- Holds one on one meetings with staff.
- Attends weekly managers' meetings.
Calibration Process Oversight :
- Develop, implement, and maintain calibration procedures for a wide range of test equipment, including but not limited to electronic, mechanical, and environmental testing tools.
- Ensure all calibration activities comply with industry standards (ISO/IEC 17025, NIST traceability, etc.) and customer requirements.
- Ensuring all Lab stantdards are calibrated prior to expiration.
- Review and approve calibration results, reports, and documentation for accuracy and compliance.
Lab Operations Management:
- Maintain calibration schedules and oversee the workflow to maximize productivity while meeting accuracy and reliability standards.
- Oversee maintenance, repair, and calibration of lab equipment, coordinating with vendors and suppliers as needed.
- Implement and enforce quality control measures to enhance the reliability and repeatability of results.
Compliance and Documentation:
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and accreditation requirements.
- Maintain detailed and accurate records of all calibration activities, ensuring traceability and easy access for audits.
- Support internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and addressing any non-conformances.
Continuous Improvement and Innovation:
- Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements to increase lab efficiency and reduce turnaround times.
- Responsible for expanding ATEC's capabilities and scope of Accreditation.
- Stay updated on the latest calibration techniques, technologies, and industry trends.
- Evaluate and recommend new equipment, software, and tools to enhance lab capabilities.
Qualifications :
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Metrology, Physics, or a related field (or equivalent work experience). • 5+ years of experience in calibration, metrology, or test equipment management, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
- Proficiency with a wide variety of calibration equipment and tools used in electronic, mechanical, and environmental testing.
- In-depth knowledge of quality standards such as ISO/IEC 17025 and familiarity with industry regulations.
- Analytical skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving. • Certification in metrology or calibration (e.g., ASQ CCT) is a plus.
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