Sr. Metrology Technician

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Our supply chain is the backbone of our business. It's how we get our trusted products to people all over the world, safely and efficiently. And it's our talented and passionate teams that make this happen. If you're looking for a career in supply chain, there's no better place to be than Reckitt. We offer a variety of exciting opportunities in all areas of the supply chain, from planning and procurement to manufacturing and logistics.

You could join our Global Supply Planning team to develop and implement our global supply strategy, or work with our Procurement Centre of Excellence team to negotiate and manage our supplier relationships. Our Manufacturing Excellence team help us improve the efficiency, quality and safety of our manufacturing operations, and our Logistics Excellence team develop new and innovative ways to distribute our products to customers.

The Senior Metrology Technician is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and compliance of measurement systems and calibrated equipment within an Oral Solid Dose (OSD) pharmaceutical environment. This role focuses on calibration program management, equipment performance verification, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of metrology practices. The Technician collaborates with production, quality, and maintenance teams to minimize downtime, maintain compliance, and support safe and efficient operations.

• Perform and document calibration of instruments, temperature, pressure, humidity sensors, weigh scales, load cells, airflow devices, pH, conductivity, TOC, and measurement systems in accordance with GMP and industry standards.
• Analyze calibration data to identify trends, deviations, and potential equipment reliability issues.
• Lead or support root cause investigations related to measurement inaccuracies or calibration failures.
• Maintain calibration standards for compliance and job readiness.
• Write calibration specifications and maintain database.
• Recommend technical solutions to improve measurement reliability and extend equipment lifecycle.

Maintenance & Equipment Support

• Support preventive and corrective maintenance activities for measurement and monitoring equipment.
• Develop calibration job plans including required tools, standards, and safety requirements.
• Coordinate with maintenance staff and contractors to ensure timely completion of calibration and verification tasks.
• Track and report calibration KPIs such as compliance rates, overdue calibrations, and equipment performance.

Documentation & Compliance

• Ensure all calibration activities comply with GMP, OSHA, and company safety standards.
• Partner with Quality Assurance to support audits, deviations, CAPAs, and change controls related to metrology.
• Responsible for department deviations, out of tolerance reports, and all associated documentation
• Maintain accurate calibration records in CMMS (e.g., SAP PM) and ensure traceability to national/international standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve calibration efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Train other staff and collaborate with engineers on measurement challenges and new applications.
• Drive initiatives aligned with site goals such as OEE improvement and proactive calibration models.
• Support capital projects and equipment upgrades with metrology expertise.

This role is not currently sponsoring visas or considering international movement at this time.

Associate’s degree in Metrology, Mechanical/Electrical Technology, or related technical field, or equivalent experience; bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field preferred

6–10+ years of experience in calibration and metrology within manufacturing environments,…