Senior Metrologist​/Lab Manager

We are seeking a Senior Metrologist / Lab Manager to join a growing Nashville manufacturing operation experiencing significant expansion and preparing to approximately double the size of its operations
. This newly created position will provide technical leadership for site metrology and laboratory activities while supervising two hourly teams.

This is a hands-on technical leadership role with primary responsibility for the site's CMM systems,
PC-DMIS programming, gauge calibration, metrology equipment, new gauge builds, equipment maintenance, and regulatory testing coordination
. The successful candidate will own the site's metrology system and coordinate qualified third-party providers for calibration, repair, and specialized services.

The position works closely with the site's QMS Engineer for audit preparation and quality-system activities. Corporate Headquarters is located within the facility, providing additional technical and organizational support. The position offers potential long-term growth into international metrology responsibilities as the operation continues to expand.

• Hands-on CMM programming using PC-DMIS — required
• 2+ years of leadership experience as a Team Lead, Supervisor, or similar technical leadership role
• Experience with dimensional inspection and GD&T
• Experience managing gauge calibration and measurement systems
• Experience creating, maintaining, and modifying CMM programs
• Experience maintaining, repairing, or coordinating service for CMMs and other metrology equipment
• Knowledge of gauge control, measurement traceability, and calibration requirements
• Ability to supervise and coordinate two hourly teams
• Strong technical problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and dimensional requirements
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to coordinate internal and third-party testing, calibration, and equipment services

• Automotive manufacturing experience
• Automotive glass manufacturing or laboratory experience
• Experience coordinating FMVSS or other regulatory testing
• Experience with Gage Trak or comparable calibration-management software
• Experience with 3D scanning and advanced metrology systems
• CAD/CAM experience
• ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949 experience
• Internal Auditor certification or training
• Experience with MSA, Gage R&R, capability studies, Minitab, and statistical analysis
• Experience with gauge design, validation, and new gauge builds

• Own site metrology operations
  , including CMM programming in PC-DMIS
  , dimensional inspection, GD&T, gauge validation, and new gauge builds.
• Manage the gauge calibration system
  , including traceability, maintenance, repairs, records, and third-party calibration services.
• Supervise two hourly teams
  , including scheduling, training, coaching, and daily work assignments.
• Coordinate FMVSS and other regulatory testing
  , ensuring appropriate personnel, equipment, and schedules are in place.
• Maintain CMMs, gauges, and laboratory equipment; coordinate outside technical support when needed.
• Apply CAD/CAM and Solid Works to support gauge design and manufacturing requirements.
• Partner with the QMS Engineer on audits, quality-system requirements, and documentation.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Production to resolve measurement issues and improve processes.
• Support the site's expanding metrology capabilities and future international metrology activities
  .

• Measurement reliability: Accurate, repeatable measurement results that meet engineering and customer requirements.
• Calibration performance: No overdue critical calibrations and complete, traceable calibration records.
• Equipment uptime: CMMs and critical metrology equipment are available when…