Metrology Lab Manager
$163,950 - $273,250 USD yearly
Originally posted 4 November 2026 by the employer.
About the role
The Metrology Lab Manager leads, directs, and maintains the workflow of mechanical and electrical calibration labs alongside manufacturing product line operations. The role oversees procedures, departmental budgets, quality management systems, and technical performance metrics.
What you'll do
- Direct workflow across mechanical and electrical calibration labs and manufacturing product lines.
- Manage laboratory procedures, work instructions, forms, and business controls for daily operations.
- Partner with management to maintain and enhance the Quality Management System.
- Track and report weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual operational metrics, including Return to Factory Turn Around Time, Out Of Tolerance reporting, and customer satisfaction.
- Drive Continuous Process Improvement initiatives utilizing LEAN methodology, 5S, and Six Sigma techniques.
- Interface with engineering, product development, and quality teams to support calibration and certification projects while managing the departmental budget.
What you'll need
- BA or BS degree in a technical discipline or equivalent with at least 6 years of experience in metrology or quality assurance.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a technical lead or supervisory role.
- Technical background in Electronics, with familiarity in Network Analyzers and/or Test and Measurement Accessories.
- Knowledge of regulatory standards such as ASTM, NADCAP, ISO 9001, ISO 17025, and AS9100.
- Understanding of dimensional metrology, electrical/electronic theory, electro-mechanical systems, and test methods.
Nice to have
- Master’s degree or higher in a relevant scientific field.
- Experience with laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and electronic documentation.
- Certification in quality management or laboratory management (e.g., ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence).
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
- Prior calibration lab management experience overseeing 10-20 people.
- Experience with the manufacture of electrical test equipment and accessories.
- Experience working with National Metrology Institutes such as NIST, PTB, METAS, or NMIJ.
Skills: metrology, calibration, ISO 17025, network analyzers, Lean Six Sigma
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This role has been open 0 days — well below the 55-day median for Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering roles.
Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering · Manufacturing Equipment
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Open roles in category
2431
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Median days open
55 d
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Category median salary (all employers)
$100k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, skills in demand, and who else is hiring
| Metric | Keysight Technologies | All employers we track in this specialty (2431 roles · 79 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 49 | 2431 |
| Open roles in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family | 127 | 10099 · 116 employers |
| Median days open | 39 d | 55 d (−16 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $100k |
Skills observed across this category: metrology, calibration, ISO 17025, network analyzers, Lean Six Sigma
Who's hiring in this category
- Micron Technology · 322 open roles · median 71 d
- Applied Materials · 255 open roles · median 42 d
- Entegris · 212 open roles · median 53 d
- Lam Research · 108 open roles · median 75 d
- Infineon Technologies · 97 open roles · median 43 d
- ASML · 69 open roles · median 56 d
How we counted: 2431 open Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering (Manufacturing Equipment) roles from 79 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 4 Nov 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family row. Figures refresh nightly.