Manager, Metrology

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At Aldevron, one of  Danaher’s  15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

At Aldevron, we deliver world-class CDMO services that accelerate the development of groundbreaking therapies. Our mission is to be the engine of innovation for genomic medicine pioneers .  As a member of our team, you’ll help bring life-changing innovations to life—impacting millions around the world. We bring together deep scientific expertise, an unwavering commitment to quality, and a collaborative spirit to drive progress.

Whether you're launching your career or bringing years of experience, we value the unique perspective you bring. Join us and become part of a mission-driven team advancing science and unlocking human potential—one discovery at a time.

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The  Manager, Metrology  is responsible for performing preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment and systems (e.g., mechanical, electrical), evaluating and recommending equipment improvements to improve availability, capability and yield. Performs equipment failure analyses (including preventive and unscheduled maintenance), troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment problems, prepares technical reports to document equipment modifications and equipment maintenance procedures

This position reports to the Sr. Manager, Facilities and is part of the Operations Team located in Fargo, ND and will be an on-site role.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
Develop calibration methods and techniques based on principles of measurement science, technical analysis of measurement problems, and accuracy and precision requirements
Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), equipment records and qualification records
Work with support departments to obtain user requirements for equipment/utility, assist in the vendor review, instrument demonstrations/evaluations and final vendor selection process
Lead team of metrology technicians, inclusive of hiring, development of associates, and performance management as needed.
Responsible for hands-on calibration, supervisory functions, maintenance, troubleshooting, conducting investigations and repair on a variety of equipment/utilities in such a manner to have minimal interruptions within the manufacturing schedule
Manage the identification, purchase, scheduling and administration of appropriate service contracts and calibration vendors
Investigate Out of Tolerance results
The essential requirements of the job include:
Associates or Bachelors degree preferred
5+ years experience in metrology,
Prior experience leading teams preferred
Experience in a GMP or regulated industry, preferred
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

Experience with CAPAs, Change Controls, and writing SOPS

Aldevron, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at  Danaher Benefits Info .
This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note:

No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the…