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Calibration Lab Manager | Arlington, TX | Full-Time We are seeking an experienced Calibration Lab Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of our Arlington, Texas calibration laboratory. This position is responsible for managing the Calibration Technician team as well as Shipping & Receiving operations while ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, accurately, and in accordance with company quality procedures.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in calibration combined with proven management experience. We are looking for someone who understands how a calibration shop operates, can effectively lead and hold employees accountable, and is comfortable addressing personnel, workflow, customer, and operational matters at a managerial level.
Candidates with military, MRO, aviation/aerospace, maintenance, repair, or technical shop management experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
Key ResponsibilitiesManage the daily operations of the Arlington, TX calibration laboratory.
Directly supervise Calibration Technicians and site personnel.
Plan and coordinate workload, priorities, scheduling, and staffing to maintain productivity and turnaround expectations.
Provide technical oversight and guidance to calibration personnel.
Ensure technicians are properly trained and following established calibration methods, procedures, and quality requirements.
Monitor employee performance, productivity, attendance, conduct, and adherence to company policies.
Address employee concerns, performance issues, conflicts, and other personnel matters appropriately at the managerial level.
Provide coaching, feedback, training, and corrective direction when necessary.
Maintain accountability among employees and ensure expectations are clearly communicated and consistently followed.
Oversee Shipping & Receiving workflow to ensure customer equipment is properly received, identified, tracked, handled, and prepared for return.
Coordinate between technicians, Shipping & Receiving, Quality, Customer Service, and other departments to resolve workflow or customer-related issues.
Ensure laboratory operations comply with company quality procedures and applicable calibration requirements.
Assist with identifying training needs and developing technicians' technical capabilities.
Monitor laboratory equipment, standards, tooling, supplies, and general shop needs.
Troubleshoot operational problems and escalate significant quality, customer, or personnel concerns to appropriate leadership.
Maintain an organized, professional, safe, and efficient shop environment.
Support continuous improvement of laboratory processes, productivity, quality, and turnaround time.
Perform other management and operational duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications7+ years of hands-on experience working as a Calibration Technician, performing calibration of electronic, electrical, dimensional, mechanical, or other measurement and test equipment.5+ years of supervisory or management experience leading technicians or employees within a technical environment.
Demonstrated experience managing the daily operations of a technical shop, laboratory, MRO operation, manufacturing facility, maintenance/repair operation, or similar environment.
Strong understanding of technical workflows, equipment, procedures, documentation, and quality requirements.
Proven ability to manage employees, establish expectations, delegate responsibilities, address performance concerns, and hold employees accountable.
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple operational priorities and make sound decisions independently.
Strongly PreferredSignificant hands-on calibration and metrology experience, particularly electronic and/or dimensional calibration.
Previous management experience within a calibration laboratory.
Experience working in an
Military calibration, PMEL/TMDE, electronics, maintenance, or technical leadership experience.
MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) experience.
Aviation or aerospace industry experience.
Manufacturing facility or technical shop management experience.
Experience overseeing Shipping & Receiving, equipment tracking, inventory, or logistics functions.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in calibration combined with proven management experience. We are looking for someone who understands how a calibration shop operates, can effectively lead and hold employees accountable, and is comfortable addressing personnel, workflow, customer, and operational matters at a managerial level.
Candidates with military, MRO, aviation/aerospace, maintenance, repair, or technical shop management experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
Key ResponsibilitiesManage the daily operations of the Arlington, TX calibration laboratory.
Directly supervise Calibration Technicians and site personnel.
Plan and coordinate workload, priorities, scheduling, and staffing to maintain productivity and turnaround expectations.
Provide technical oversight and guidance to calibration personnel.
Ensure technicians are properly trained and following established calibration methods, procedures, and quality requirements.
Monitor employee performance, productivity, attendance, conduct, and adherence to company policies.
Address employee concerns, performance issues, conflicts, and other personnel matters appropriately at the managerial level.
Provide coaching, feedback, training, and corrective direction when necessary.
Maintain accountability among employees and ensure expectations are clearly communicated and consistently followed.
Oversee Shipping & Receiving workflow to ensure customer equipment is properly received, identified, tracked, handled, and prepared for return.
Coordinate between technicians, Shipping & Receiving, Quality, Customer Service, and other departments to resolve workflow or customer-related issues.
Ensure laboratory operations comply with company quality procedures and applicable calibration requirements.
Assist with identifying training needs and developing technicians' technical capabilities.
Monitor laboratory equipment, standards, tooling, supplies, and general shop needs.
Troubleshoot operational problems and escalate significant quality, customer, or personnel concerns to appropriate leadership.
Maintain an organized, professional, safe, and efficient shop environment.
Support continuous improvement of laboratory processes, productivity, quality, and turnaround time.
Perform other management and operational duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications7+ years of hands-on experience working as a Calibration Technician, performing calibration of electronic, electrical, dimensional, mechanical, or other measurement and test equipment.5+ years of supervisory or management experience leading technicians or employees within a technical environment.
Demonstrated experience managing the daily operations of a technical shop, laboratory, MRO operation, manufacturing facility, maintenance/repair operation, or similar environment.
Strong understanding of technical workflows, equipment, procedures, documentation, and quality requirements.
Proven ability to manage employees, establish expectations, delegate responsibilities, address performance concerns, and hold employees accountable.
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple operational priorities and make sound decisions independently.
Strongly PreferredSignificant hands-on calibration and metrology experience, particularly electronic and/or dimensional calibration.
Previous management experience within a calibration laboratory.
Experience working in an
ISO/IEC 17025
accredited environment.Military calibration, PMEL/TMDE, electronics, maintenance, or technical leadership experience.
MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) experience.
Aviation or aerospace industry experience.
Manufacturing facility or technical shop management experience.
Experience overseeing Shipping & Receiving, equipment tracking, inventory, or logistics functions.
Compensation & Location:
Pay:
$70,000 - $90,000 yearly base salary (DOE)Benefits:
Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k)Arlington, TX 76011 - On-SiteBenefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance